Lettomanoppello (Abruzzo)

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Rose window of Santa Maria di Collemaggio
L’Aquila in Abruzzo Named Italian Capital of Culture for 2026

The announcement coincides with the forthcoming 15-year anniversary of a 6.3 magnitude earthquake that struck the town and surrounding areas in 2009. Mayor Pierluigi Biondi said that the title will aid in rebuilding the social fabric of the community. 

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Reale
These are the Top 2 Restaurants in Italy, According to Gambero Rosso

Chefs Massimo Bottura (Osteria Francescana) and Niko Romito (Reale) are tied for the top spot in the new 2024 guide from leading Italian food and wine publisher, Gambero Rosso.

Travel
Sunset view from Al Murè
48 Hours in Provincia di Chieti

With 48 hours to spend in Abruzzo’s most populated province, you can get a taste of village life, relax at the beach, and hike up to a castle in the mountains. Here’s how to do it all.

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Casoli greenery
How the Little Town of Casoli Won the Hearts of Rai 3 (and the Rest of Italy)

Casoli’s recent placement in the Borgo dei Borghi contest is big news in this little hilltop town. We sat down with the staff of Palazzo Ricci, a fractional ownership club breathing new life into the borgo, to learn more. 

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This Season, Give a Gift That Lasts Forever With Fractional Ownership of Palazzo Ricci

Straddling mountains and sea, the unique location and history of this 18th-century palace makes it a fractional co-ownership opportunity with a difference. 

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Properties for sale in Abruzzo

Palazzo Ricci Private Residence Club 11
Fractional ownership in Casoli
89500
Panoramic, stone, country house, barn, outbuilding, garage, 2000sqm of land, 1.4km to town, peaceful and quiet 0
Country Home - To Restore in Filetto
33000
2000sqm of olive grove with a 150 year old, 40sqm, stone ruin in a panoramic, mountain location 0
Country Home - To Restore in Civitella Messer Raimondo
10000
Detached, new Villa of 400sqm, 1km to a tourist village, 1300sqm flat garden, garages, mountain views, easy access, peaceful 0
Villa in Roccascalegna
280000
Detached country house, 14 rooms, in the mountains, attic, outbuildings, 2500sqm of garden, 1km to the center, habitable, central heating 0
Detached House in Montenerodomo
140000
Stone structure town house of 100sqm, 3 beds, with garden of 250sqm 400 meters to bars and restaurants 0
Town - City Home in Montenerodomo
25000
New Bungalow of 150sqm, 8km to the beach, detached, 3 beds, 3 baths, 500sqm of garden, peaceful 3
New Builds in Rocca San Giovanni
395000
Finished, 3 bed, 125sqm town house, amazing views, nicely presented, with garage, in the mountains 0
Town - City Home in Montenerodomo
43000

Recipes From Abruzzo

Recipes
pasta
Chitarrina or Fedelini with Tuna Ragù

The robustly flavored sauce relies on good pantry ingredients: the best-tinned tuna and anchovies you can procure, excellent capers, and high-quality canned (or home-canned) tomatoes. 

 

Recipes
Sice pizza dolce
Pizza Dolce Teramana: Layer Cake Specialty of Abruzzo

This show-stopper of a cake from Abruzzo has three layers of flavored sponge cake and two layers of rich custard for a decadent dessert.

Recipes
torcelli
Torcetti (or Ciambelline) al Vino: Ring-Shaped Cookies for When Guests Come Calling

These ring-shaped cookies, common in central and southern Italy, are made with olive oil and wine — perfect for setting out on the table with coffee or tea when guests drop by.

 

Recipes
Soffione di Ricotta
Soffione di Ricotta

In Abruzzo, the soffione is a traditional Easter dessert, though its growing popularity means you can now find it year-round in many bakeries throughout the region.

Recipes
saffron sagne e ceci
Sagne e Ceci: Abruzzese Pasta with Chickpeas

Legumes form the base for this Abruzzese country-style soup, a humble but delicious dish that uses not only the chickpeas, but also their cooking liquid, leaving nothing to waste.

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What others are saying about Abruzzo

@rbaines18 asks:

Ciao tutti,

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@ALIDANDREA asks:

BANK ACCOUNTS … Advice on best and cheapest ( charges) bank accounts for Italy.  Had a BPER account they were charging me €17 every couple of months just to have a debit card 😳.    Also about about saving accounts any thoughts.   Many thanks for any advice 😊👍🏻

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@pd.1965 asks:

Hi Guys,

We are purchasing a house in Abruzzo as a second home with a view we will stay for a month at a time as we would like to drive down from the UK. Calais, Reims, into Switzerland route. We would like to bring our two dogs with us and would welcome any tips. 

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