Santo Stefano di Sessanio

Santo Stefano di Sessanio is one of the most evocative villages on the southern slope of Gran Sasso d’Italia. The settlement has linked its history to that of the Barony of Carapelle and the rule of the
Piccolomini and Medici families. It preserves intact medieval and Renaissance architectural elements and is
part of the Club of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy.

Castel del Monte

Castel del Monte is considered the capital of Transhumance and is an integral part of Gran Sasso
and Monti della Laga National Park. It is considered an important tourist destination for the
beauty of its historic center and its proximity to the Campo Imperatore plateau. It is part of the
Most Beautiful Villages in Italy circuit and is one of the finest examples of a “fortified” village. In the oldest
part of the settlement, an interesting widespread ethnographic museum can be visited.
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Navelli

The medieval village of Navelli, developed on a settlement of pre-Roman origins, features the
compact urban structure typical of many towns in the L’Aquila area of Abruzzo. The houses, perched on a
rocky spur, are dominated by the sixteenth-century Palazzo Santucci

Capestrano

An ancient fortified village featuring an interesting overlay of medieval and Renaissance architecture and buildings of fine craftsmanship. The historic center is characterized by the imposing presence of the Piccolomini castle, which still represents, despite numerous alterations, one of the most interesting fortified complexes in the region.

Aielli – Borgo Universo

The village of Aielli is known nationally and internationally not only for the beauty and care of its historic center, but also for the many contemporary artworks that enrich it. These are colorful murals that integrate almost miraculously with the ancient origins of the town.