L'Aquila, Medieval city in Abruzzo region, Italy.
The historic center of L'Aquila contains ancient walls, monumental gates, and stone buildings arranged in a grid pattern along narrow streets.
Frederick II established L'Aquila in 1254 as a strategic settlement, which later became the second most important city in the Kingdom of Naples.
The Basilica of Santa Maria di Collemaggio features a geometric pattern of pink and white stones on its facade, representing local architectural traditions.
The National Museum of Abruzzo exhibits regional artifacts and artworks inside the sixteenth-century Spanish fortress at the highest point of the city.
The Fountain of 99 Spouts commemorates the 99 castles that united to form L'Aquila, with water flowing continuously from stone masks.
Location: Province of L'Aquila
Inception: 13 century
Elevation above the sea: 714 m
Shares border with: Antrodoco, Barete, Barisciano, Borgorose, Cagnano Amiterno, Campotosto, Capitignano, Crognaleto, Fano Adriano, Fossa, Isola del Gran Sasso d'Italia, Lucoli, Magliano de' Marsi, Ocre, Pietracamela, Pizzoli, Rocca di Cambio, Rocca di Mezzo, Santo Stefano di Sessanio, Scoppito, Tornimparte
Website: http://comune.laquila.it
GPS coordinates: 42.35401,13.39199
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:19
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Lake Campotosto
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Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park
17.4 km
Corno Grande
19.2 km
Fountain of the 99 Water Spouts
527 m
Calderone glacier
18.1 km
Forte Spagnolo
1.1 km
Amiternum
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Grotte di Stiffe
16.5 km
Basilica of San Bernardino
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Sirente-Velino Regional Park
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Téléphérique du Gran Sasso
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Cathedral of Saints Maximus and George
686 m
Stadio di Acquasanta
1.5 km
Luminous fountain
769 m
Santa Maria del Suffragio
793 m
Corno Piccolo
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National Museum of Abruzzo
487 m
Altopiano delle Rocche
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Peltuinum
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Basilica di San Giuseppe Artigiano
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City walls of L'Aquila
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Santa Maria ad Cryptas
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Auditorium del Parco
875 m
Palazzo dell'Emiciclo
1.1 km
Santuario della Madonna d'Appari
7.4 km
Campo Imperatore Astronomical Observatory
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