Rocca di Mezzo, Mountain commune in Abruzzo, Italy
Rocca di Mezzo sits at an elevation of 1,329 meters in the Province of L'Aquila, surrounded by the peaks of the Apennine Mountains and vast forests.
The settlement evolved from an ancient mountain stronghold into a strategic position within the Kingdom of Naples before its integration into modern Italy.
The town celebrates Saint Leucius on January 11 with traditional ceremonies that include local music performances and regional food preparations.
Regular bus services connect the commune to L'Aquila city, with increased frequency during winter months when visitors arrive for skiing activities.
The commune serves as the administrative center of Sirente-Velino Regional Park, recording extreme temperature variations from 33.4°C in summer to -24.8°C in winter.
Location: Province of L'Aquila
Capital city: Rocca di Mezzo
Elevation above the sea: 1,329 m
Shares border with: Fagnano Alto, L’Aquila, Magliano de' Marsi, Massa d'Albe, Ocre, Ovindoli, Rocca di Cambio, Sant'Eusanio Forconese, Secinaro, Tione degli Abruzzi, Villa Sant'Angelo, Fontecchio, San Demetrio ne' Vestini, Lucoli
Website: http://comune.roccadimezzo.aq.it/hh
GPS coordinates: 42.20583,13.52028
Latest update: March 6, 2025 11:50
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.
Grotte di Stiffe
5.8 km
Sirente-Velino Regional Park
368 m
Altopiano delle Rocche
2.3 km
Santo Spirito
9.8 km
Castle of Ocre
10.1 km
Abbey of Santa Lucia
4.6 km
Castle of Fossa
10.1 km
Castle of Sant'Eusanio Forconese
9.8 km
Santa Maria Assunta (Fossa)
10 km
Punta Trento
10.5 km
Oasi di Fontecchio
7.4 km
Chiesa di San Panfilo d'Ocre
9.8 km
San Michele Arcangelo
40 m
Santissimo Salvatore
9.7 km
Chiesa dell'Annunziata
4.1 km
San Sebastiano
7.9 km
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista
6.1 km
Santa Maria della Neve
182 m
Madonna delle Grazie
3.3 km
Santa Maria Maddalena
3.2 km
Madonna dei Raccomandati
9.7 km
Chiesa di San Martino
8.2 km
Palco della Rimembranza
3.1 km
Collegiata di San Pietro
4.2 km
Museum of the culture of memory
7.5 km
Torre del castello
4.2 km
Rovere Castle
3.2 km
Oasis of Fontecchio
7.4 kmReviews
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