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Bocconotti abruzzesi, shortbread shells with a mouthwatering filling

Bocconotti are a traditional sweet from Abruzzo and have quite ancient origins. One of the most credited folk legends has it that in the 18th century a maid serving an Abruzzese family decided to make a dessert that resembled a …

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Artisanal treasures of Abruzzo: the presentosa

The journey through the products and creations of Abruzzo’s handicrafts leads to the discovery of the“presentosa.” This accessory is a of the most famous jewels in Abruzzo’s goldsmithing tradition. Originating in Guardiagrele and Agnone and typical of the areas of …

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Carnival, Abruzzo and Lazio in costume

Frappe, castagnole and confetti will descend on the piazzas of Lazio and Abruzzo to kick off Carnival 2024 celebrations. There are many carnival events that can be reached via the A24 and A25 highways including the not-to-be-missed events in Francavilla …

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Abruzzo wears white: where to ski the peaks of the Apennines

When it comes to mountains, snow and winter sports, from Tuscany on down, there is one big reference point: Abruzzo. In whatever corner of the region one finds oneself, it is enough to run one’s eyes over the horizon line …

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Abruzzo Winter Race: vintage engines roar on the roads of Marsica

TheAbruzzo Winter Race, an event organized by the president of the Abruzzo Drivers Club, Felice Graziani, with the ASI (Automotoclub Storico Italiano, which brings together olte 200 clubs throughout Italy, with more than 200,000 members) that aims to promote the …

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