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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.
Janus the Doorkeeper – Look Up Abruzzo Pt 1
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.
A Stop in Sulmona to See Abruzzo Traditional Dress
If you are a fan of Italian traditional dress, one museum to dip into is Sulmona’s Museo Civico Santissima Annunziata.
Traversing The Donkey’s Spine ‐ A Hike to Monte Rotondo
To grab a wonderful 360° panorama of almost the entire of Abruzzo that is considered by many its finest do consider a hike up Monte Rotondo.
24 Hours in Scanno: A Local’s Guide
Scanno is beloved & iconised by the world's most famous photographers, but what about today, where should you visit? Here's a handy local's guide of what to do in Scanno if you are visiting for the day.
Toe Led Embellishment – Roman Mosaics in Abruzzo
24 Hours in Castel del Monte: A Local’s Guide
L’Anello della Valle Peligna – The Sulmona Valley Loop
Falling in Love with Abruzzo on a Food Wine & Cooking Holiday
Roccascalegna – Abruzzo’s Castle in the Sky