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 story by Van, a member of the Life In Abruzzo group, about her much-loved father Lorenzo, an Italian POW in Nazi Germany, who left Abruzzo in 1950 to live in Australia.
Have you ever wondered how Abruzzo got its name? Here is a simple explanation from the author Anne McDonnel taken from her book, In the Abruzzi,
Natalia Ginzburg (July 14, 1916–October 7, 1991) is regarded as Italy's most important post-war female writer who was interned with her Jewish husband Leone during the 2nd World War in Pizzoli, Abruzzo.
Many people ask is there a must-see or visit Abruzzo bucket list? For those looking for a list driven by visual treats, you could seek inspiration from Alessandro Speca's new photography book, Sensazioni d'Abruzzo
