Marche
Mare e montagne, Abruzzo is perfectly positioned in Italy’s centro at the heart of the Apennine mountains and stretching to the Adriatic coast with an incredible range of natural landscapes, beautiful medieval towns, fishing villages and unique UNESCO heritage sites. What also keeps us coming back for more is the creative gastronomy.
FUN FACTS
- Abruzzo is ancient. Well, neolithic - the earliest remains of civilisation dates back to 6,500BC.
- With more than half the region in national parks and protected reserves, Abruzzo is Italy’s greenest.
- L’Aquila’s Fontana delle 99 cannelle only has 93 spouts.
- 10th century Rocca Calscio castle is the epic and unforgettable setting for Ladyhawke.
- Sulmona has bragging rights as the hometown of Ovid, Ancient Rome’s wittiest poet.
Marche
Mare e montagne, Abruzzo is perfectly positioned in Italy’s centro at the heart of the Apennine mountains and stretching to the Adriatic coast with an incredible range of natural landscapes, beautiful medieval towns, fishing villages and unique UNESCO heritage sites. What also keeps us coming back for more is the creative gastronomy.
FUN FACTS
- Abruzzo is ancient. Well, neolithic - the earliest remains of civilisation dates back to 6,500BC.
- With more than half the region in national parks and protected reserves, Abruzzo is Italy’s greenest.
- L’Aquila’s Fontana delle 99 cannelle only has 93 spouts.
- 10th century Rocca Calscio castle is the epic and unforgettable setting for Ladyhawke.
- Sulmona has bragging rights as the hometown of Ovid, Ancient Rome’s wittiest poet.
GUIDES
La Spezia’s Seascapes and secrets
What’s so special about La Spezia? Discover the secrets of this underrated coastal gem in Liguria
ISSIMO’s Guide to Pesaro and Fano
All you need to know on what to do, see and eat in Pesaro and Fano, two quaint jewels on the Adriatic Coast
FOOD
Mezzi Paccheri, Ceci e Baccalà with Emidio Pepe
Your favourite Roman dish.
Lavoro in Purezza, an interview with Chef Niko Romito
Introducing Abruzzo's most prolific chef Niko Romito.
