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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?
La Festa dei Banderesi

Have you received the latest issue of ABRUZZISSIMO?The magazine turns five this month! 🥳🥳To celebrate, we’re offering al...
05/05/2025

Have you received the latest issue of ABRUZZISSIMO?

The magazine turns five this month! 🥳🥳To celebrate, we’re offering all our readers a special bonus supplement "5 Festivals Not to Miss in May".

In this issue, we meet the women behind the thousands of exquisite paper flowers created for the Festa dei Banderesi in Bucchianico. It takes months to make the gerberas, wisteria, tulips, and daffodils—around 90,000 in total—used to adorn the floats and baskets.

We also invite you to explore Raiano, reflect on its past and present, and share a mini-guide on things to do and see in the town.

In the article featuring Palazzo Tilli, our premium subscribers will find a special discount on guided visits.

You'll also find the story of a couple who bought an apartment in the centro storico of Barrea, sharing what life is like in the town. Other highlights include articles about the murals of Scorrano, easy trails in the Salinello Gorges, Abruzzo’s prized truffles, and two delicious traditional recipes (have you ever tasted the “married” potatoes from Pescasseroli?).

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Our pick of the most striking Easter events across Abruzzo. Which one is your favourite?
15/04/2025

Our pick of the most striking Easter events across Abruzzo. Which one is your favourite?

Did you get the April issue of ABRUZZISSIMO?This month we visit Opi (AQ), one of the most beautiful towns in Abruzzo and...
05/04/2025

Did you get the April issue of ABRUZZISSIMO?
This month we visit Opi (AQ), one of the most beautiful towns in Abruzzo and Italy, to find out why it has been hitting the national news recently. We also return to Gagliano Aterno (AQ), this time to share a story of a Danish family who bought a holiday home and opened a photography museum, and explore the story of Palazzo De Sterlich in Castilenti (TE).
We share a story about a panettiere, Amedeo, who sells fresh bread from his family bakery in the isolated villages of Frattoli (TE) and Cesacastina (TE) in the Laga mountains and provids essential social services to the elderly residents, who would struggle without him.

For Abruzzo’s history enthusiasts, we continue our series of articles dedicated to the Jubilee, with a story about Pietro del Morrone, who became Pope Celestine V.

We also talk about the Abruzzese tradition of Easter breakfast, share some family recipes, and offer our premium subscribers a special supplement, Easter in Abruzzo.

Did you get the April issue of ABRUZZISSIMO?This month we visit Opi (AQ), one of the most beautiful towns in Abruzzo and...
05/04/2025

Did you get the April issue of ABRUZZISSIMO?
This month we visit Opi (AQ), one of the most beautiful towns in Abruzzo and Italy, to find out why it has been hitting the national news recently. We also return to Gagliano Aterno (AQ), this time to share a story of a Danish family who bought a holiday home and opened a photography museum, and explore the story of Palazzo De Sterlich in Castilenti (TE).
We share a story about a panettiere, Amedeo, who sells fresh bread from his family bakery in the isolated villages of Frattoli (TE) and Cesacastina (TE) in the Laga mountains and provids essential social services to the elderly residents, who would struggle without him.

For Abruzzo’s history enthusiasts, we continue our series of articles dedicated to the Jubilee, with a story about Pietro del Morrone, who became Pope Celestine V.

We also talk about the Abruzzese tradition of Easter breakfast, share some family recipes, and offer our premium subscribers a special supplement, Easter in Abruzzo.

When we think of the Jubilee, our minds immediately fly to Rome, to St Peter’s Basilica, to the crowds of pilgrims passi...
12/03/2025

When we think of the Jubilee, our minds immediately fly to Rome, to St Peter’s Basilica, to the crowds of pilgrims passing through the Holy Door in search of indulgence. But what if we told you that the first Jubilee in history might not have been the one proclaimed by Pope Boniface VIII in 1300, but rather an event that took place in L’Aquila a few years earlier?
This theory is not new to Abruzzese people, but to many, it might come as a surprise.
Intrigued? Read the article by Marianna Colantoni from Taste Abruzzo in this month's issue.

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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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