tourism

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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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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Cape Water Lake, diving among medieval mills

In Gran Sasso National Park, 180 kilometers from Rome, there is a small man-made lake that has made the list of the world’s best places to dive . Capo d’Acqua Lake rises on the slopes of Mount Scarafano, and its …

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Canale delle Uccole, the Roman aqueduct carved into the rock

The ancient Roman aqueduct of the Uccole, besides being an archaeological site of inestimable value, is one of the most important hydraulic works in Abruzzo. The system built more than two thousand years ago is located in the San Venanzio …

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Canoeing on the Tirino River

If you are looking for wilderness hiking and crystal-clear waters with cool, rejuvenating temperatures, then the Tirino River is for you. On the southern slope of the Gran Sasso, from the headwaters of Capo d’Acqua and Presciano, flow the clear …

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