Laid out behind ancient walls, on the top of a hill in a valley of the River Aterno and surrounded by the Gran Sasso and the Apennine Mountains, you will find the city of L'Aquila. The capital of the Abruzzo region this city has a population of about 73,000 and is a hub of tourism, education and industry. In the historical part of the town visitors will be delighted to find many narrow streets and lanes--perfect for foot traffic--that are lined with magnificent Renaissance and Baroque buildings, churches and several large piazzas.
Castello Boncompagni is the ducal castle on the beautiful Isola del Liri. The palace is an ancient fortified castle full of history and located close to the island’s old town, where the two branches of the Liri River form the island mass. Two beautiful waterfalls, Valcatoio and the Great Falls, complete the gorgeous picture, which would charm any visitor.
The castle has been important to the region ever since it had been built in the 12th century. The beautiful architecture of the castle, as well as its historical importance as a fortified residence, makes Castello Boncompagni one of the most important castles in Italy.
The National Park of Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise is one of the largest and most important parks in Italy. Founded in 1923 the park is often known as the National Park of Abruzzo, mostly because most of the land is part of the Abruzzo region. The headquarters of the park is located in Pescasseroli in the L'Aquila province.
Abruzzo is a region in Italy situated close to Rome. Abruzzo is locted in the center of Italy and faces the Adriatic Sea along which the region has a long coastline of rocks and beaches. Spread over an area of 10,794 sq km, Abruzzo is situated in the middle of the Apennines and the Adriatic Sea and is known to be the most mountainous regions of the country. Unlike the other regions in Italy, Abruzzo had mostly been ignored in the past few decades as a tourist destination. It is only in the recent years that the region has become a popular tourist destination among the locals from the other regions and Europeans.
OK, so you have made the trip into Italy, the vacation of a lifetime. You are ready to enjoy the finer things this ancient part of the world has to offer. Fine wine, fantastic food, beautiful museums, ancient ruins, and the sea all clamor to be part of your itinerary. There is so much to see and do here that some have even claimed whiplash from the head snap that so often happens when you want to everything. But, if it's rest and relaxation you enjoy, well, you can have that too.
You wake up a little early today. Try something a little different. As another gorgeous Italian day awaits, you set up shop for a look at the magnificent scene that is about to unfold. The scene has repeated itself over and over again for centuries, yet the scenery always somehow changes. From majestic glows of yellow and orange to hints of azure blue and bright reds the main characters of this daily performance come alive each day as if it were opening night every day. Slowly, the curtain starts to rise. From complete darkness the theatre has been slowly lit, with hints of gray shadows and black silhouettes.
While many areas of Italy have changed significantly over time Abruzzo remains largely the same. Abruzzo, which is also known as Abruzzi, is located in south central Italy between the central Apennines and the Adriatic coast. The vaguely rectangular shaped region covers 10,794km² and is bordered by Marche, Umbria, Lazio, Molise, and the Adriatic Sea. With a population of only 1.3 million Abruzzo is one of the least populated regions in Italy.
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