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 | Abruzzo L Aquila Avezzano Basilicata Calabria Campania Emilia Romagna Friuli Venezia Giulia Lazio Liguria Lombardia Le Marche Molise Piemonte Puglia Sardinia Sicily Tuscany Trentino Alto Adige Umbria Valle D Aosta Veneto | | L AquilaItaly > Abruzzo > L AquilaL'Aquila's sights include the Forte Spagnolo, a huge Spanish fortress of the 16th century; the Romanesque basilica of S. Maria di Collemaggio (where pope Pope Celestine V was crowned and buried); the basilica of St. Bernardino; and the medieval Fontana delle 99 Cannelle, or Fountain of the 99 Spouts (whose source is still unknown) commemorating the 99 villages said to have established the city. A well-known city landmark is the Fontana Luminosa (Luminous Fountain), a sculpture of two women bearing large jars, built in the 1930s. The surrounding area boasts Roman ruins (the important Roman city of Amiternum), ancient monasteries, and numerous castles. The best-known of these is Rocca Calascio (used in the 1980s as the location for the movie Ladyhawk), which is the highest castle of Italy and one of the highest in Europe. Also nearby are several ski resorts for Gran Sasso d'Italia, the highest of the Apennines. Pages referring to L AquilaHere are links to a selection of pages that mention L Aquila within this website: Abruzzo Snippets of Articles Relating to L AquilaItaly > Abruzzo Some towns in Abruzzo include L'Aquila, Chieti, Pescara, Teramo, Vasto, Avezzano, Giulianova, Sulmona, Lanciano, Montesilvano, Francavilla al Mare, Roseto, Penne, Castel di Sangro and, smaller in size, Tortoreto, Alba Adriatica, Pescasseroli, Collelongo, Villavallelonga, Gissi, Rocca di Mezzo near Campo Felice, a ski resort in the Gran Sasso Mountains, Ovindoli, another ski resort near the Velino mountain, and Roccaraso, the first ski resort in the South - Central Italy, near Castel di Sangro. Italy > Abruzzo > Teramo Teramo is a town in the central Italian region of Abruzzo, at 432 m (1417 ft) above sea-level, with 51,000 inhabitants as of the 2003 census. It is the capital of the province of Teramo. Italy > Abruzzo > Pescara Pescara is the major city of its Abruzzo region, and is one of the most important economic, commercial, and tourist center on the Adriatic coast. There is a major industrial district between Pescara and nearby Chieti. Pescara's shoreline extends for more than 20 kilometers. It is most popular among Italian tourists during the summer months for its seaside. Situated in the ocean are many rock wave breakers, encouraging calm waters. There is a shopping district and considerable nightlife. | |
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