Village Blog — About Abruzzo Guide
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.
Celano’s Ice Miner Boys
A tale about the Ice Miners from Celano, mostly boys who came together to provide a refrigeration service to Italy's rich and nobility and that highlights the ever-decreasing snow line in Abruzzo through climate change.
Grandkids Putting Abruzzo On the Map
Over time, we've received numerous intriguing queries about Abruzzo from international students looking to use their Abruzzese heritage and work their Grandparents' tales into their studies.
San Donato’s Tre Madonne Easter Walk & Feast of Peace
On Easter Monday, up in San Donato (AQ), the village hosts a Feast of Peace, when the community comes together with their neighbouring villages and walks a truce, a walk of peace known as the Festa delle Tre Madonne.
Un Mondo a Parte
Don't miss the chance to witness a heartwarming story that reminds us that sometimes, the most unexpected places teach us the most valuable lessons. 'Un mondo a part' is based in Abruzzo and was filmed in Opi, Pescasseroli, Gioia dei Marsi and L'Aquila. It addresses the very real issue of the closure of local rural schools due to depopulation and the resilience of the human spirit, the power of education, and the strength of community bonds.
Scanno – The Return
A Stop in Sulmona to See Abruzzo Traditional Dress
A Traveller’s Companion: Top 15 Books on Abruzzo
The American: more George Gloomy than George Clooney?
The American Shoot Locations
