Summer is here and with it come traditional festivals, sagre, and concerts. What are your plans? See below our pick of some of the best summer festivals Continue Reading
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Easter in Abruzzo is filled with exciting things to do. There will be many religious processions, traditional celebrations and, naturally, plenty of food. Starting on Holy Thursday, Continue Reading
Evviva Sant'Antonio! You will hear this exclamation across the region on January 16-17 as Abruzzo celebrates the feast of Sant'Antonio Abate, the protector of domestic animals and Continue Reading
“Parenti serpenti” (the English title is “Dearest Relatives, Poisonous Relations”) is a dark comedy directed by Mario Monicelli, based on a play by Carmine Amoroso and filmed Continue Reading
Almost 30 years ago, the Carnival of Città Sant’Angelo was reborn, bringing together both young and old to celebrate the town’s ancient tradition. Paola Ceresano is a Continue Reading
Every year, Abruzzo celebrates Christmas with nativity scenes. Miniature and made by local artisans, or live scenes played by children and adults, they are joyous events with Continue Reading
La Giostra is the biggest event that should feature on your list of things to see in summer in Sulmona. The pandemic stopped it for two years, Continue Reading
Cocullo is a small medieval town with a population of 200 people in the Province of L’Aquila, just over an hour from Rome and 40 minutes from Continue Reading
Many towns and villages are getting ready for Easter events in Abruzzo, some of which have origins going as far back as the Middle Ages. Even not Continue Reading
Every year, Abruzzo celebrates Christmas with nativity scenes. Miniature and made by local artisans, or live scenes played by children and adults, they are joyous events with Continue Reading