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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.
A Hive of Art, Honey & Bee Love: Tornareccio
Tornareccio is the town in Abruzzo that everyone should make a beeline to who loves art, bees and honey. The town has been transformed into an open-air museum and a vibrant centre of contemporary art that pays homage to its status of capital of honey
24‐Hours in Francavilla al Mare ‐ A Local’s Guide
For many Francavilla al Mare is simply a modern seaside town, to be enjoyed for its sandy beaches, shallow waters and eating a wonderful seafood lunch, but it has a rich cultural history and was formerly nicknamed Abruzzo's Cradle of Art, which you can still dip into when you visit helped along by a local whose tips are always the very best to follow!
By George, Dragon Spotting in Abruzzo
If you're a fan of dragons or mythical and fantastic beasts, there are some great examples to be discovered in Abruzzo that don't just rely upon the mythical sword skills of St George and his dragon story
Where to Find Abruzzo’s Holy Mother – The Maiella National Park
As a means of introduction, it’s always best, to begin with, a story, even for a national park like the Maiella, whose name dips back to when legends explained bounty and shape
The Story of Return, A Bear Without a Name on the Gran Sasso
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Toe Led Embellishment – Roman Mosaics in Abruzzo
Abruzzo’s Weave in Time
24 Hours in Fossacesia – A Local’s Guide
500-1800 masl Autumn Glory on an Abruzzo Mountain Pass
A Saffron Weekender – Spice Harvesting in Abruzzo
