Abruzzo
The Abruzzo region encompasses the highest parts of the great Apennine
chain. The northern mountains are generally too desolate for agriculture and
most of the land is sparsely populated. The southern uplands are covered
with a great forest of beech, which has been designated the National Park of
Abruzzo. Marsican brown bears which are unique to Italy, wolves, chamois and
eagles may be seen here. L’Aquila, the principal city, contains an imposing
castle, other noteworthy monuments include the Fontana delle 99 Cannelle, a
fountain with 99 spouts (one for each of the villages that founded the city)
and the pink and white marble Basilica di Santa Maria di Collemaggio.
Pescara is, primarily a fishing port. |
