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Tips for sleeping in Capitignano

Campings

Mountain

Ghiacciaio del Calderone

Pietracamela (21 Km)

It is the second southernmost glacier in Europe, it is located on the northern slope of the Corno Grande inside the Gran Sasso massif at an altitude of between 2650 and 2850 meters above sea level. Ideal point of arrival for high altitude excursions.

Wellness and Spa

Terme di Cotilia

Castel Sant'Angelo (26 Km)

Country

Quercia gigante

Amatrice (12 Km)

The Giant Oak is located in Amatrice, in the hamlet Sant'Angelo, in the province of L'Aquila. The latest data we have let us know that the oak is more or less 600 years old, it is 22 m high and a diameter of more than 7 meters. It is also considered among the oldest oaks. The tree is part of the monuments of Italy. The “Grande Cerro” is located 10 minutes from the Piazza di Sant'Angelo.

Lago di Campotosto

Campotosto (6 Km)

The largest artificial reservoir in Europe, represents a very important place of rest and reproduction for thousands of migratory and settlement birds. On the lake, you can also go canoeing, windsurfing and birdwatching. The lake is part of the state nature reserve at a height of 1313 a.s.l.

Art and culture

Basilica di Santa Maria di Collemaggio

L'Aquila (51 Km)

The Basilica of Santa Maria di Collemaggio is an important place of Catholic worship in the city of L'Aquila. Founded in 1287 at the behest of Pietro da Morrone, crowned Pope Celestine V in 1294, it is the most important religious monument in the city. It contains the world's first Holy Door and is home to a unique annual jubilee. The basilica was badly damaged during the 2009 earthquake and is still closed for restoration work that is expected to end in 2016.

Santuario Giovanni Paolo II

L'Aquila (16 Km)

It is a medieval Romanesque building probably dating back to the first half of 1300. Since 2005 it has officially become “The Pope's Church” as on that date an important demonstration was held for the name of the former Gendarme summit (m.2424) to Pope John Paul II.

Parco archeologico della necropoli di Fossa

Fossa (29 Km)

Museo Civico delle Arti e Tradizioni Popolari

Micigliano (22 Km)

The Civic Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions was built in 1997. It is considered as one of the most particular that exposes traditional objects of everyday life. For example, cupboards, plows, tools of work in the house and also of craftsmanship. Particular is the room with the photos explaining the works.

Santuario Santa Maria delle Grazie

Amatrice (14 Km)

The Sanctuary of Madonna delle Grazie is located in Amatrice. The villa was owned by Marco Terenzio Varrone. The interior of the building is composed of baroque decorations with wooden cover.

Torre Civica

Arquata del Tronto (28 Km)

The Civic Tower stands in Piazza Umberto I since the 16th century. The original form of the bell tower worked on sail, but over the years it was modified to get to its current appearance. The building is now open to the public.

Rocca di Arquata

Arquata del Tronto (28 Km)

The fortress was built in the 11th century for war reasons, which also explains its military architecture and the fact that it is located on a border area of 4 regions. The building was restored several times, undergoing changes necessary for its initial purpose. In addition, it has always been subjected to the attention of the most important government structures over the centuries. Today you can visit freely.

Castello di L'Aquila

L'Aquila (20 Km)

The Castle of L'Aquila is a fortress that was built at the behest of the Viceroy of Naples Don Pedro di Toledo in the first half of the 500, during the Spanish settlement. The building was built to suppress the rebellion of the citizens who had joined the French. The Castle was also used as accommodation for French and German soldiers in the nineteenth century and during World War II.

Castello Dragonetti de Torres

Pizzoli (10 Km)

Dragonetti de Torres Castle was built in the 17th century on a project by Pietro Larbitro. The structure has a square plan with impressive angular turrets at the top.

Piazza del Duomo

L'Aquila (21 Km)

The biggest square in town; it also hosts the most important monuments. Here, every week the market takes place. The Cathedral dates back to the XIII century and it has been rebuilt after the earthquake of the XVIII century.

Fontana delle 99 cannelle

L'Aquila (20 Km)

It is the symbol of the town and dates back to the XIII century. But what you see today, has been built during the last century, piece by piece, in the enlargment of the church. The fountain is covered in white and pink stones.

Forte spagnolo

L'Aquila (20 Km)

Seth in the northern part of the town, it was built by the Spanish. The rectangular building is part of the well preserved walls of the town. It is made up of four solid ramparts at the four angles and it hosts the National Museum of Abruzzo.

Amiternum - scavi archeologici

L'Aquila (10 Km)

A community of L'Aquila, where you can find a first century amphitheatre, a Roman theatre, the old spas and an aqueduct. Under the church of San Michele Arcangelo you can also visit the catacombs.

Basilica di San Bernardino

L'Aquila (21 Km)

Set in the city centre, a few meters from Corso Vittorio Emanuele II. The huge stairsand the Rinascimental facade by Cola Dell'Amatrice, rebuilt in 1703 after an earthquake, are truly impressing.

Palazzo Centi

L'Aquila (24 Km)

This palace is set on Santa Giusta Square, in front of the homonymous church. it has been built in 1776 by Loreto Cicchi Pescocostanzo in Borromean Style. Today it is the seat of the Abruzzo Region.

Costa Masciarelli

L'Aquila (21 Km)

This alley in the historical centre is surrounded by medieval palaces, old portals, passages and stairs. It is one of the most beautiful palces in town and it leads to Piazza del Duomo in Collemaggio.

Villa Comunale

L'Aquila (62 Km)

Set in the lower part of the town, close to Porta Napoli, it is surrounded by a number of parks with beautiful fountains. Here there also is a restaurant and various sports fields. The Villa is set in front of Palazzo Emiciclo.

Chiesa delle Anime Sante - SS. Maria del Suffragio

L'Aquila (21 Km)

The church has been built in the XVIII century in Baroque style; today it is pherhaps the most famous in town, since the earthquake of 2009. It directly faces Duomo's Square

Museo del Volo Libero "M. De Bernardi"

Castel Sant'Angelo (26 Km)

Food and wine

Agriristoro San Gregorio

L'Aquila (20 Km)

Sport and fun

Fagus Park Leonessa

Leonessa (26 Km)

Services and tourist information

Comune di Capitignano

Capitignano

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

Capitignano

Comune di Cittareale

Cittareale (16 Km)

Comune di Micigliano

Micigliano (22 Km)

Pro Loco

Cittareale (16 Km)

Pro Loco

Lucoli (25 Km)

Pro Loco

Pietracamela (19 Km)

Comune di Leonessa

Leonessa (28 Km)

Comunita' Montana del Gran Sasso

Montorio al Vomano (27 Km)

Comune di Cagnano Amiterno

Cagnano Amiterno (9 Km)

Comune di Campotosto

Campotosto (7 Km)

Comune di L'Aquila

L'Aquila (20 Km)

Comune di Lucoli

Lucoli (25 Km)

Comune di Montereale

Montereale (5 Km)

Comune di Pizzoli

Pizzoli (9 Km)

Comune di Scoppito

Scoppito (17 Km)

Comune di Tornimparte

Tornimparte (25 Km)

Comune di Cortino

Cortino (23 Km)

Comune di Montorio al Vomano

Montorio al Vomano (28 Km)

Comune di Pietracamela

Pietracamela (19 Km)

Comune di Valle Castellana

Valle Castellana (29 Km)

Comune di Accumoli

Accumoli (20 Km)

Comune di Amatrice

Amatrice (12 Km)

Comune di Antrodoco

Antrodoco (21 Km)

Comune di Borbona

Borbona (14 Km)

Comune di Borgo Velino

Borgo Velino (24 Km)

Comune di Castel Sant' Angelo

Castel Sant'Angelo (28 Km)

Comune di Rocca Santa Maria

Rocca Santa Maria (26 Km)

Comune di Tossicia

Tossicia (29 Km)

Comune di Crognaleto

Crognaleto (15 Km)

Comune di Fano Adriano

Fano Adriano (20 Km)

Comune di Arquata del Tronto

Arquata del Tronto (28 Km)

Comune di Barete

Barete (10 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni E di Accoglienza Turistica

L'Aquila (55 Km)

Amm.Ne Prov. Settore Turismo

L'Aquila (21 Km)

Comune di Fossa

Fossa (30 Km)

Comunita'Montana Amiternina

L'Aquila (21 Km)

A.P.S.T. Amministrazione Provinciale Settore Turismo

L'Aquila (20 Km)

E.P.T. Ente Provinciale per il Turismo

L'Aquila (20 Km)

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

L'Aquila (20 Km)

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

L'Aquila (55 Km)

Pro Loco Santissima Annunziata

Valle Castellana (29 Km)

Pro Loco Piano Vomano

Crognaleto (18 Km)

Pro Loco

Leonessa (28 Km)

Pro Loco

Micigliano (22 Km)

Pro Loco

Arquata del Tronto (28 Km)

Comune di Posta

Posta (17 Km)

Pro Loco

Borbona (14 Km)

Pro Loco

Borgo Velino (24 Km)

AQ Preturo Aeroporto dei Parchi

L'Aquila (16 Km)

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

Accumoli (20 Km)

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

Amatrice (12 Km)

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

Antrodoco (21 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Arquata Del Tronto

Arquata del Tronto (28 Km)

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

Barete (8 Km)

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

Borbona (13 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Borgo Velino

Borgo Velino (23 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Cagnano Amiterno

Cagnano Amiterno (9 Km)

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

Campotosto (7 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Castel Sant'angelo

Castel Sant'Angelo (26 Km)

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

Cittareale (16 Km)

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

Cortino (23 Km)

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

Crognaleto (15 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Fano Adriano

Fano Adriano (20 Km)

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

Fossa (29 Km)

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

Leonessa (28 Km)

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

Lucoli (26 Km)

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

Micigliano (22 Km)

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

Montereale (4 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Montorio Al Vomano

Montorio al Vomano (29 Km)

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

Pietracamela (21 Km)

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

Pizzoli (10 Km)

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

Posta (17 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Rocca Santa Maria

Rocca Santa Maria (26 Km)

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

Scoppito (17 Km)

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

Tornimparte (25 Km)

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

Tossicia (29 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Valle Castellana

Valle Castellana (29 Km)

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

Tips for sleeping in Capitignano

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Art and culture

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Montereale

Cagnano Amiterno

Barete

Pizzoli

Borbona

Crognaleto

Posta

Campotosto

Amatrice

Scoppito

Cittareale

L'Aquila

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