Winter Solstice Traditions in Italy
The winter solstice is deeply rooted in ancient traditions and rituals dating back as early as Neolithic times. The shortest …
Abruzzo
Five Italian Villages to Visit During Christmastime
What could be better than bundling up in your warmest winter clothes and strolling down the cobblestone streets of a …
Christmas Markets in Southern Italy 2022 Edition
If you thought that southern Italy was just for visiting in the summertime, think again! Christmas is in the air …
Pietracamela in Abruzzo’s Gran Sasso National Park
The tiny village of Pietracamela lies at the foot of the highest peaks in the Apennines, the magnificent Gran Sasso. …
The Castle of Roccascalegna in Abruzzo and Its Sinister Past
In the Chieti province of the Abruzzo region, the Castle of Roccascalegna is majestically perched upon a rocky mountain. Like …
The Medieval Village of Castel del Monte and Its Night of the Witches
The mountain villages in the Abruzzo region are synonymous with authenticity, intrigue, history, and breathtaking landscapes. Castel del Monte in …
Abruzzo’s Trabocchi Coast: San Vito Chietino and Ortona
When the sky begins to take on that shade of blue so typical of summer, the mind instinctively wanders towards …
Scanno Lake in the Abruzzo Region of Central Italy
Scanno, in the L’Aquila province of the Abruzzo region, is a delightful little village that has it all. Scanno is …
Traditional Recipes from Abruzzo for Labor Day
In central Italy’s Abruzzo region, particularly in the Teramo province, a spring tradition carries on as it has for generations. …
The Medieval Village of Santo Stefano di Sessanio in Abruzzo
At 1,250 meters above sea level (4,100 feet) the ancient village of Santo Stefano di Sessanio watches over the Gran …
