Each first Sunday of the month, Abruzzo and Italian state museums and archaeological sites open their doors for free as part of Domenica al Museo. This is a fabulous national wide initiative that allows you to explore and discover the history and treasures of Abruzzo.
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Our handy trail of the best places in Abruzzo to grab a slice of pizza (pizza al taglio), which is sold by weight and is Italy’s national ‘fast food’ or to sit back and enjoy a ‘rotondo’ and enjoy the whole plate to yourself!
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Walking in Abruzzo & Discovering its WildlifeTowns & VillagesEvents & Sagre
Red Devils, Spitfires and Partisans
Join the people of Civitella Messer Raimondo as they celebrate the liberation of their town from Nazi Germany, with the help of the Maiella Brigade and Red Devils for a fascinating historical walk through the Maiella National Geo Park
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A new archaeological dig by Chieti University will begin in October around Penna Sant’Andrea’s Monte di Giove. The area was home to a necropolis that was used from the 7th to the beginning of the 2nd century BC
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Have you ever wondered where the symbol for the humanitarian organisation, The Red Cross came from, did you know of its relationship to Abruzzo?
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Tornareccio is the town in Abruzzo that everyone should make a beeline to who loves art, bees and honey. The town has been transformed into an open-air museum and a vibrant centre of contemporary art that pays homage to its status of capital of honey
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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!
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Popup #WhatsOnAbruzzo & #SundayLiveInAbruzzo Events
Sunday Live in Abruzzo: Easter Rites & Traditions
Join LifeInAbruzzo for a Facebook live chat or via Zoom with special guest Abruzzese photojournalist, Giancarlo Malandra for a fascinating journey through Abruzzo to uncover the diverse rites and traditions that are celebrated over the Easter period in the 4 provinces
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Popup #WhatsOnAbruzzo & #SundayLiveInAbruzzo Events
Pop up Abruzzo – Hands-On Heritage & Archaeology
Join us for a historical hands-on Abruzzo day excursion on Thursday 8th August to explore the rich cultural and archaeological heritage of Abruzzo, the region that gave birth to the name ‘Italia’
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Here are 24 surprises to do, taste, experience and expect from a holiday to Abruzzo. They were originally created for the 2018 #AbruzzoAdventCalendar on the Facebook Page, we’ll create another for 2019!