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Valle dell'ombra

Carpineto della Nora (10 Km)

In the town of Valle dell'Ombra, with an altitude of 1462, is the astronomical site, from where you can have a 360° view of the sky, except the south area, slightly covered by trees. To make the plain enchanting is a statue that depicts an Alpine. In addition to this astronomical site, in Carpineto della Nora we also find another one located in the locality Tricalle.

Art and culture

Castello di Beffi Diroccato

Acciano (11 Km)

Built in 1185, it corresponds to a defensive castle being built on a slope. Losing his function of time, he was abandoned. It has been restored lately. Today it is a theater with characteristic re-enactments in costume.

Torre di Roccapreturo

Acciano (10 Km)

The Tower of Roccapreturo was built between the 13th and 14th centuries. The medieval building is located on a rocky spur in a position high from the town and has an irregular pentagonal structure, 10 meters high. In the past, the tower was part of the territorial defensive system.

Chiesa S.Maria di Cartignano Sec. XI

Bussi sul Tirino (7 Km)

The Church of S. Maria di Cartignano dates back to the eleventh century and was built by Benedictine monks. It was a monastery for about three centuries. Then, since it was abandoned, it became the grain of St. Liberator. It has a structure with three naves. This could be said thanks to careful studies and from the remains that we can see. Unfortunately, only parts of the original structure are currently visible.

Chiesa San Pietro ad Oratorium

Bussi sul Tirino (3 Km)

The Church of St. Peter in Oratorium was erected at the behest of the Lombard king, Desiderio. Its construction dates back to 752, the year in which it is cited as the possession of the Benedictine monks of San Vincenzo al Volturno. From the Lombard period, traces of some bas-reliefs placed above the portal are visible. In addition, the palindroma inscription of the “Sator Square” is of great importance.

Castello di Rocca Calascio

Calascio (9 Km)

A charming fortress in the Province of L'Aquila, considered by National Geographic one of the 15 most beautiful castles in the world. Quadrangular in shape with square stones, it has been set of numerous internationally renowned films such as 'Lady Hawke' and 'The Name of the Rose' to name a few.

Castello di Bominaco Diroccato

Caporciano (8 Km)

The Castle of Bominaco was erected for reasons of defense. The first nucleus of the castle dates back to the twelfth century. In 1424 the structure was destroyed by the expedition of Braccio da Montone. Currently, only its ruins are visible.

Abbazia di S.Bartolomeo

Carpineto della Nora (10 Km)

The Abbey of S. Bartolomeo is located in the Municipality of Carpineto della Nora. The building was built in 962 by Bernardo's will. The church has a rectangular structure, with only one central door. Inside it was restored and its present appearance was conferred on it by the changes made in the twelfth century.

Castello-Recinto di S.Pio delle Camere

San Pio delle Camere (9 Km)

The Castle-Recinto was built in the highest part of the resort. It is one of the most beautiful examples of this type of construction in the area and beyond. It is assumed to have been built around the 12th century. The enclosure has the form of an isosceles triangle, in which a pentagonal tower stands out. It was assumed that the castle was built at different historical moments. Today it is in good condition.

Torre Medievale

Tione Degli Abruzzi (13 Km)

The Medieval Tower was built in the fourteenth century with the function of defense and warning in case of danger. At first, the building was part of a fortification which no longer exists today. The Tower has a square structure, which was accessed by a retractable staircase. In 1951, it underwent some changes: an entrance was opened at the base and a clock was placed on the façade. Today, the Tower performs a civic function.

Museo Civico - Etnografico

Castel del Monte (11 Km)

The Ethnographic Civic Museum is divided into a series of exhibition venues distributed within the historic center.The tourist, walking among squares and alleys, can descend into the ancient traditions of Castel del Mount The museum tour touches: “The oven of the dance”, "The Ancient House”, "The Work of the Fields”, “The Art of Wool” and “Shepherding”.

Palazzo Colelli

Castel del Monte (106 Km)

Between the '500 and 800 the Colelli family was one of the richest and most famous in the country. Around its riches and the behavioral originality of its members, numerous anecdotes and legends were born, among which there is also that of the famous 'treasure room' (among one hundred) which still was not found.

Centro storico di Castel del Monte

Castel del Monte (11 Km)

Castel del Monte is an important example of urban fortification. The two most important architectural features are: the wall-houses, buildings having a dual function, residential and defensive, and the sports, tunnels dug into the rock to connect various parts of the inhabited.

Peltuinum

Prata d'Ansidonia (12 Km)

Peltuinum is an archaeological area that houses the remains of an ancient Roman city of the 3rd century. The city was inhabited by more than 11,000 inhabitants and consisted of different structures among which we can distinguish the theater dedicated to the worship of Apollo. Due to a strong earthquake, the city was razed to the ground. Currently, there are only a few ruins left.

Food and wine

Consorzio Tutela dello Zafferano dell'Aquila

Navelli (6 Km)

Gentile Riccardo

Ofena (6 Km)

Frantoio Granchelli Rina

Civitella Casanova (14 Km)

MonasteriuM

Civitella Casanova (15 Km)

Services and tourist information

Comune di Capestrano

Capestrano

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Capestrano

Capestrano

Comune di Caporciano

Caporciano (8 Km)

Comune di Secinaro

Secinaro (15 Km)

Comune di Pescosansonesco

Pescosansonesco (10 Km)

Comune di Carpineto della Nora

Carpineto della Nora (10 Km)

Comune di Popoli

Popoli (12 Km)

Comune di Torre De' Passeri

Torre de'Passeri (14 Km)

Comune di Vicoli

Vicoli (14 Km)

Pro Loco

Calascio (8 Km)

Pro Loco

Civitaquana (12 Km)

Pro Loco

Civitella Casanova (17 Km)

Pro Loco

Prata d'Ansidonia (13 Km)

Comune di Castiglione a Casauria

Castiglione a Casauria (11 Km)

Comune di Civitaquana

Civitaquana (12 Km)

Comune di Civitella Casanova

Civitella Casanova (15 Km)

Comune di Cugnoli

Cugnoli (14 Km)

Comune di Pietranico

Pietranico (12 Km)

Associazione di Promozione Sociale Colline Pescaresi

Cugnoli (17 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Acciano

Acciano (11 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Brittoli

Brittoli (10 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Bussi Sul Tirino

Bussi sul Tirino (8 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Calascio

Calascio (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Caporciano

Caporciano (8 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Carapelle Calvisio

Carapelle Calvisio (8 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Carpineto Della Nora

Carpineto della Nora (11 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Castel Del Monte

Castel del Monte (11 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Castelvecchio Calvisio

Castelvecchio Calvisio (8 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Castiglione A Casauria

Castiglione a Casauria (11 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Civitaquana

Civitaquana (13 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Civitella Casanova

Civitella Casanova (15 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Collepietro

Collepietro (5 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Cugnoli

Cugnoli (14 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Fontecchio

Fontecchio (14 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Molina Aterno

Molina Aterno (14 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Navelli

Navelli (5 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Ofena

Ofena (6 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Pescosansonesco

Pescosansonesco (10 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Pietranico

Pietranico (12 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Popoli

Popoli (12 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Prata D'ansidonia

Prata d'Ansidonia (13 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica San Benedetto In Perillis

San Benedetto in Peril (10 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica San Pio Delle Camere

San Pio delle Camere (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Santo Stefano Di Sessanio

Santo Stefano di Sessanio (13 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Secinaro

Secinaro (15 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Tione Degli Abruzzi

Tione Degli Abruzzi (13 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Tocco Da Casauria

Tocco Casauria (14 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Torre De' Passeri

Torre de'Passeri (14 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Vicoli

Vicoli (14 Km)

Comune di Tione degli Abruzzi

Tione Degli Abruzzi (12 Km)

Comune di Brittoli

Brittoli (9 Km)

Comune di Bussi sul Tirino

Bussi sul Tirino (8 Km)

Comune Santo Stefano Di Sessanio

Santo Stefano di Sessanio (13 Km)

Comunita'Montana Sirentina

Secinaro (15 Km)

Comune di Acciano

Acciano (13 Km)

Comune di Calascio

Calascio (8 Km)

Comune di Carapelle Calvisio

Carapelle Calvisio (8 Km)

Comune di Castel del Monte

Castel del Monte (6 Km)

Comune di Castelvecchio Calvisio

Castelvecchio Calvisio (8 Km)

Comune di Collepietro

Collepietro (5 Km)

Comune di Fontecchio

Fontecchio (14 Km)

Comune di Molina Aterno

Molina Aterno (14 Km)

Comune di Navelli

Navelli (5 Km)

Comune di Ofena

Ofena (7 Km)

Comune di Prata D'Ansidonia

Prata d'Ansidonia (13 Km)

Comune di San Pio delle Camere

San Pio delle Camere (10 Km)

Visit Capestrano - Tourism and travel tips for your vacation or weekend.

Travel guides and videos

Navelli (4,6Km)The red gold of Abruzzo

Sulmona (28Km)Sulmona — confetti, but not only

Tips for sleeping in Capestrano

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Navelli

Ofena

Carapelle Calvisio

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