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Real stories, recipes and community life from Italy's Rocky Heart. Independent editorial coverage of Abruzzo since 2007 — culture, food, history, travel and the people who make this region extraordinary.
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Community & Advocacy
Abruzzo Mountain Town Pushes Back Against Big Oil
How a brave Abruzzo mayor saved his town's gas station, and why big oil war profits prove it's time for real rural community support.
September Events – Out and About in Abruzzo
Here are our top picks for things to do in Abruzzo this September, perfect for anyone who enjoys getting out and exploring
Abruzzo with Kids, Teens & Toddlers : A Family Guide
Abruzzo with kids, toddlers to teens: lakes, castles, animals, Roman ruins, beaches, waterparks and festivals, that are gentle on the purse
Abruzzo’s 81 Bears, and the Wildlife its Region Won’t Count
Abruzzo has 81 Marsican bears, counted properly at last. Its hunting calendar still runs on numbers nobody has bothered to collect.
August Events: Out and About in Abruzzo
Wildfires in Abruzzo: What to do and How to Stay Aware
Buying in Rural Abruzzo? Check the Fire Risk First
How to Read Your Abruzzo Village
The Ghost of Lake Fucino: Abruzzo’s Vanished Lake
July Events: Out and About in Abruzzo
Lu Cumbare a Fiur: Abruzzo’s Flower Friend Tradition