Gran Sasso

Travel

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 03/01/2017 - 09:00

One of the largest protected areas in Europe, the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park covers an area of 2,014 square kilometers (778 sq mi) spread…

Travel

Sharing Memorable Experiences on a Multigenerational Trip to Italy’s Abruzzo

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 01/27/2017 - 04:21

[The Di Guglielmo Family from the New York area on a multigenerational trip to Abruzzo organized by Italia Sweet Italia last summer. Photo credits: Tony Di…

Culture

Enjoying Life in the Slow Lane: Travelling in Abruzzo

by Anna Lebedeva | Sun, 06/14/2015 - 17:24

The green region of Abruzzo, where I live, remains off-the-beaten track despite its proximity to Rome. It takes just over an hour by car or bus to reach its…

Travel

Abruzzo's Taste and Tradition

by ITALY | Fri, 05/02/2014 - 05:36

Wildflowers in bloom, the flight of golden eagles, marsicani bears waking up after a long winter sleep, welcome to spring in Abruzzo. With three national…

Lifestyle

Reliquary with John Paul II's Blood Stolen from Church

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 01/28/2014 - 04:06

A reliquary containing the blood of pope John Paul II was stolen Sunday from the church of San Pietro della Ienca, in the province of L'Aquila. The local…