The little-known corners of L'Aquila: villages, nature and places far from mass tourism, to discover at a slow pace.
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When the white swallows the medieval stones of this Abruzzese village at 1,251 metres, Santo Stefano di Sessanio becomes something else: quieter, truer.
Jul 9, 2026
In January Scanno empties of everything but the essentials: medieval lanes, the scent of arrosticini and cold light on the heart-shaped lake.
Jul 9, 2026
In the Majella mountains near L'Aquila, Pescocostanzo hides Baroque palaces and centuries of lace-making under snow-covered beech woods in winter.
Jul 9, 2026
On the Gran Sasso d'Italia, in the province of L'Aquila, the Sentiero del Centenario is an airy, exposed ridge traverse among the highest peaks of the Apennines. A severe itinerary, reserved for a handful of very experienced hikers.
Jun 30, 2026