Castello d'Ocre Diroccato
Ocre
(12 Km)
The Castle of Ocre is located in the Province of Aquila. The walls of the castle, whose perimeter would be 470 meters, have been preserved and maintained until today in good condition. The property is located on a hill with an extraordinary view. The origins of the castle are ancient even if you do not know a specific date. A peculiar feature of the castle would be the seven towers. The already existing ruins of the castle were further damaged during the earthquake that struck L'Aquila in 2009.
Torre di Santo Iona
Ovindoli
(26 Km)
The Tower of Santo Iona was built on a hill from the Counts of Celano in the 13th century. The structure, with a circular plan, was divided into two rooms: the lower one, at a height of seven meters, was used as a warehouse, while, the upper part, with an octagonal plan, was destined for the body on guard. At the beginning of its construction, the building had a higher structure, however, the historical events and the earthquake of the year 1915 destroyed part of its construction.
Castello Dragonetti de Torres
Pizzoli
(16 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.
Castello Poggio Picenze
Poggio Picenze
(17 Km)
The Poggio Picenze Castle was built in the 9th century. Its structure consisted of six towers. Currently, there are only a few ruins left of the castle that testify to its existence.
Castello Orsini
Scurcola Marsicana
(25 Km)
The Orsini Castle was built around 1200. It has a triangular structure with two cylindrical towers. After a long period of abandonment, the building was restored. Today you can visit only the outside.
Piazza del Duomo
L'Aquila
(8 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
(8 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
(9 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
(20 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
(8 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.
Castello Retenga Diroccato
Fagnano Alto
(21 Km)
The castle of Retenga was erected during the 15th and 16th centuries. Inside there is a small church dedicated to San Pietro. Currently, the castle is open to the public and guided tours are organized.
Castello di L'Aquila
L'Aquila
(9 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.
Palazzo Centi
L'Aquila
(8 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
(8 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
(36 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.
Peltuinum
Prata d'Ansidonia
(23 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.
Basilica di Santa Maria di Collemaggio
L'Aquila
(26 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
(19 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
(12 Km)
Chiesa delle Anime Sante - SS. Maria del Suffragio
L'Aquila
(8 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
Torre Poggio Poponesco
Fiamignano
(18 Km)