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Buone Feste! Happy Holidays to all our subscribers and followers!
24/12/2025

Buone Feste! Happy Holidays to all our subscribers and followers!

Did you read the story of the Presepe Antinori in the latest issue?Giacomo De Crecchio who rediscovered it in a dusty st...
23/12/2025

Did you read the story of the Presepe Antinori in the latest issue?

Giacomo De Crecchio who rediscovered it in a dusty storeroom of a convent in Lanciano (CH) 15 years ago, says it is one of Italy’s most remarkable nativity sets. Created in the 17th century for the wealthy Antinori family of L’Aquila, the Presepe comprises 110 large wooden figures, carved with striking realism (some even bear the marks of illnesses common at the time) and dressed in damask, silk, wool, and lace.

Yet, despite its considerable artistic and historical value, the Presepe has been left in storage for over 200 years. Administrative neglect and stalled bureaucracy have allowed dust to settle and woodworm to damage some of the figurines.

Wouldn’t it be great to see it displayed in a dedicated toom in a museum in Lanciano?!

Photos by Gaetano De Crecchio.

Did you get the latest issue of ABRUZZISSIMO? It is filled with seasonal magic, gift idea, festive recipes, and stories ...
10/12/2025

Did you get the latest issue of ABRUZZISSIMO? It is filled with seasonal magic, gift idea, festive recipes, and stories from your beloved region.

We tell the story of a magnificent seventeenth-century Presepe that was discovered In the Franciscan Convent of Sant’Angelo della Pace in Lanciano some years ago but its 107 figures still lies unseen.

In the spirit of the season, we make our way to Pescocostanzo (AQ), long beloved by ski enthusiasts, Baroque art lovers, and foodies.
To add another touch of festive enchantment, we share the tale of Nicolas Gentile and the Tolkien-inspired Shire he built in Bucchianico.

In this month’s issue you will find a special supplement with 54 Christmas markets, beautiful Nativities, and unique festive experiences in Abruzzo.

Did you get the November issue?Abruzzo has entered Capetiempe, “the head of time.” Once marking the end of the agricultu...
05/11/2025

Did you get the November issue?

Abruzzo has entered Capetiempe, “the head of time.” Once marking the end of the agricultural year, this season culminated in the Feast of San Martino, celebrated with bonfires, young wine, and roasted chestnuts.

In this issue, we look at the traditions that keep San Martino alive across the region, learn about the briganti of Abruzzo, and wander through Morino Vecchio, a ghost village beneath the Monti Ernici in Valle Roveto.

In our new issue, one reader shares her story of moving to Abruzzo — from serving shepherd’s pie to her new neighbours to the day her husband was mistaken for the village priest.

You’ll also find a royal recipe said to have been created for Egypt’s King Faruq during his visit to Francavilla al Mare in the late 1950s, a suggestion for a walk through Bosco Sant’Antonio, and the story of a second-hand shop that feels like a time capsule.

Did you get the October issue of ABRUZZISSIMO?This month we ask: what is it like for children to grow up in Abruzzo’s sm...
08/10/2025

Did you get the October issue of ABRUZZISSIMO?

This month we ask: what is it like for children to grow up in Abruzzo’s small villages? We hear directly from the young voices of San Pio and Fontecchio to find out.

This issue includes a mini-guide to San Valentino in Abruzzo Citeriore, Italy’s town with the longest name, with practical tips on what to see, do, and explore.

Meet the Della Noce family of Teramo, master makers of the ddu botte, the traditional accordion loved by folk musicians worldwide.
And in Gessopalena, Dolly Daggerz brings her pink hair and pole-dancing flair to the piazza, winning hearts in the shadow of the Majella.

Plus: the story of Abruzzo’s saffron and three lesser-known traditional recipes to try this autumn.

The stags are roaring in Abruzzo's mountains – deer rut season is here!
11/09/2025

The stags are roaring in Abruzzo's mountains – deer rut season is here!

Did you get your September issue of ABRUZZISSIMO?This month we take you to Atri, that has become the most popular town w...
06/09/2025

Did you get your September issue of ABRUZZISSIMO?

This month we take you to Atri, that has become the most popular town with foreign buyers according to recent reports. We talk about the town’s history and things to do and see there and suggest an itinerary for food and wine lovers.
In this month's issue you’ll also find:

✅The story of Campo 78 in Sulmona, a former prisoner-of-war camp that spanned both world wars and is now set for major restoration.
✅A look at the lost industry of coperte abruzzesi, the colourful blankets once found in every home in Abruzzo. Many of you still keep them as family treasures – we’re launching a photo project to honour them, and I’d love to hear from you if you have one.
✅A story about an expat in tiny San Giovanni Lipione who has launched a campaign to fund the renovation of the town’s only bar.
✅Travel tips for walking on Monte Pallano, visiting Campo Imperatore’s poignant monument, recipes, and more

Did you get the July–August issue of ABRUZZISSIMO?In this issue, we travel to a votive shrine hidden in the Calanchi Nat...
09/07/2025

Did you get the July–August issue of ABRUZZISSIMO?

In this issue, we travel to a votive shrine hidden in the Calanchi Nature Reserve near Atri (TE), where la pietra del santo, a mysterious stone once believed to hold healing powers still stands.
In L’Aquila, everyone is getting ready for La Perdonanza, a celebration dating back over seven centuries. We trace its history in the final part of our Jubilee Year series.

We also take a closer look at Torre de’ Passeri (PE), a town that may seem unremarkable at first, but has a long history of ceramists, grand family palazzi, and a postwar protest – the “reverse strike,” a bold act of civil disobedience that made its way into the history books.

We share the story of Carmine de Grandis who walked from Rome to Ortona and on to his family in Tornareccio, crossing rugged mountains and lush valleys. And along the way, he set a record. You will also find traditional recipes ((have you tried panzanella speziata con il piliero from the Marsica area), travel tips, and more. For those who hold Abruzzo close to their hearts.

Click on the to subscribe to the free version or the link in the comments to access the full issue.
The image of Torre de' Passeri on the cover is by Rosa Cococcia

It has become our annual tradition to publish a special supplement, unique of its kind, about summer sagre and festivals...
10/06/2025

It has become our annual tradition to publish a special supplement, unique of its kind, about summer sagre and festivals in Abruzzo. This year we list a whopping 106 of them with practical information, links to organisers' pages for more details, and travel tips. Food and music festivals, historical re-enactments, races (involving barrels, cheese, straw hats, and donkeys!) and candlelit processions. So many to choose from!
Are you ready for the summer? Grab your copy via the link 👇

Did you get the June issue? This month, we visit San Nicolao di Caramanico Terme, where two sisters have brought new lif...
05/06/2025

Did you get the June issue? This month, we visit San Nicolao di Caramanico Terme, where two sisters have brought new life to their late father’s sheep farm and now make delicious cheeses. We travel to Tagliacozzo to explore its fascinating history and share with you a mini-guide packed with things to see and do (spoiler: one day won’t be enough!).

We offer travel tips and an easy walking trail, share traditional recipes, and tell the story of the Fucino potato.

Our premium subscribers also get our exclusive supplement: 106 Summer Festivals and Sagre in Abruzzo, filled with detailed listings and practical advice to plan unforgettable days out.

Since December, the women of Bucchianico have been making thousands of paper flowers—around 90,000 in total—to decorate ...
16/05/2025

Since December, the women of Bucchianico have been making thousands of paper flowers—around 90,000 in total—to decorate the floats and baskets for the Festa dei Banderesi. You can read about their work, and how they are the driving force behind the festival, in the latest issue of Abruzzissimo Magazine.

The festival begins this Sunday at 3 p.m. with a procession through the town’s contrade, culminating in a spectacular zigzag march, la ciammaichella, in the main piazza, where hundreds of women dressed in traditional costumes will carry baskets of paper flowers on their heads. Are you going to see it?
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ABRUZZISSIMO strives to be the indispensable source of information and inspiration for those who are passionate about Abruzzo, dream of traveling or moving here or already live in this beautiful corner of Italy. The magazine is filled with features about the hidden depths of Abruzzo’s history and culture, practical guides to destinations across the region, comprehensive expert advice on moving and living here, fascinating stories from expats already enjoying the life they have always dreamed of and unmissable special offers. Published ten times a year in a digital format, ABRUZZISSIMO is delivered directly to your email box. To subscribe click here: https://bit.ly/3f86j07

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