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National Park of Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise
The national park of Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise is one of the oldest national parks in Italy, officially established on 11 January 1923 by Royal decree-law including for the most part in the province of L'Aquila and the remainder in that of Frosinone and in that of Isernia.
2022
Abruzzo, Italy. Spectacular landscapes
2024
Celano. Church of St. John the Baptist
Begun in the 13th century, it was completed in the 15th century. The rose window has the head of the Baptist in the center. The three internal naves are divided by octagonal pillars
2024
Isola del Gran S. The church of S Giovanni ad Insulam
The church of San Giovanni ad Insulam, also known as the church of San Giovanni al Mavone, stands isolated on a small hill that flanks the Mavone river in the valley of the same name.
2023
Pescara. La Nave fountain
One of the best-known and most identifying city monuments, the La Nave fountain was created by Pietro Cascella in 1986 in travertine marble. It was inaugurated on 4 July 1987
2023
Palena, Church of San Falco and Sant'Antonino
Parish church of the town, it was built in the 12th century, after the earthquake of 1706, it was built again, however maintaining the 14th century bell tower
2021
La Camosciara Nature Reserve.
La Camosciara is an extensive nature reserve with trails for experienced hikers and beginners, suggestive views and wildlife. It is an integral part of the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park
2018
L'Aquila
L'Aquila (IPA: / ˈlakwila /, pronunciation, formerly Aquila until 1863 and Aquila degli Abruzzi until 1939) is an Italian town of 69 284 inhabitants, capital of the province of the same name and of the Abruzzo region. The city is located in the Abruzzo hinterland on the slope of a hill to the left of the Aterno river, in a predominant position with respect to the Gran Sasso massif, the homonymous basin and the Aterno valley, on an area of 467 km² which make it the ninth largest municipality in Italy. Divided into 59 districts and hamlets, part of its territory is included in the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga national park and reaches over 2,000 meters above sea level.
2024
Celano. The Piccolomini Castle
The Piccolomini Castle of Celano overlooks the Fucino plain, once occupied by the third largest lake in Italy, majestically and imposingly.
2018
L'Aquila - Basilica of S. M. di Collemaggio
The basilica of Santa Maria di Collemaggio is a religious building in L'Aquila, located just outside the city walls, on the hill of the same name. Founded in 1288 at the behest of Pietro da Morrone - crowned pope here with the name of Celestino V on 29 August 1294 - it is considered the highest expression of Abruzzo architecture, as well as the symbol of the city and was declared a national monument in 1902. Since 1327 houses the remains of the pontiff, currently preserved inside the mausoleum of Celestino V, built in 1517 by Girolamo da Vicenza, master of Andrea Palladio. It is the seat of an annual jubilee, the first in history, established with the Bull of Forgiveness of 29 September 1294 and known as Perdonanza Celestiniana; therefore, it is characterized by the presence of a Holy Door on the side facade. The church, which boasts the title of minor basilica together with the fellow citizens San Bernardino and San Giuseppe Artigiano, has been remodeled several times over the centuries mainly due to the damage caused by frequent earthquakes and presents a mixture of different architectural styles. Following the 2009 earthquake, it was subjected to consolidation and restoration works which ended in 2017.
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