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
Easter in Abruzzo: Events, Recipes & Traditions to Enjoy
Feast of the Holy Relics, Alban Fucens, Easter Monday Exploring the best Easter events in Abruzzo and recipes for the traditional foods eaten over the Easter weekend. Look out for Good Friday’s fascinating processions, from humble village ones to evening spectacular Easter Processions like Chieti and Penne and the rites associated with the Running Madonna on Easter Sunday in Sulmona. We dip into the most delicious recipes and foods that burst with dairy and meat after a traditional Lenten fast!
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Olive Branches and Palm Sunday: Abruzzo’s Practical Tradition
Olive prunings, not palm fronds: how Abruzzo's Palm Sunday blessing doubled as protection for fields, orchards and the coming harvest
Pasquetta/Easter Monday at Roccascalegna
On April 21, 2025, the traditional great Easter Monday (Pasquetta) event returns to Roccascalegna! In the charming village at the foot of the Castle, there will be medieval fights, music, hunting demonstrations with Falconry, theater, and juggling shows that will catapult you into the magical atmosphere of the Middle Ages!
‘Secret Chieti’ Tour & Guided Walk
On Thursday 6th of March join Max & Kharen for another fantastic walk to discover the secrets of the beautiful city of Chieti, another of the shiniest hidden gems of Abruzzo.
San Donato Sultana Fiadoni
San Donato’s Tre Madonne Easter Walk & Feast of Peace
Spring, the Great Awakening of the Gran Sasso Monti della Laga Park
Abruzzo Easter Cake from Teramo: La Pizza di Pasqua
Sunday Live in Abruzzo: Easter Rites & Traditions
Sulmona’s Easter ‘La Madonna che Scappa’
Good Friday Chieti Abruzzo – La Processione del Venerdì Santo
