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Did you get the May issue? This month we explore the soprannomi in Rendinara. These are family nicknames, passed down th...
05/05/2026

Did you get the May issue?

This month we explore the soprannomi in Rendinara. These are family nicknames, passed down through generations, each one carrying the memory of an ancestor, a habit, a story half-remembered and half-invented. We had a webinar about soprannomi a few weeks ago and the recording is available for our premium subscribers.

We also visit Vasto, where an extraordinary contemporary ceramics project brings thousands of local children together to create public art, take a walk through the monumental cemetery of L'Aquila, where some of the city's most remarkable figures are buried. Plus the story about Abruzzo's beloved pasta, spaghetti alla chitarra, recipes, a walk to the magical Fairies Hill above Roccacasale, and a visit to a beautiful botanical garden in Loreto Aprutino.

ABRUZZISSIMO turns six this month! Six years in, and we've barely scratched the surface. There are always more stories to tell, more people to meet, more villages to explore — and we can't wait to share them with you.

From snake-draped saints to flower-crowned crosses, cheese-rolling contests to communal soup marathons — this is what th...
30/04/2026

From snake-draped saints to flower-crowned crosses, cheese-rolling contests to communal soup marathons — this is what the region’s most beloved public holiday really looks like. Where are you celebrating il Primo Maggio?

Did you get the April issue? This month we talk about the Sentiero della Libertà near Sulmona — the escape route taken b...
08/04/2026

Did you get the April issue?
This month we talk about the Sentiero della Libertà near Sulmona — the escape route taken by Allied POWs after the 1943 armistice, retraced by hundreds of people every April. If you ever get the chance, join them!
We also take a look at L'Aquila —newly crowned Italian Capital of Culture 2026, seventeen years on from the earthquake. The city has been almost rebuilt in brick and mortar — but has it truly recovered?
We visit Marano dei Marsi — a tiny, almost deserted borgo perched on a mountaintop in the Marsica area, one of the very few places to survive the 1915 earthquake intact.
If you think sweet ricotta-filled ravioli and a robust tomato ragù have no business on the same plate — think again. The ravioli dolci teramani recipe in this issue might just change your mind.

Have you been to Anversa degli Abruzzi? In the March issue we talk about this beautiful mountain town and suggest things...
30/03/2026

Have you been to Anversa degli Abruzzi? In the March issue we talk about this beautiful mountain town and suggest things to do and see there.

Abruzzo is blooming. Right now. Want to know where to find spring blossoms?
11/03/2026

Abruzzo is blooming. Right now. Want to know where to find spring blossoms?

Did you get the March issue? This month we visit Anversa degli Abruzzi (AQ), a town gazing down into the deep ravines of...
05/03/2026

Did you get the March issue? This month we visit Anversa degli Abruzzi (AQ), a town gazing down into the deep ravines of the Sagittario Gorges, talk about the legend of the 99 castles that founded L’Aquila in the 13th century (as it turns out, the story is not entirely true), continue our journey through Abruzzese dialects with the tongue twister “Scine ca scine, ma ca scine ’n tutte no!”, share the recipe for Abruzzese-style carbonara by the well-known Chef Davide Nanni, and talk about many-many more things that you, Abruzzo lovers, will find fascinating!

Did you get the February issue? In this issue we look at L’Aquila, a city still little known beyond Italy, to explore wh...
06/02/2026

Did you get the February issue?

In this issue we look at L’Aquila, a city still little known beyond Italy, to explore what makes it distinctive as it begins its year as Italian Capital of Culture 2026. We also launch a new column, Speaking Abruzzese, where you can learn everyday dialect phrases and the stories behind them.

This month we also travel to Gessopalena (CH), built on sparkling gypsum rock, and to Scontrone (AQ) and Alfedena (AQ) for rare rites honouring Dea Pomona. We share tips on where to find pasta that is 100% Made in Abruzzo, suggest a quick visit to a small museum in Fara San Martino (CH) and an easy trail to a medieval hermitage, and, for Carnival, include recipes for fried treats (have you tried le loffe di Sant’Omero?).

Buone Feste! Happy Holidays to all our subscribers and followers!
24/12/2025

Buone Feste! Happy Holidays to all our subscribers and followers!

Did you read the story of the Presepe Antinori in the latest issue?Giacomo De Crecchio who rediscovered it in a dusty st...
23/12/2025

Did you read the story of the Presepe Antinori in the latest issue?

Giacomo De Crecchio who rediscovered it in a dusty storeroom of a convent in Lanciano (CH) 15 years ago, says it is one of Italy’s most remarkable nativity sets. Created in the 17th century for the wealthy Antinori family of L’Aquila, the Presepe comprises 110 large wooden figures, carved with striking realism (some even bear the marks of illnesses common at the time) and dressed in damask, silk, wool, and lace.

Yet, despite its considerable artistic and historical value, the Presepe has been left in storage for over 200 years. Administrative neglect and stalled bureaucracy have allowed dust to settle and woodworm to damage some of the figurines.

Wouldn’t it be great to see it displayed in a dedicated toom in a museum in Lanciano?!

Photos by Gaetano De Crecchio.

Did you get the latest issue of ABRUZZISSIMO? It is filled with seasonal magic, gift idea, festive recipes, and stories ...
10/12/2025

Did you get the latest issue of ABRUZZISSIMO? It is filled with seasonal magic, gift idea, festive recipes, and stories from your beloved region.

We tell the story of a magnificent seventeenth-century Presepe that was discovered In the Franciscan Convent of Sant’Angelo della Pace in Lanciano some years ago but its 107 figures still lies unseen.

In the spirit of the season, we make our way to Pescocostanzo (AQ), long beloved by ski enthusiasts, Baroque art lovers, and foodies.
To add another touch of festive enchantment, we share the tale of Nicolas Gentile and the Tolkien-inspired Shire he built in Bucchianico.

In this month’s issue you will find a special supplement with 54 Christmas markets, beautiful Nativities, and unique festive experiences in Abruzzo.

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