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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.
Sulmona’s Easter ‘La Madonna che Scappa’
Sulmona’s Easter re-enactment of ‘La Madonna che Scappa’ (Running Madonna) is a great reason to swing by this medieval city, famous as the birthplace of Ovid, sugared-almond Confetti and red garlic) on Easter Sunday morning
Good Friday Chieti Abruzzo – La Processione del Venerdì Santo
I felt compelled to visit Chieti’s La processione del Venerdì Santo, Italy's oldest Easter Good Friday procession after a friend said how it'd make the hairs on my neck stand up
Counting Gappy Smiles at Carnevale d’Abruzzo
Francavilla al Mare’s Carnevale d’Abruzzo had but 5 tractor-pulled floats but for sheer numbers of gappy smiles it shone like there is no tomorrow
Tongue-Tired Huskies & 6km Sled Dog Races Come to L’Aquila
Dog-sled is not something I’d imagine I’d be a spectator to, but then Abruzzo throws up all sorts of unexpected surprises as ‘alternative’ days out
San’Antonio Abate – Tossicia’s Firestarter
Win Tickets to Get Down with the Girls at Abruzzo’s Donne in Jazz
Christmas Pleasure, Pain & Portare
A Sanctified House Celebrated in Poggio Umbricchio
Olive Fatigue Banished by San Vincenzo VR Spicy Olive Oil
Polenta Picnic at 1450 masl – Waiting for the Snow Festa
Chasing the Chestnut at Senarica
