Pescocostanzo, Mountain commune in Province of L'Aquila, Italy.
Located at an elevation of 1,395 meters, Pescocostanzo features stone buildings, narrow streets, and traditional architecture within Maiella National Park.
The medieval settlement developed into a center of craftsmanship during the 16th century, when local artisans specialized in textile production and metalwork.
The Basilica della Madonna del Colle contains Renaissance frescoes and stands as a primary religious monument in the Abruzzo mountain region.
The town offers winter sports facilities, connecting directly to ski slopes, while summer activities include hiking trails through the surrounding mountain ranges.
Local craftsmen maintain centuries-old techniques in lace making, creating intricate patterns that reflect the regional artistic heritage of Abruzzo.
Location: Province of L'Aquila
Capital city: Pescocostanzo
Elevation above the sea: 1,395 m
Website: https://www.comune.pescocostanzo.aq.it/
Shares border with: Ateleta, Palena, Pettorano sul Gizio, Rivisondoli, Rocca Pia, Cansano, Roccaraso
Address: Comune, Piazza Umberto I, 1 67033
Website: https://comune.pescocostanzo.aq.it
GPS coordinates: 41.88722,14.06639
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:41
The Abruzzo region contains medieval villages, Roman sites and natural parks. The mountain fortress Rocca Calascio stands at 1460 meters elevation. The Gran Sasso and Majella national parks offer hiking trails through mountain terrain. On the coast, Ortona has beaches on the Adriatic Sea. The region produces saffron in Navelli and pasta in Fara San Martino. The parks house wolves and bears, while historic towns like Sulmona display Roman and medieval structures.
Basilica di Santa Maria del Colle
243 m
Riserva regionale Bosco di Sant'Antonio
7.1 km
Riserva naturale guidata Monte Genzana e Alto Gizio
13.1 km
Monte Porrara
9.1 km
Castello Cantelmo
12.8 km
Hermitage of Madonna dell'Altare
7.9 km
Hermitage of San Michele Arcangelo
2.6 km
Santuario della Madonna della Portella
2.8 km
Hermitage of Saint Anthony
7.2 km
Church of Saint Eustace
13.9 km
Hermitage of Madonna di Coccia
12.6 km
Castello ducale di Palena
12.5 km
Palazzo Fanzago
322 m
Palazzo Grilli
369 m
Santa Maria delle Grazie
403 m
Museo del merletto a tombolo
325 m
Chiesa di San Falco
12.4 km
Chiesa di Gesù e Maria
97 m
Museo dell'orso marsicano
11.6 km
Sant'Antonio Abate
365 m
Chiesa della Madonna del Rosario
12.4 km
MOM-Marsicano Bear Museum
11.6 km
Beata Vergine Maria e San Dionisio
13 km
Chiesa di San Nicola di Bari
13.3 km
Chiesa della Madonna del Casale
7.2 km
Chiesa di Santa Maria del Suffragio
237 m
San Nicola di Bari
1.9 km
Sant'Antonio
13.2 kmReviews
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