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Abruzzo is
a very varied region which gives the tourist the chance
to rapidly move from the coast to Gran Sasso
and Maiella’s feet through the inland that
is rich in views, folklore, tradition and history.
Over 1/3 of the Abruzzo surface is protected
by National Parks and by a close net of reserves and
natural oases. The Gran Sasso and The Monti della
Laga’s National Park represents the wide green
lung that is rich in vegetables and animals.
Along with its mountains and the sea Abruzzo
offers a rich choice in terms of art and monuments,
Roman churches and castles, ancient necropolis and
museums, hermitages and fortified villages.
The four chief towns of province: L'Aquila,
Chieti, Pescara and Teramo and
several other towns that in ancient times used to
have a determining role, keep artistic and historical
treasures, archaeological ruins, museums, cathedrals,
castles, aqueducts, fountains that witness a continuous
activity on the sea, in the fields and on the mountains.
Festivals and shows liven up Abruzzo hot summers,
when amusement joins the old local traditions.
A close net of important dates, where there are a
lot of folk shows and performances that are amusing
and often bizarre for tourists.
Abruzzo cuisine is characterized by land genuine
products and by good wine; it also offers lovers of
fresh fish specialities authentic deliciousnesses.
A tasty range of flavours of famous pastas, zafferano
and chees, salami and dairy products, excellent meats,
greedy and unique traditional cakes that can be bought
in the village shops.
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