Great Local Tour Guides in Umbria, Le Marche and Abruzzo

Ah central Italy...filled with so many lovely hilltowns. How to see it all? With a great local guide. This list shares our favorites in Le Marche, Umbria and Abruzzo.

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Cool Places to Stay in Abruzzo, Italy

From an ancient castle to a chic inn in a refurbished mountain town to a green design resort on the beach, check out these interesting places to stay in Abruzzo. Also a list of tour companies who specialize in the region.

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Abruzzo: Italy As It Once Was

In many areas, the region looks much like it did when it was called Abruzzi. That's because 30% of it is covered by nature reserves and three national parks, helping Abruzzo earn the distinction as the greenest region in Europe.

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Get Cookin’ in Abruzzo: Cooking School in Abruzzo

A few companies, including Sapori di Abruzzo (Tastes of Abruzzo) now offer hands on cooking vacations specializing in the unique and delightful Abruzzese cuisine. Read on for details on how you can get in on the fun.

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Fortresses, Candy and Festivals: Where to Go in Abruzzo

See a fortress with beautiful views and Italy's narrowest street in Civitella del Tronto. Find out why snakes love Castelli. Eat sweet confetti candy in Sulmona. Find out about the bloody World War II battle that took place in Ortona.

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Skiing in Abruzzo: Hitting the Pope’s Slopes

Abruzzo's mountainous terrain makes it a natural destination for skiing. In fact, avid skier Pope John Paul II frequently took to the slopes here, sometimes openly but other times incognito, according to his personal secretary Stanislaw Dziwisz.

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Seeking Divine Inspiration: Religious Sites in Abruzzo

For the pious or even the merely curious Abruzzo offers a wealth of religious
treasures.

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Lease on Life for an Abruzzo Ghost Village

Rome or Abruzzo bound? Here we reveal our expert advice for discovering the Apennine ski slopes and Adriatic beaches of Abruzzo, just a one-and-a-half hour drive from the eternal city. Read on to find out the best way to enjoy these Italian marvels.

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