Gran Sasso and Abruzzo National Park

The National Park of Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga, with its 150,000 hectares in size, is one of the biggest 'Italy. The variety and richness of its massive nature and the different sides, the impressive historical and architectural treasures are reflected in a multitude of proposals, itineraries and tours for all seasons. The park contains three mountain ranges - the Gran Sasso of Italy, the mountains of Laga, the Twin Mountains - and is characterized by the presence of the highest peak in the Apennines, Corno Grande, which reaches 2912 meters. This chain is also present the only glacier in the Apennines, the Calderone, the southernmost of Europe '. Distance from Roseto degli Abruzzi 1 hour and a half by car.

Atri

A heart full of ancient churches, palaces and museums surrounded by unique views: the city of Atri, in the province of Teramo, one of the most significant historical d'Abruzzo. Among the religious monuments to visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta with an imposing facade of simplicity that holds a cycle of frescoes by Andrea de lithium-century painter. Connected to the cathedral and the medieval cloister Roman cistern. We mention also the church of San Francesco and the church of St. Augustine with his precious fifteenth century portal., The church of Santa Chiara with the monastery of Poor Clares. On its territory are the famous quote from gullies that give the landscape one aspect really impressive. The Regional Nature Reserve in the Badlands of Atri is a 'Oasi WWF Abruzzo. It covers 380 hectares, with a gradient ranging from 106 meters to the valley of the river Piomba 468 of the Hill of Justice, and welcomes the "badlands", the majestic architecture typical of the natural landscape of the Adriatic.

Castelli

Located at the foot of Gran Sasso, is part of the most beautiful towns in Italy. Fa parte della C omunità montana Gran Sasso . Part of the Gran Sasso mountain COMMUNICATION. The capital is famous for the production of pottery, a tradition dating from the early Renaissance, but it is assumed above, which has become world famous for the quality of design, but especially for the subtlety of the decoration. In town you can visit the church of St. Baptist keeps an altarpiece in ceramics made in 1647 by Frederick Grue. Along the village there are many shops where you can still produce and sell many items of this valuable material. Distance from Rose Garden about 1 hour by car..  

Civitella del Tronto

The citadel, the only of its kind in Abruzzo is located in a splendid panoramic position dominating the hills below. Preserve urban positioned in numerous medieval and Renaissance buildings enclosed within the walls. The central streets Mazzini and Via Roma are dotted with mansions such as the Palazzo del Conte de 'Termes of the fourteenth century. As a result of damage, has recently been subjected to restoration. Distance from Roseto one and a fourth by car. 

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