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| Abruzzo Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Abruzzo - Ancient Village Abruzzo - Ancient Village Abruzzo is a mountainous region to the northeast of Rome. It has a lot of natural parks that are worth visiting and a rather nice seaside. The territory of Abruzzo is, roughly, the shape of a semicircle with a diameter of about 150 kilometres. The coastline, 129 kilometres long, stretches from the river Tronto to the Trigno. The North borders with Marche, the South with Molise and the West with Lazio. The regional territory covers 10,794 square kilometres, oh which the majority of 65% is mountainous. |
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| This is how the tourist office puts it: "Nature at its finest. All over
Abruzzo, at the seaside, in the mountains, in the hills and even beyond the
protected areas, nature is always the protagonist. The sandy shores to the
north coast contrast with the rocks and cliffs along the southern coast,
while the unbroken rows of nearby hills conceal art towns full of authentic
masterpieces and scattered with holiday farm centres. But the real heart of
Abruzzo is the mountains, with the highest summits of Apennines. Abruzzo
offers a holiday in the midst of nature: to observe and to follow its rhytms
feeling owe is and becomes part of it. " There is some truth in this. l' Aquila the capital of the state is perched on a high plateau and offers many opportunities for nice daytrips in the surroundings. Sulmona is another nice town inland. The main attraction is however the Abruzzo National Park a huge wildlife reserve with glaciers and forests - Pescasseroli is the park's administrative centre. Concerning winter tourism and skiing resorts, the Abruzzo mountains offer to the keen snow-lovers numerous possibilities for downhill, cross-country, alpine sluing, and snowboard skiing. Winter tourism has changed radically the life of the many towns that realised the need to change and have made "snow" their enterprise. The highest number of winter resorts can be found in the L'Aquila province, but the Teramo side of Gran Sasso and the Majella also offer a good level of facilities. At the seaside, the coastline of Abruzzo is varied: low and sandy shores to the north contrast with the inclined shores to the south. The "sette sorelle" (seven sisters), seven seaside resorts in the province of Teramo, from Martinsicuro to Silvi, the Pescara and the Francavilla al Mare beaches, offer high level accomodation, night-clubs, and in Pescara itself, even a modern marina. To the south the scenery changes radically: from Ortona to Vasto and as far as San Salvo, sloping shores surrounded by the rich Mediterranean vegetation appear on the coastline. They too, are well equipped for a pleasant holiday. The nostalgic fishing past emerges between San Vito and Fossacesia, where the travocchi, singular fishing huts built on piles, are still today used by the local fishermen. In our opinion the beach resort of Pescara is not a good place to go, unless you are really in need of a beach. Termoli a bit further to the south, already Molise region, is a much better option. ______Sights Edit This Civitella del Tronto Located on top of a charming hill (600 m. above sea level) with an “eagle’s nest” position, the small village of Civitella del Tronto is one of the most interesting in the whole region because of the architectonic beauties enclosed by its ancient walls. This aristocratic village is built on a travertine rock overlooked by an imposing fortress, the last Bourbon bastion before the Unity of Italy. Such incredible engineering work is perfectly integrated in the surrounding landscape, which encloses both the Gran Sasso Mountain and the Adriatic Sea. The fortress of Civitella del Tronto is the second in Europe for its dimensions: it stretches 500 m in length, covering an area of 25 thousand sq. m. The works which led to the construction of the building as we see it today first started in 1559, under Philip II of Spain. In 1789 and 1806 the fortress was besieged several times by French troops, and finally surrended to the Piemontese troops on 20 March 1861, 3 days after the proclamation of the Unity of Italy and after a very long siege. Destroyed and robbed, it was restored only 100 years after. Today it is fully open to visitors, who can enjoy its imposing squares, bastions and communication trenches; a visit to the Weapons Museum is recommended to anyone interested in knowing more about the history of the fortress. Civitella is also rich in other architectonic treasures, such as the several medieval and Renaissance buildings in the main streets, Via Mazzini and Via Roma, dotted with elegant palaces such as that of the Count of Termes, dating back to XIV century. St. Francesco (with its XIV cent. rose window and wooden choir stall) and St. Lorenzo churches are both worth visiting. The Franciscan monastery of “Madonna dei Lumi” and the beautiful Montesanto Abbey are located nearby. ____Practical Information Edit This Tourist information office Abruzzo: Regione Abruzzo - Servizio Sviluppo del Turismo Viale Bovio, 425 - Pescara (Italy) Tel. +39 0857 - 671 Fax. +39 0857 - 672067 E-mail: turismo@profesnet.it http://www.regione.abruzzo.it/turismo ______Getting Around Edit This The most important: travel by car is the best advice in Abbruzzo. There are train lines, but painfully circuitous and limited. The ARPA bus service connects the major cities and villages better than the train, but avoid travelling on Sundays, as bus traffic is sharply reduced. [Add Local transport mode] Ellen Cutone Edit This Laquila to Santo Stefano di Sessanio World66 rating: [rate it] email: dcutone@charter.net |
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| Abruzzo National Park Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see x A visit to The Abruzzo National Park, its scenery and environment changing from season to season, is always an enjoyable experience. Thanks to the temperate climate, it is possible to visit the Park all year round. It is advisable, however, to avoid holiday periods, when the Park is usually crowded: spring and the beginning of summer are preferable, when nature reawakens with its blossoming and birdsong; or autumn, when the forests are clothed in rich warm colours. During these periods, besides a more peaceful atmosphere, you can count on a better service from the Park authorities. It is advisable to book your visit well in advance, consulting the Area Offices of the Park for the use of refuges, camp sites and specific information on the environment. Whichever period you choose for your holiday in the Park, you will need equipment suitable for medium to high mountains, besides a camera, binoculars, a map of the protected area and a pair of hiking boots for long walks. Entrance to the Park is free. For groups of more than twenty people, it is advisable to notify the relevant Area Office in good time, which will also ensure better assistance. _______Practical Information Edit This A well-prepared and organised visit gives a greater possibility of discovering and getting to know the true nature of the Park. For this reason it is better to request information and materials from the Area Offices and the Park's Visitor Centres, which can give the best indications and useful suggestions for both brief and longer visits. The Park authorities offer numerous programmes and activities for all ages and levels, from the casual tourist in a hurry to the more perceptive and well-prepared visitor. _______Getting Around Edit This Most of the roads and paths which pass through the protected areas are closed to traffic. Cars can only be used to arrive at the entry points of the Park, and to travel from one centre to another: excursions, walks and visits which involve contact with nature can only be carried out on foot or, for certain authorised trails, on horseback, by mule or by bicycle. In winter, cross-country skiing is possible. Visiting the Park is a unique and unforgettable opportunity to spend time immersed in nature and rediscover the pleasure of walking: in this way you can spot, observe and listen out for wild animals, admire the trees and flowers, and enjoy the welcome offered by the forest, savouring to the utmost the pleasure of living in the open air, letting your gaze reach out to wider horizons, and rediscovering genuine ancient traditions. _______Getting There Edit This [Add Global transport mode] By car Edit This Fromthe north take highway A24 ( Rome - l' Aquila - Pescara) get off at Celano or Pescina and continue to Bisegna. From the south take highway a1 Naples - Rome and take exit Caianello and continue to Venafro. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] By Train Edit This From Rome Termini there are trains to Avezzano, from where there are buses. There is also a minor rail line from Terni, Rieti, L'Áquila and Sulmona to Naples which might well be useful for some parts of the park. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] By bus Edit This Leaving from Rome Tiburtina and arriving at the different villages of the Park. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] By Air Edit This Flights from and to [London], UK. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] ________Location Edit This The Abruzzo National Park, consisting of 50,000 hectares tel.plus 100,000 hectares of external protected area), is situated at the heart of the central Apennines, spanning Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise, and equidistant from the Adriatic and the Tyrennian seas. The Park covers three Provinces tel.Aquila, Frosinone and Isernia), and twenty-two communes, and includes five distinct geographical areas: Alto Sangro, Marsica Fucenese and the Peligna valley in Abruzzo; the Comino valley in Lazio; the Mainarde in Molise. _________Things to do Edit This The Abruzzo National Park offers many opportunities to live to the full a genuine and sincere relationship with nature and the Park's diverse habitats, its culture and traditions. The main activities for which it is advisable to book in advance at the Park's Area Offices are as follows: visits to and activities at the special centres of the Park, Area Offices, museums, botanical gardens, nature reserves, eco- laboratories, multilingual centres, 'Nature Theatre', walks along the nature trails, walks following the ecotourist itineraries, itineraries on horseback or by mule, bicycle trips, cross-country skiing excursions, coach or car sightseeing trips, guided visits, interpretation trails, special voluntary programmes, ecological and orientation camps, seminaries and training courses, slide shows with commentary and multivision. Besides these, information and authorisation regarding particular specialist activities such as scientific research, cinematographic filming and the use of refuges and camp sites can be requested from the Park's offices. |
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| 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. |
