L'Aquila Holidays 2012

L'Aquila at a Glance

The capital of the Abruzzo region, the city and commune L'Aquila sits on the hillside located in the middle of a narrow valley and offers renaissance buildings, pizzerias and churches perfect for a summer holiday in 2012.

You'll Love L'Aquila if...

• You are travelling as a family and are looking for a perfect traditional Italian destination.
• You are travelling as a couple and want to lose yourself in the romance of Italy.
• You are looking for a cultural institution to explore.

Holidays in L'Aquila

Surrounded by snow capped mountains, L'Aquila is a maze of narrow streets full of medieval charm and cultural highlights. Blocked off by the mountains, L'Aquila offers a cool climate for the perfect holiday in 2012.

• Popular with the Roman locals, L'Aquila is well known for its hiking and skiing in the surrounding mountains, popular within both the summer and winter.
• Take to the highest part of the town to see the massive Spanish Fort erected by Don Pedro de Toledo in 1534, currently acting at the National Museum of Abruzzo. Made of four bastions connected by imposing walls complete with openings for archers and cannons.
• The earthquake of 2009 ruined many of buildings in L'Aquila and the Cathedral of San Massimo was damaged by the aftershocks, but some of the Cathedral still remains and should be visited while in L'Aquila.
• For those interested in sports, L'Aquila is home to Italian football champions, L’Aquila Calicio, while visiting L'Aquila make sure you try to catch the team playing.
• Take in some of L'Aquila’s best art with a visit to the Musical Conservatory, Arts Academy and Theatre.
• If you have kids in tow then make sure you visit the Museo Nazionale d’Abruzzo, its most popular exhibition is the skeleton of mammoth found in the local area.

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