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Abruzzo Italy Travel Articles

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Historically, Abruzzo was a rural and poor society somewhat isolated from the rest of the country. This might explain why between 1901 and 1915 alone, a million people emigrated from Abruzzo and neighboring Molise - many to the United States. Thirty percent of Abruzzo is covered by nature reserves and three national parks, helping Abruzzo earn the distinction as the greenest region in Europe. Parco Nazionale d’Abruzzo protects endangered species such as the Marscian Bear and the Appenine Wolf. Although it is Abruzzo’s most populated city, the port of Pescara isn’t the most alluring of destinations. Further inland, the regional capital of L’Aquila is a far more interesting and beautiful place; in fact The Financial Times has called it “the most handsome city in Abruzzo.” Emperor Frederick II founded the town in 1240, supposedly by joining 99 villages together.


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Abruzzo's Coastal Treasures: Abruzzo Beaches and Seafood
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Seeking Divine Inspiration: Religious Sites in Abruzzo (November 2007)
For the pious or even the merely curious Abruzzo offers a wealth of religious treasures. . . . read more
Skiing in Abruzzo: Hitting the Pope's Slopes (November 2007)
Abruzzo's mountainous terrain makes it a natural destination for skiing. In fact, avid skier Pope John Paul II frequently took to the slopes here, sometimes openly but other times incognito, according to his personal secretary Stanislaw Dziwisz. . . . read more
Lease on Life for an Abruzzo Ghost Village (February 2004)
Discover the Apennine ski slopes and Adriatic beaches of Abruzzo, a one-and-a-half hour drive from Rome. . . . read more