abruzzo

Traditions of Abruzzo: the Aquilan Tombolo

Bobbin work, lacework, and embroidery have been Abruzzo’s excellences for at least six centuries. This long and noble tradition is still alive today especially in the province of L’Aquila. Not only in the capital city, but also in the surrounding …

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Journey to Casalincontrada, the village of earthen houses at the foot of the Maiella Mountains

We were in Casalincontrada, in the province of Chieti, also known as the land of earthen housing. The phenomenon of earthen houses can be found in most of the provinces of Chieti, Pescara and Teramo. They became massively widespread in …

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Traditional recipes of Abruzzo, capretto cacio e uova

We present the Easter recipe for capretto cacio e uova, typical of Abruzzo’s pastoral tradition, in a version revisited by Chef Davide Nanni. A rich dish with intense flavors reminiscent of the aromas of grandmothers’ kitchens.

Raiano and the ancient beneficial waters of La Solfa spring

Thermal exploitation in Raiano was active from the time of imperial Rome: this is confirmed, though dimly visible, by the ruins and traces of the ancient activity. The sulfur waters of Raiano flow from the spring called La Solfa and …

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Arsoli: the large underground barrier to block a landslide on the A24

In Arsoli, on the Lazio-Abruzzo border, a landslide is being monitored by a network of sensors. Today, engineers from Strada dei Parchi, are completing work on the installation of an innovative underground barrier made of steel pipes that will permanently …

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