The winter solstice is deeply rooted in ancient traditions and rituals dating back as early as Neolithic times. The shortest day of the year marked the rebirth of the sun and was very important in agricultural societies. In many parts of Italy, this time period ...

What could be better than bundling up in your warmest winter clothes and strolling down the cobblestone streets of a fairytale-like Italian village this Christmas? Now imagine sipping on a luscious hot chocolate or perhaps mulled wine while you admire the town's light displays, Christmas ...

If you thought that southern Italy was just for visiting in the summertime, think again! Christmas is in the air and the Christmas markets are open in Abruzzo, Molise, Campania, Calabria, Basilicata, Puglia, and on the islands of Sicily and Sardinia. This is a list ...

It's that time of year once again and in Italy, from hilltop villages to major cities, the magic of Christmas is truly in the air! The Christmas markets in central Italy are some of the best and where you are sure to find that handmade, ...

The tiny village of Pietracamela lies at the foot of the highest peaks in the Apennines, the magnificent Gran Sasso. It, along with several other villages in the Abruzzo region, has been named one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in Italy". In Pietracamela it is ...

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 that for centuries has been ...

The mountain villages in the Abruzzo region are synonymous with authenticity, intrigue, history, and breathtaking landscapes. Castel del Monte in the region's L'Aquila province is all of this and so much more. Come with us as we explore this hamlet of under 600 people and ...

When the sky begins to take on that shade of blue so typical of summer, the mind instinctively wanders towards the sea, the sun, and the desire to discover new horizons. The coast of Abruzzo provides just that. Two of its pearls along the Trabocchi Coast ...

Scanno, in the L'Aquila province of the Abruzzo region, is a delightful little village that has it all. Scanno is gaining notoriety because of booming tourism in Abruzzo in general, and due to the internet's unveiling of "secret spots" over the years.  Holding the prestigious title ...

Easter is upon us and with the beginning of Holy Week, the small towns of Abruzzo are preparing to stage the sacred re-enactments that characterize this period. In particular in Teramo, where the procession of the Desolate Virgin Mary begins on Good Friday, before sunrise. In ...