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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.
Easter in Abruzzo: Traditions and Flavours in a Snapshot
Easter in Abruzzo in a simple snapshot: exploring its ceremonies and processions over the revered holy weekend and recipes eaten locally to welcome spring and take on the first picnic of the year
December’s Sacred Fires of Abruzzo: Immacolata & Ancient Rites
Abruzzo's early December fires honour the Immaculate Conception, the Flying House of the Madonna, and ancient seasonal rites
Christmas Markets in Abruzzo
Christmas markets in Abruzzo (Mercatini di Natale) are beautiful, short and sweet experiences that celebrate the Immaculate Conception which is a national holiday in Italy. Here's our guide to to let you know which one is hosted in a castle, who has a beer festival, where can you buy chocolate & white truffles and more
Where to Celebrate Halloween and Ognissanti in Abruzzo
Here's our Halloween trail of where to take the kids in Abruzzo for the 31st of October, but also the pick of the better-known events for adults who'd like to experience Abruzzo's traditional events outside the family that centre around the night of Ognissanti
Ancient May Magic, Timeless Celebration: Santa Gemma Festival in Goriano Sicoli
The Modern Minor Miracles of Sant’Antonio and La Panarda in Villavallelonga
The First Holy Door & Jubilee 2025 in Abruzzo
October Chestnut Festivals in Abruzzo
Fire Dances & Water Sparkles: Where to Celebrate San Giovanni in Abruzzo
San Donato’s Tre Madonne Easter Walk & Feast of Peace
Capetiempe in Abruzzo – The Farmers’ New Year
