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.
A tale about the Ice Miners from Celano, mostly boys who came together to provide a refrigeration service to Italy's rich and nobility and that highlights the ever-decreasing snow line in Abruzzo through climate change.
Over time, we've received numerous intriguing queries about Abruzzo from international students looking to use their Abruzzese heritage and work their Grandparents' tales into their studies.
On Easter Monday, up in San Donato (AQ), the village hosts a Feast of Peace, when the community comes together with their neighbouring villages and walks a truce, a walk of peace known as the Festa delle Tre Madonne.
Don't miss the chance to witness a heartwarming story that reminds us that sometimes, the most unexpected places teach us the most valuable lessons. 'Un mondo a part' is based in Abruzzo and was filmed in Opi, Pescasseroli, Gioia dei Marsi and L'Aquila. It addresses the very real issue of the closure of local rural schools due to depopulation and the resilience of the human spirit, the power of education, and the strength of community bonds.
