I found Italy’s most refined city break, far from the tourist hordes

A sleepy county town in Italy’s greenest region, Abruzzo, L’Aquila remained largely unknown to tourists until 2009.
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Abruzzo's Italian Landscape Wonders Revealed by Drone.

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Abruzzo, Italy, with stunning drone footage capturing its majestic Apennine mountains, ...
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This small town in the Abruzzo region of Italy is selling homes for $1—no down payment required

For years, small towns in Italy like Mussomeli and Sambuca di Sicilia have garnered attention for selling abandoned homes for a low, low cost — often starting at just 1 euro, or about $1.08 USD. The ...
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Italy's Remarkably Preserved Medieval Village Offers A One-Of-A-Kind Authentic Escape Full Of Local Food And Crafts

Escape the modern world in this Medieval Italian village where time seems to stand still, preserving historic architecture, and traditional foods and crafts.
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Some of Italy’s Most Important Food Towns Were Devastated by Earthquakes — but the Local Food Scene Is Thriving

The best way to support the recovery? Booking a trip and ordering second helpings. Francesco Lastrucci From left: The hill town of Santo Stefano di Sessanio, in Italy's Abruzzo region; pasta ...