Religious Heritage
The Good Friday Hoods – Why Are They Worn?
The hooded figures of Abruzzo's Good Friday processions: who they are, why they cover their faces, and what the cappuccio really means
Life in Abruzzo
Ancestry, History & Culture
Millions of Abruzzesi left this region over the last two centuries, but the connection to home has never faded. Whether you’re tracing your ancestry, exploring the history, or discovering the culture through art, traditions, books and film — this is where the deeper Abruzzo begins.
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Zampognari Quiz
Test your knowledge with our festive quiz of the zampognari, Abruzzo’s traditional Christmas bagpipe players
Abruzzo’s Internment & Concentration Camps
It's not something you hear much about, Abruzzo, hosting 1/3 of Mussolini's internment camps, it goes against the forte e gentile stereotype, so how did it get there, thank the Race Law of 1938.
The Good Friday Hoods – Why Are They Worn?
Zampognari Quiz