{"id":3516,"date":"2021-07-28T11:19:15","date_gmt":"2021-07-28T09:19:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abruzzoinformation.com\/the-10-most-beautiful-villages-in-abruzzo\/"},"modified":"2021-07-28T11:20:00","modified_gmt":"2021-07-28T09:20:00","slug":"the-10-most-beautiful-villages-in-abruzzo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abruzzoinformation.com\/en\/the-10-most-beautiful-villages-in-abruzzo\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 most beautiful villages in Abruzzo"},"content":{"rendered":"

Visit i Abruzzo villages<\/strong> it means taking a leap into the past, breathing the air of a distant time, rediscovering the traditions<\/strong> that build part of the history of these places. Let’s find out what they are i 10<\/strong> most beautiful villages of Abruzzo<\/strong> : places that have seen the charm of their identity confirmed by joining the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

Santo Stefano di Sessanio<\/h2>\n

Santo Stefano di Sessanio<\/strong> it is a pearl<\/strong> within the Gran Sasso National Park<\/strong>. It is located in the province of L’Aquila, near Campo Imperatore, in a privileged position in the mountains. The white color of the limestone<\/strong> with which it was built stands out on the horizon creating the vision of a suggestive and peculiar environment.<\/p>\n

\"Santo<\/a><\/p>\n

Since 2002 the village has linked its name to the widespread hotel of Daniele Kihlgren, Sextantio<\/strong> , which made it possible to give a new life to this locality. Santo Stefano di Sessanio<\/strong> , in fact, it currently offers a high quality accommodation proposal<\/strong> and for a selected and international tourism<\/strong> that is welcomed in this peculiar structure whose interiors are furnished only with period furniture<\/strong> and where the linen used was created following the ancient traditional weaving rules<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

Its tourist itinerary includes a visit to the Medici tower<\/strong> and to local churches, including that of Saint Stephen<\/strong> and the Church of the Madonna del Lago<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

The life of the village it is very much alive<\/strong> from the cultural point of view and the initiatives implemented for encourage tourism<\/strong> . Among the most famous and well-known events is the Lentil Festival<\/strong> , typical product of the village e Slow Food presidium<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

Castel del Monte<\/h2>\n

Located at an altitude of 1346 meters above sea level, Castel del Monte<\/strong> it is located in the province of L’Aquila and is part of the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

\"Castel<\/a><\/p>\n

Its architectural scenery is dominated by the classic structures of the tower-houses<\/strong> and from the vision of the great Bell tower<\/strong> that announces itself on the horizon in its panorama. Frescoed decorations or<\/strong> mosaicate<\/strong> , on the other hand, stand out on the walls of houses<\/strong> telling stories that bring back to the past and local traditions.<\/p>\n

Walk in the historic center of Castel del Monte<\/strong> it means discovering magical corners and suggestive views.<\/strong> Its churches are particularly interesting: the Church of Santa Maria del Suffragio<\/strong> (15th century) lets admire it Baroque style<\/strong> of its interior, while in that of San<\/strong> M.<\/strong> Evangelist arch<\/strong> is guarded a pipe organ in pure gold<\/strong> . Finally, there is a large one near it Italic necropolis<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

Pescocostanzo<\/h2>\n

Pescocostanzo<\/strong> it is located in the province of L’Aquila. Located at a height of almost 1400 meters, from the point of view of architecture it results very well cared for and structurally balanced<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

Its tourist itinerary is very rich and of great quality<\/strong> , starting with Basilica of Santa<\/strong> Maria del Colle<\/strong> with its 5 naves and splendid wooden ceilings. Very impressive is the Hermitage of San Michele Arcangelo<\/strong> : dug into the rock, it includes a residential area and one dedicated to worship.<\/p>\n

\"Pescocostanzo\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Pescocostanzo<\/strong> it is also famous for a varied handicraft production: from the<\/strong> iron processing<\/strong> to goldsmiths al<\/strong> bobbin lace<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

From a naturalistic point of view, a place of great interest is the Wood of Sant’Antonio<\/strong> : is a nature reserve with beech trees<\/strong> , oaks<\/strong> , taxi<\/strong> , that hosts foxes, wolves, the Marsican brown bear<\/strong> . Inside there is the Hermitage of Sant’Antonio<\/strong> and its beautiful territory offers the perfect location for those who want devote yourself to hiking<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

Pacentro<\/h2>\n

Pacentro<\/strong> , in the province of L’Aquila, is located at 700 meters above sea level. It is a medieval village of rare beauty and of great aesthetic balance<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

The evocative vision of the square towers<\/strong> of the ancient Castle of Cantelmo-Candora<\/strong> , built on a privileged and strategic position. At the center of the village is located Piazza del Popolo<\/strong> with a seventeenth-century fountain and the Church of Santa Maria della Misericordia<\/strong> with its three naves and whose architecture on the outside communicates a peculiar grandeur.<\/p>\n

\"Pacentro\"<\/a><\/p>\n

A visit cannot be missing from the tourist itinerary to the house-museum of Marlurita<\/strong> : a two-room farm house preserved in the original. The house belonged to a woman, Marlurita<\/strong> , who lived there until his death in 1978.<\/p>\n

Another peculiar place and testimony of the past is i Canaje<\/strong> , that is the public wash house used by housewives who came here to do their laundry.<\/p>\n

Pettorano sul Gizio<\/h2>\n

Pettorano sul Gizio<\/strong> , in the province of L’Aquila, is a village of medieval origin, even if the earthquake of 1706 forced the reconstruction of some buildings. In its historic center, walking among the alleys, the courtyards, the houses<\/strong> , stands out the imposing vision of Cantelmo Castle<\/strong> and, in particular, his pentagonal tower<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

\"Pettorano<\/a><\/p>\n

Along the itinerary of the village there are churches, including the mother church<\/strong> dedicated to San Dioniso, the Church of Sant’Antonio<\/strong> , the Church of the Madonna della Libera<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

As for civil constructions, it should be remembered: the Castaldina<\/strong> , the building that takes its name from the local administrators, the Castaldi, with its baroque style facade and the 5 medieval doors<\/strong> access to the center still visible, including the Porta San Marco<\/strong> surmounted by a statue of St. Anthony of Padua. In its territory there is also the Guided Nature Reserve Monte Genzana and Alto Gizio<\/strong> : an area in which, among other things, they are located 12 specimens of the Marsican Bear<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

Civitella del Tronto<\/h2>\n

The historic center of Civitella del Tronto<\/strong> , in the province of Teramo, is located on a cliff from which you can admire the panorama of wilderness<\/strong> that changes color according to the seasons.<\/p>\n

Its tourist route allows you to discover evocative streets and views<\/strong> , while from Piazza Filippo Pepe you can enjoy the dizzying view of the surrounding landscape<\/strong> . It is here, moreover, that the so-called Ruetta<\/strong> , that is the narrowest street in Italy.<\/p>\n

\"Civitella<\/a><\/p>\n

The itinerary of Civitella del Tronto<\/strong> , however, cannot fail to start from his famous one Fortress<\/strong> . The structure was built by the Spaniards in the 16th century and today it is possible to visit it in all its parts<\/strong> : from the walkways to the barracks, to the remains of the Governor’s Palace.<\/p>\n

His are also very interesting buildings of worship<\/strong> , the various churches that are located on its territory, starting with Church of San Lorenzo<\/strong> with its single nave ,<\/strong> in addition to Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Anversa degli Abruzzi<\/h2>\n

Anversa degli Abruzzi<\/strong> , in the province of L’Aquila, is located near the natural scenery of the splendid Gorges of Sagittarius<\/strong> and on a spur 500 meters high<\/strong> within an enchanting landscape dominated by the view of the mountains.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Anversa<\/a><\/p>\n

His Old Town<\/strong> it is well preserved except for the Norman castle. The Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie<\/strong> (16th century) which opens to the eye with its Renaissance style portal surmounted by a rose window.<\/p>\n

Very interesting is also the Church of San Marcello<\/strong> , meets after the Lookout on the Sagittario<\/strong> Valley<\/strong> and is dedicated to the patron saint: it is the oldest church in the village and its portal is in Gothic style. Anversa degli Abruzzi<\/strong> is known for producing ceramic products<\/strong> which here began in the fifteenth century and which sees in the pignate<\/strong> in terracotta its typical product.<\/p>\n

Rocca San Giovanni<\/h2>\n

The origins of Rocca San Giovanni<\/strong> , in the province of Chieti, date back to the year 1000. The hamlet is located on a hill about 150 meters high<\/strong> and is surrounded by the colors and scents of vegetation<\/strong> surrounding and from the blue of the sea<\/strong> . Its panorama, in fact, allows you to admire the beautiful Trabocchi coast<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

\"Rocca<\/a><\/p>\n

In its historic center it is located Heroes’ Square<\/strong> with the Municipal building<\/strong> and its portico and the Church of San Matteo Apostolo<\/strong> , next to which stands out the entire length of the Bell tower<\/strong> . Walking through the streets of the village and breathing the typical air of the past, you arrive at one Terrace<\/strong> which allows you to enjoy the view of the landscape below.<\/p>\n

In the area east of Rocca San Giovanni<\/strong> there are the remains of what were the medieval walls<\/strong> and from there you can continue along the path crossing the characteristic alleys<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

In its coastal area<\/strong> They are overflow<\/strong> which date back to the eighteenth century, including that of Tip<\/strong> Seahorse<\/strong> is that of Punta Punciosa<\/strong> , transformed into restaurants offer their splendid location for taste the local specialties.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Castelli<\/h2>\n

The name of Castelli<\/strong> (Castles), a village in the province of Teramo, is linked to the processing of ceramic objects<\/strong> , a craft activity that originates here in the Middle Ages and is told in Ceramics Museum<\/strong> local.<\/p>\n

The village is also important from the point of view tourist-hiker<\/strong> , since it is the starting point for paths that lead to the Gran Sasso<\/strong> and to well-known locations, including Field<\/strong> Emperor<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

\"Castelli\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Among its places of interest, the Church of San Giovanni Battista<\/strong> located in Piazza Roma: inside, where there are 3 naves, it is possible to admire one wooden statue<\/strong> which depicts the Madonna and Child (13th century).<\/p>\n

Not to be missed is also the Church of San Donato<\/strong> with his charming ceiling<\/strong> completely tiled. The tiles, which depict different themes, create such a suggestive effect that Carlo Levi<\/strong> he defined the ceiling The Sistine Chapel of the Majolica<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

Scanno<\/h2>\n

Scanno<\/strong> , a village in the province of L’Aquila, is located at 1050 meters above sea level. The scenario of his Old Town<\/strong> it offers itself to the eye with a unique charm, so particular that it has been over the years immortalized by many famous photographers<\/strong> Italians and foreigners.<\/p>\n

Walking through its streets means discovering a world where time has stopped<\/strong> and where you can admire the colors of the flowers that adorn the iron balconies<\/strong> of the old houses built in stone<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

\"Scanno\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Among the places to visit is the Church of Santa Maria della Valle<\/strong> with its 3 naves; very interesting is also the Church of San Giovanni Battista<\/strong> , inside which there is a permanent exhibition that exhibits sacred statues.<\/p>\n

Finally, in the itinerary, a visit to the Wool Museum<\/strong> and take time to discover of the goldsmith shops<\/strong> , flagship of the local artisanal production<\/strong> .<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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