Abruzzo, Region in central Italy
The territory stretches from the Apennine mountains to the Adriatic Sea, encompassing three national parks with peaks reaching 2,914 meters at Gran Sasso d'Italia.
The region derives its name from the ancient Praetutii tribe and underwent multiple transformations under Norman, Spanish, and Bourbon rule until joining Italy in 1860.
Medieval hill towns across Abruzzo preserve traditional crafts, including metalworking in Guardiagrele and the production of stringed pasta called spaghetti alla chitarra.
Four provinces divide the region: L'Aquila serves as the capital, while Pescara provides the main airport connection and coastal access through its Adriatic port.
Wooden fishing platforms called trabocchi line the Costa dei Trabocchi, extending over the water to catch fish without requiring boats.
Location: Italy
Capital city: L'Aquila
Elevation above the sea: 563 m
Shares border with: Marche, Lazio, Molise
Address: Abruzzo, Italy
Website: http://regione.abruzzo.it
GPS coordinates: 42.21667,13.83333
Latest update: June 2, 2025 20:50
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.
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park
45.6 km
Castle of Rocca Calascio
17.3 km
Monte Vettore
81.7 km
Basilica of St. Mary of Collemaggio
38 km
Lake Campotosto
50.9 km
Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park
41.3 km
Alba Fucens
38 km
Certosa di Trisulti
60.6 km
Blockhaus
24.2 km
Corno Grande
35.8 km
Fountain of the 99 Water Spouts
39.4 km
Monastery of St. Benedict
87.1 km
San Giovanni in Venere Abbey
55 km
Castello di Roccascalegna
42.5 km
Monte Velino
38.1 km
Calderone glacier
36.3 km
Sanctuary of Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows
36.4 km
Monastery of Saint Benedict
67.9 km
Piani di Castelluccio
83.7 km
Forte Spagnolo
38.4 km
Amiternum
48 km
Ponte del Mare
42.4 km
Tunnels of Claudius
41.7 km
Lago di Barrea
51.7 km
Grotte di Stiffe
24.4 km
Hermitage of Sant'Onofrio al Morrone
16.5 km
Basilica of San Bernardino
38.5 km
Acropolis of Alatri
68.1 kmReviews
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