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.
Toe Led Embellishment – Roman Mosaics in Abruzzo
Oh how the Romans adored their mosaics, across all of Abruzzo's four provinces, fine examples of their skilful embellishment of floors and walls have been uncovered
Abruzzo’s Fires and Feast of Sant’Antonio Abate
Abruzzo's purifying fire feste are legendary especially those lit in January to celebrate the Egyptian Saint Anthony Abbot and giving without asking
Sant’Antonio Birds, Fires & Song Experiences
If you’ve stayed at Santo Stefano di Sessanio’s Albergo Diffuso you will know the incredible work of the ethno-anthropologist Annunziata Taraschi as she curates, records and brings a forgotten Abruzzo proudly back to life. Join her in her hometown of Tossicia for an all inclusive, very intimate break to take part in the town’s historic winter...
Everyone’s a Tony – The Story of St Anthony Abbot
Listen to a TV or Radio show with an Italian in it and you’d almost be surprised if he wasn’t called Tony, but do you know why or about Saint Anthony Abbot
Aladdin’s Cave of Veggie Delight & O so Much More
Azzinano’s Murals – a Colourful Blast of Life the Abruzzo Way
Blessed are the Primavera Peas Givers
San’Antonio Abate – Tossicia’s Firestarter
The Fourth Musketeer & Salsiccia di Fegato
Christmas Pleasure, Pain & Portare
A Sanctified House Celebrated in Poggio Umbricchio
