Visit L’Aquila: Abruzzo - Italy: Top 10 Things to Do - What, How and Why to enjoy the City
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 22 дек 2022
- If you are planning to visit the city of L’Aquila, in Abruzzo - Italy, here you’ll find the best tips on things to do in the town, following a tour between the most relevant points of interest to enjoy, so you can easily imagine and organize your trip: WHAT to see, HOW to plan your visit, and WHY to discover L’Aquila!
In this video:
- WHAT are the major attractions that you can't go home without having seen, including Basilica of Collemaggio, The Spanish Fort, Piazza Duomo, The Basilica of San Bernardino, The Fontana delle 99 Cannelle and Fontana Luminosa, Villa Comunale and Palazzo dell’Emiciclo, L'Aquila's porticoes, the green spaces and attractions around L’Aquila. Without forgetting food tips!
- Then, I’ll describe to you HOW to follow a two-day tour to better visit the city, with tips for nearby attractions.
- Finally, we’ll discover WHY to visit L’Aquila city, with its rich history.
L’Aquila is the capital Abruzzo region, in Italy, 100 km from Rome, and dates back to the twelfth century.
L’Aquila is the city where I grew up and I always loved the beauty of its historical center, full of monumental churches, fascinating squares, extended porticoes, all surrounded by mountains!
This city can offer a unique journey through history, traditions, and nature.
So, what are ten possible attractions that I would show to a foreign friend who comes to visit me?
WHAT
1/10: I would start from the Basilica of Collemaggio, the symbol of the city of L'Aquila, and one of the most visited tourist destinations of Abruzzo. Built in 1288, according to the legends here Pope Celestino V was crowned in 1294. On the left side of the church there is the Holy Door: for believers, crossing this door gives the remission of sins.
2/10: The Spanish Fort was built on the highest point of the city in 1534. The Fort has four massive bastions at the corners, and at the entrance, characterized by the precious stone portal, where you can see the double-headed eagle belonged to Charles V.
3/10: Piazza Duomo is the historic meeting place for the people of L'Aquila. Here you can visit the Cathedral of Saints Massimo and Giorgio, the Church of the Holy Souls, and the pair of old fountains of 1300. In Piazza Duomo there are bars, ice cream parlors, and the tourist information office.
4/10: The Basilica of San Bernardino is located in a panoramic position on the top of the steps of via Forte Braccio. The Basilica is characterized by the high Renaissance facade, built by Cola dell'Amatrice in 1525, and inside you can appreciate the majestic wooden ceiling decorated with gold.
5/10: The Fontana delle 99 Cannelle was built in 1274 in the lower area of the city, near the Aterno river. The plant of the fountain is trapezoidal in shape, an architecture of great impact. The name derives from the number of jets of water that start from stone masks, all different from each other. Try counting them up to 99, which is a symbolic and mysterious number in L'Aquila culture.
6/10: Fontana Luminosa stands at the beginning of Corso Vittorio Emanuele, the ideal gateway to the city center, with the Gran Sasso as a background. The two bronze female bodies support the typical Abruzzo basin from which the jets of water flows. Its name is due to the play of light and colors during the night.
7/10: Behind the Villa Comunale there is the complex of Palazzo dell'Emiciclo, built in 1888, now the seat of the Abruzzo Regional Council. It has a rich Ionic portico in a semicircular shape and hosts concerts and events.
8/10: Crossing L'Aquila's porticoes: L'Aquila's porticoes are an authentic piece of the city's past. They cross Corso Vittorio Emanuele, the main street of the historic center, full of admirable buildings, and reach Piazza Duomo.
9/10: Walking in the green: L'Aquila is a center of art and culture, but look around and behind art and culture: you’ll notice Gran Sasso and so many other mountains. The Castle’s park is an example of a place where you can take a relaxing walk, have an aperitif or stop and read a book. Another green and scenic area just outside the walls is Parco del Sole, close to Collemaggio Basilica.
10/10: Attractions around: if you visit L’Aquila do not miss the opportunity to enjoy breathtaking views visiting Gran Sasso, the highest mountain massif of central Italy and the set of several western films by Sergio Leone. And visit also the panoramic castle of Rocca Calascio, the set of the film The name of the rose, with the actor Sean Connery.
FOOD TIPS
And about food and accommodation, read the video’s description to get some tips, and taste the “Arrosticini”, skewers made with the meat of castrated sheep, and the classic “maccheroni alla chitarra”.
Food tip: Locanda da Mario, Piazza S. Biagio, 4, L'Aquila; 340 559 0545
And don’t forget to subscribe to my travel channel: bit.ly/2LYR7qU
and to follow me on Facebook: / luigistraveltips
and on Instagram: / luigistraveltips
![NoCap - Maliboo [Official Music Video]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/FUV7E0QyniU/mqdefault.jpg)
Beautiful City !
Yes it is 👍
Another outstanding video! Keep up the great work!
Thank you Dan, and Merry Christmas!
@@LuigisTravelTips Merry Christmas!
Happy Christmas to you and your family. Great video.
Thank you Golden, and Merry Christmas!
Luigi L' Aquila looks Amazing. Beautiful Churches and Fabulous Fountains. What a Beautiful Place to Grow Up .I am Visiting Italy in May so Hopefully I will able to See L'Aquila for Myself. Luigi Happy Christmas to you and All Your Family from Ireland 🇮🇪 ☘️Thank You for All Your Great Videos Throughout the Year
Thank you Eddi, and Merry Christmas!
Grazie per aver realizzato un documentario così bello.
What a pretty town! Thank you for all the tips!
Thank you ;)
❤
😍😍 my city
Complimenti di aver escluso la chiesa di san Silvestro, il monumento nazionale e una della chiese più importanti da punto di visto storico e artistico nella città di L’Aquila.
Grazie per la segnalazione Martino, sicuramente anche la chiesa di San Silvestro è da visitare avendo tempo. Un saluto
My nan was born here
Thank you stef to share this ;)
Can someone help me in knowing Laquila University
Hello Innara, visit its web site, it is also in English. Bye
Sir, how much student can earn in this city?
With an entry level part time job I guess around 600/800 euros