Tagliacozzo

Tagliacozzo is a medieval commune in the Province of L'Aquila set at about 740 meters in elevation with narrow lanes and stone structures throughout. A central square anchors the town, where a fountain dating to the 13th century still stands.

The Battle of Tagliacozzo in 1268 was a decisive clash where Conradin of Hohenstaufen fell to Charles I of Anjou near Scurcola Marsicana. This confrontation reshaped the region's political landscape in ways that lasted for generations.

The town keeps close ties to its medieval roots, visible in the narrow lanes and stone buildings that shape daily life. People move through these streets as part of a continuity that stretches back centuries.

The town connects directly by road to Rome and L'Aquila with regular bus services to major hubs across Abruzzo. These connections make arriving straightforward and allow easy travel to other places in the region.

A local Franciscan convent holds the tomb of Tommaso da Celano, a medieval writer who composed the Dies Irae sequence. This literary achievement from centuries ago often escapes notice despite its lasting place in religious practice.

Location: Province of L'Aquila

Capital city: Tagliacozzo

Elevation above the sea: 741 m

Shares border with: Capistrello, Cappadocia, Carsoli, Castellafiume, Magliano de' Marsi, Pereto, Sante Marie, Scurcola Marsicana

Website: http://comune.tagliacozzo.aq.it

GPS coordinates: 42.06944,13.25472

Latest update: December 14, 2025 19:18