Natural Areas Lago di Campotosto 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.
Pizzoli (15 Km) Castello Dragonetti de Torres 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.
L'Aquila (16 Km) Santuario Giovanni Paolo II 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.
L'Aquila (17 Km) Amiternum - scavi archeologici 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.
Assergi (20 Km) Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso The Park occupies 150 thousand hectares of area, covers three Italian regions Abruzzo, Marche and Lazio and five provinces: Teramo, L'Aquila, Pescara, Ascoli Piceno and Rieti.