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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.
Alba Fucens – Rome’s Abruzzo Strategic Heart
Unlike so many of its famous cousins, Alba Fucens roman ruins allow you the freedom of being alone as you clamber & your imagination to fully run riot.
Pork for Thought at Carpineto Sinello’s Museum of the Pig
Carpineto Sinello’s Museo del Maiale (Pig Museum) is almost worth visiting just for the rolling vistas and technicolour fields up to this small, beautiful Chieti town
48,810 Still Can’t get Home in L’Aquila: an Outsider’s Perspective
48,810 still can't go home to L'Aquila after earthquake. We asked poet & author Denysé Bridger to provide another perspective
Last of the Wild Asparagus & Start of Unofficial Summer
Unofficially Summer has begun as the last of the wild asparagus is picked or rather not available to be picked
Abruzzo Flower Power – Naked Man & Lady Orchids Uncovered
Punta della Penna Beach – Vasto’s Bio-Diverse Crown
Erba Sulla – Abruzzo’s Sweetest Mountain Crop
Locanda delle Streghe &The Philosopher’s Cheese
It’s not all Calamari -Totani Ripieni: Stuffed Squid Recipe
The Longest Giro Ride -The Lucera-L’Aquila Tappa
Farnese Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2007 – Terrific Buy