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Although Tollo is world-renowned for its food and wine traditions, the small town of 4,000 inhabitants is also known for its connection to the late and great global baseball spokesman Tommy Lasorda, who lived in Fullerton, California for nearly sixty years and whose parents hailed from this quaint mountain village in Abruzzo. A large delegation fro...

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The Ministry of Culture announces that the jury for the selection of the city “Italian Capital of Contemporary Art” for the year 2026 has chosen the 5 finalist projects after reviewing the 23 applications received. These are the 5 finalists: Carrara (Tuscany): “Carrara - For 2000 years contemporary”; Gallarate (Lombardy): “La Cultura del Fare. The...

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A precious reliquary for San Francisco Cathedral, blessed in the historic Basilica of Abruzzo. The reliquary bearing the image of the Holy Face, visible from both sides, and soon to be enthroned in the Cathedral of San Francisco, USA, was the focus of a solemn ceremony held on September 13, 2024, at the Basilica of the Holy Face in Manoppello. The...

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Exploring Italy by train offers a unique opportunity to discover the country from a different perspective. The tracks pass through breathtaking landscapes, connecting art cities, picturesque villages and hidden corners that often escape classic tourist itineraries. In short traveling by train allows you to experience many more emotions, if then the...

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Once August has passed, September has always been considered the month of restarting, of work starting again, of the new school year and the usual commitments of daily life. The summer heat subsides, making the days pleasant and ideal for exploring, while tourist crowds begin to dwindle. This period offers a perfect mix of mild climate, natural bea...

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Italy, with its enchanting landscapes and clear night skies, offers numerous opportunities for astrotourism. This type of tourism is growing rapidly because of the country's natural beauty. And awareness of the importance of maintaining light pollution-free night skies is contributing to this increase. From the Dolomites to the Lazio hills, each de...

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It has only 22 thousand inhabitants and is probably not even among the best-known destinations in Abruzzo, but Ortona is indeed a pearl to be discovered. A rich historical town, venue of significant events, but also a quiet place where you can stroll around admiring romantic and evocative views soothed by the sound of the waves of the Adriatic Sea....

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It takes imagination to look at a yellow Fiat 500 and see it as a barbecue, or rather, a grilling channel. Agnese Volpone and Maurizio Cutropia from San Giovanni Teatino certainly have that imagination – and the talent. For over fifteen years, these two Abruzzese have traveled the length and breadth of Italy to spread the word about arrosticini, a...

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After 25-year-old Anthony Carbonetta stayed with his grandfather Nicolo’s family in his hometown Via Crocetta, Italy last year; all the tales, mannerisms, superstitions and traditions came full circle. He understands now just how much his grandfather triumphed to give his children and grandchildren a better life. “I see now what he was dealing with...

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INCHING nervously across a wet, metal rope, I looked down at the rocks and foaming river 40ft below, and thought: “This is a bit pazza.” Then a day later, as I clambered up and down slippery slopes in pitch-dark caverns with pipistrelle bats fluttering about my ears, I told myself: “Yup, this is definitely pazza.” Yet here, in the heart of Italy’s...

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