Sagre, feste, markets and cultural happenings across Chieti, Pescara, Teramo and L’Aquila, gathered in one place.
Victory re-enactments come in all shapes and sizes across Abruzzo and Fara Filiorum Petri’s combustible one is one of the highlights.
In Scanno, 17 January is marked by the blessing and sharing of sagne pasta for Sant’Antonio Abate, a tradition of faith, charity, and food.
Festa delle Panette in San Sebastiano dei Marsi: red-draped winter processions, ritual bread, bonfires and devotion to Saint Sebastian
Tossicia's glorious fire and celebrations to celebrate San Antonio d'Abate. The construction of the fire is a marvel in itself!
The Panicelle of San Biagio in Taranta Peligna are blessed ritual breads shared on 3 February to protect the throat and honour a sacred Abruzzo tradition
Join the people of Colledimezzo on Friday 3rd February to celebrate the traditional feast of San Biagio. The day will include the blessing of the loaves (the typical colledimezzesi panettaille), the anointing/blessing of the throat, a tour of the traditional fair, music, as well as mass and the procession of the saint and a bargain 3-course lunch for just €15.
A romantic Valentine’s Day escape at a luxury urban spa B&B by the Adriatic, with wellness, comfort, and coastal charm.
Head south to one Abruzzo's oldest carnival and colourful celebrations in Schiavi d'Abruzzo for a celebration of music, dance, nature and community.
Penne's Venerdi Santo (Good Friday) procession is one of the riches of the Easter traditions in Abruzzo and dates back to 1570, the second oldest Good Friday procession in Abruzzo.
Abruzzo's most famous Easter event on Good Friday is held in Chieti. It consists of an evening torch-lit procession that weaves in & out of its historic centre carrying the body of Christ that is accompanied by an orchestra that includes 100 violinists
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