traditions

The Highway of Tastes: La Pupa e il Cavallo, the typical Easter sweets of Abruzzo

A recipe with ancient origins, which used to be prepared for the families of future brides and grooms on the occasion of the official engagement, over the years the Pupa e il Cavallo has become a typical Easter dessert. Traditionally, …

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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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Scanno, the photographers’ village and that shot exhibited in New York

In addition to being one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, famous for its typical female costumes, the town of Scanno is also known for being the subject of study among the most important photographers of the 20th century. …

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