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January, a month of duality, of beginnings and ends, as illustrated so well by the depiction of the Roman two-faced God ‘Janus’ who uniquely had no Greek counterpart.

The evocative Castello della Monica is a fascinating Abruzzo folly located in an upper leafy part of Teramo

Abruzzo’s glorious vintage tourist posters that span the early 1900s until the 1950s are works of art in their own right. Glossed over for so long they make wonderful gifts as either reproduction prints or in original postcard format, highlighting a slower but stylish, less crowded experience

Make the most of the 2021 European Heritage Events in Abruzzo when you can enjoy entrance to see many hidden treasures for free or just €1!

Learn the best-kept secrets of Abruzzo’s most famous artist and his works, Francesco Paolo Michetti’s through his Francavilla al Mare biographer Ernesto Bertucci Bellafante

For many Francavilla al Mare is simply a modern seaside town, to be enjoyed for its sandy beaches, shallow waters and eating a wonderful seafood lunch, but it has a rich cultural history and was formerly nicknamed Abruzzo’s Cradle of Art, which you can still dip into when you visit helped along by a local whose tips are always the very best to follow!

If you’re a fan of dragons or mythical and fantastic beasts, there are some great examples to be discovered in Abruzzo that don’t just rely upon the mythical sword skills of St George and his dragon story

Oh how the Romans adored their mosaics, across all of Abruzzo’s four provinces, fine examples of their skilful embellishment of floors and walls have been uncovered

Join our Sunday Live in Abruzzo with special guest Dr James Schwarten, who will discuss the little-known and enchanting history of a community of Scandinavian painters in the remote Abruzzo mountain village of Civita D’Antino

Such is the strong tradition of arts & crafts in Abruzzo it hosted 1/3 of Etsy’s Xmas fairs… we dip in to find some #MadeInAbruzzo Christmas Ideas