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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.
Italy’s 7% Tax Expands: 5 New Abruzzo Towns
Italy raised the 7% flat tax limit to 30,000 residents. Five Abruzzo towns now qualify including Sulmona. What changed and what it means.
L’Aquila Capital of Culture 2026 | Events Calendar
What’s on in L’Aquila 2026? Festivals, concerts, exhibitions and more in Italy’s Capital of Culture. Plan your trip with our Abruzzo insider tips.
Cyclone Erminio Red Emergency in Abruzzo
Recommendations Visitors to Abruzzo this week who are driving are advised to check and note: Google Maps before setting off. Comune Fb pages and local websites for information on closures and avalanche threat Drive slowly, you don’t know what you may find in areas, particularly around Vasto, where landslides are still occurring. 9th April The...
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
When is the Last Spring Snow in Abruzzo?
Olive Branches and Palm Sunday: Abruzzo’s Practical Tradition
Easter in Abruzzo: Traditions and Flavours in a Snapshot
The Most Romantic Spots to Propose in Abruzzo
Mangia Minnesota: A Food Bridge Built on Ancestral Roots
The School for Dictators: Silone’s Anatomy of Dictatorship
The Avezzano Earthquake: Marsica, Numero Unico
