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San Leucio and the dragon of Atessa, a cult of transhumance

Saint Leucio is a figure revered in many places in Italy, with a cult that has spread widely through legends and folk traditions. The celebration of Saint Leucio in Atessa on January 11 is particularly significant. According to legend, Saint …

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Traditional living nativity scene returns to Rivisondoli

During the holiday season, the medieval village of Rivisondoli, located halfway between the Abruzzo National Park and the Maiella National Park, relives the magic of Christmas and becomes the natural stage for Italy’s oldest and best-known “Living Nativity Scene,” after …

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From Rome to Abruzzo towns, the magic of Christmas markets

Waiting for Christmas is one of the most significant times of the year, and as the weeks pass, the atmosphere in homes and cities is filled with a special warmth, a magic of anticipation that pervades every space. But what …

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The sweet traditions of Christmas

Christmas is less and less to go, and the kitchens of Abruzzo grandmothers are beginning to get dirty with flour, eggs and chocolate. It is not uncommon, in fact, to find homes buzzing with the preparation of what have become …

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Snow trains on the Trans-Siberian Railway of Italy restart in Abruzzo

A journey aboard historic locomotives through parks, protected areas, villages and trails. The Trans-Siberian Railway of Italy is definitely the most scenic railway in our country, and riding it is magical, in summer as well as in winter. As usual, …

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