Introdacqua

Introdacqua is a small village on a hilltop in the Peligna Valley in central Abruzzo, situated above 600 meters elevation. It features narrow stone streets lined with simple houses, with the main church of SS. Annunziata at its center, featuring a Romanesque bell tower, Renaissance frescoes, and the remains of Saint Feliciano.

The settlement emerged around the 10th century and took its name from its location between waterways. The medieval Dongione tower built in 1173 and the old fountain from 1706 witness the village's long past under local rule.

The name Introdacqua comes from Latin meaning "between waters," referring to its location near the Sagittario River. Local traditions remain strong today through religious processions and festivals where residents participate in customs passed down for centuries.

The village is less than 15 minutes drive from Sulmona and accessible by car or train to the local station, with buses connecting to surrounding areas. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for the steep streets and stairs, and evening walks offer the best views of the surrounding landscape.

A hike up Mount Genzana takes walkers through wild flower meadows, especially gentians, to a mountain refuge at around 1800 meters with panoramic views of the Sulmona valley, Morrone mountain, and the distant Gran Sasso range. A local digestif made from gentian roots steeped in white wine is a drink locals enjoy after traditional meals.

Location: Introdacqua

Address: 67030 Introdacqua, Province of L'Aquila, Italy

GPS coordinates: 42.00743,13.89831

Latest update: January 12, 2026 11:10