What do Ladyhawke, The Name of the Rose and The American have in common besides being three fantastic films? They were all shot in Rocca Calascio in Italy's central Abruzzo region.Rocca Calascio The road that leads to this medieval wonder, although not very easy, offers a ...

The deep blue of the sea and the green of the surrounding hills- a photo is not enough to immortalize this paradise on earth. The nature reserve of Punta Aderci is exactly this- paradise. Located in the Abruzzo region, the nature reserve includes five kilometers of sand, ...

The most colorful time of the year has come, and with it, the cobblestones of the Italian squares are covered with multicolored confetti. Carnival, from the historical point of view, is considered a period of celebration and renewal so much that until the Middle Ages ...

From Emilia-Romagna to Molise, from Tuscany to the Marches, from Lazio to Abruzzo, winter sports are widespread throughout the peninsula. While the north enjoys the prestige of the Alps, skiing in Italy in the central and southern regions is also wonderful!  Skiing in Emilia-Romagna The highest concentration of ...

In the Chieti province of the Abruzzo region the Castle of Roccascalegna is majestically perched upon a rocky mountain. Like all castles, it too has a story to tell about its mysterious past.The Village and Castle Roccascalegna is a small village which for centuries has been ...

Once again this year throughout Italy the Feast of St. Anthony the Abbot (also known as "Anthony the Great") will be celebrated on January 17th, the day of his death in the year 356. Sant'Antonio Abate, as he is referred to in Italian, is one of the most illustrious ...

The New Year has always been a transition from the old to the new, almost a new inner beginning, where good intentions reign. This highly anticipated party is characterized by magic and superstition, rooted in local customs and traditions. Many of these Italian traditions are ...

   Every year, from sunset on the 7th of December to sunrise on the 8th, the town of Atri in Abruzzo turns into a timeless village, rich in traditions and ancient folklore, where the sacred and the profane converge. This is the "Night of the Faugni", which has become ...

   Atri, located in the Teramo province of Abruzzo, holds one of the most unique natural wonders in Italy. Coined "Dantesque pits of hell", the Badlands of Atri are a surreal experience!World Wildlife Fund Oasis Officially established in 1995, the Regional Nature Reserve WWF's Oasis "the Badlands of Atri" ...

  Azzinano is a small village in Abruzzo which holds a treasure. Perhaps unknown to many, even those from the region, the town's walls tell stories. Yes, that's right. Located in the municipality of Tossicia, in the province of Teramo, the first documents about this small village ...