Abruzzo beautiful region -- italy
Abruzzo (pronounced [aˈbruttso]) is a region in Italy, its western border lying less than 50 miles (80 km) due east of Rome. Abruzzo borders the region of Marche to the north, Lazio to the west and south-west, Molise to the south-east, and the Adriatic Sea to the east. Although geographically more of a central than southern region, ISTAT (the Italian statistical authority) considers it part of Southern Italy, a vestige of Abruzzo's historic association with the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.
Geography
Corno Grande in the Gran Sasso massif, Apennines's highest peak.
The region is situated at the centre of the Italian peninsula facing the Adriatic, which it follows along 150 km of beaches and rocks. With an area of 10,794 km2 (4,168 sq mi), and bordered on the east by the Adriatic and on the west by the Apennines, it is one of the most mountainous regions in Italy (the Corno Grande in the Gran Sasso massif, at 2,914 m (9,560.37 ft), is the highest summit in the Apennines). The rivers, although numerous, are all seasonal except for the biggest - the Pescara and the Sangro. In the interior are the 500 km2 (190 sq mi) of the Abruzzo National Park, where rare examples of Mediterranean flora and fauna survive (chamois, wolves, bears, golden eagles).The climate is varied - warm and dry on the coast, an alpine climate in the mountainous interior. Major roads and railway lines link the region to the south, west and north of Italy and the rest of Europe.[1]
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The church of Santa Maria di Collemaggio in L'Aquila, as it was before the devastating earthquake of April 6, 2009.
Humans have inhabited Abruzzo since Neolithic times. A skeleton from Lama dei Peligni in the province of Chieti has been radiometrically dated to 6,540 bp.[2] The name Abruzzo appears to derive from the Latin Aprutium, although in Roman times the region was known at various times as Picenum, Sabina et Samnium, Flaminia et Picenum and/or Campania et Samnium.[3] This region was known as Aprutium in the Middle Ages arising from four possible sources. Many think it is apparently a corruption of Praetutium, or rather of the name of the people Praetutii, applied to their chief city, Interamnaes, now present day Teramo. Another etymology is from the Latin aper (boar) so that Aprutium was the land of boars or from abruptum (rugged, steep). A more recent etymology is from the Latin expression a Bruttiis (from the Bruttii) meaning the land that began from the Bruzi people, who moved south to occupy Calabria.[3][4]
Until 1963 it was part of the Abruzzi region with Molise. The term Abruzzi derives from the time when the region was part of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies and the territory was administered as Abruzzo Citeriore (Nearer Abruzzo) and Abruzzo Ulteriore I and II (Farther Abruzzo I and II ), that being nearer and farther from Naples, the capital of the kingdom.[3] Abruzzo Citeriore is present day Chieti province. Abruzzo Ulteriore I comprised the Teramo and Pescara provinces; Abruzzo Ulteriore II is now the Province of L'Aquila. In this province is found the city of CORFINIO (known as CORFINIUM in ancient Italy), the chief city of the Paeligni, 7 m. N. of Sulmona in the valley of the Aternus. The site of the original town is occupied by the village of Pentima. It probably became subject to Rome in the 4th century B.C., though it does not appear in Roman history before the Social War (90 B.C.), in which it was at first adopted by the allies as the capital and seat of government of their newly founded state under the name Italia (this form, not Italica, is vouched for by the coins). It appears also as a fortress of importance in the Civil War, though it resisted Caesar's attack for a week (49 B.C.). The war was lost, but the name Italia remained to eventually be adopted by all of Italy. Entering Corfinio from the east, a plaque can be observed commemorating, and attributing the designation of the adopted name Italia to the peninsula by the Italic people of the region. These people were honored by Caesar as citizens of Rome.
The Name: Italia - trailer
It was twenty-one hundred years ago that Italy (Italia) got its name. The name evolved from an interesting series of political and social events which ended in a war between allies, known as the Social War. This documentary, videoed on location in central Italy, traces the evolution of the Italic tribes, and in particular, the growth of the fierce warrior nation of the Peligne. The town of Corfinium, known as the Metropolis of the Peligne is the site of the modern-day town of Corfinio. The documentary includes many historically significant locations and a guided tour of Corfinio's Civic Archaeological Museum.
This four-minute segment is part of the complete DVD which can be purchased at aldimarvp.com.
Umbria | Watch the beauty of this wonderful Italian Region | Just 2 Min | born2travel.it
This time we go to discover a green region, full of traditions, good food, great oil ... I'm talking about Umbria.
The region with the largest number of medieval villages registered in the Most Beautiful Villages of Italy.
Umbria is a region rich in art, culture, history, good food and religion. From the entrance arches and from the walls of the cities of the Etruscan and then Roman times you go to the medieval age, with squares full of buildings built at the time of the Signori and the Communes.
Countless churches embellish an already very picturesque territory.
Umbria is the real green lung of Italy, I’m sure you and your family will love it.
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Abruzzo Travel
Abruzzo Travel - Abruzzo (pronounced [aˈbruttso]) is a region in Italy, its western border lying less than 50 miles (80 km) due east of Rome. Abruzzo borders the region of Marche to the north, Lazio to the west and south-west, Molise to the south-east, and the Adriatic Sea to the east. Although geographically more of a central than southern region, ISTAT (the Italian statistical authority) considers it part of Southern Italy, a vestige of Abruzzos historic association with the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.
Geography
Corno Grande in the Gran Sasso massif, Apenniness highest peak.
The region is situated at the centre of the Italian peninsula facing the Adriatic, which it follows along 150 km of beaches and rocks. With an area of 10,794 km2 (4,168 sq mi), and bordered on the east by the Adriatic and on the west by the Apennines, it is one of the most mountainous regions in Italy (the Corno Grande in the Gran Sasso massif, at 2,914 m (9,560.37 ft), is the highest summit in the Apennines). The rivers, although numerous, are all seasonal except for the biggest - the Pescara and the Sangro. In the interior are the 500 km2 (190 sq mi) of the Abruzzo National Park, where rare examples of Mediterranean flora and fauna survive (chamois, wolves, bears, golden eagles).The climate is varied - warm and dry on the coast, an alpine climate in the mountainous interior. Major roads and railway lines link the region to the south, west and north of Italy and the rest of Europe.[1]
[edit] History
The church of Santa Maria di Collemaggio in LAquila, as it was before the devastating earthquake of April 6, 2009.
Humans have inhabited Abruzzo since Neolithic times. A skeleton from Lama dei Peligni in the province of Chieti has been radiometrically dated to 6,540 bp.[2] The name Abruzzo appears to derive from the Latin Aprutium, although in Roman times the region was known at various times as Picenum, Sabina et Samnium, Flaminia et Picenum and/or Campania et Samnium.[3] This region was known as Aprutium in the Middle Ages arising from four possible sources. Many think it is apparently a corruption of Praetutium, or rather of the name of the people Praetutii, applied to their chief city, Interamnaes, now present day Teramo. Another etymology is from the Latin aper (boar) so that Aprutium was the land of boars or from abruptum (rugged, steep). A more recent etymology is from the Latin expression a Bruttiis (from the Bruttii) meaning the land that began from the Bruzi people, who moved south to occupy Calabria.[3][4]
Until 1963 it was part of the Abruzzi region with Molise. The term Abruzzi derives from the time when the region was part of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies and the territory was administered as Abruzzo Citeriore (Nearer Abruzzo) and Abruzzo Ulteriore I and II (Farther Abruzzo I and II ), that being nearer and farther from Naples, the capital of the kingdom.[3] Abruzzo Citeriore is present day Chieti province. Abruzzo Ulteriore I comprised the Teramo and Pescara provinces; Abruzzo Ulteriore II is now the Province of LAquila. In this province is found the city of CORFINIO (known as CORFINIUM in ancient Italy), the chief city of the Paeligni, 7 m. N. of Sulmona in the valley of the Aternus. The site of the original town is occupied by the village of Pentima. It probably became subject to Rome in the 4th century B.C., though it does not appear in Roman history before the Social War (90 B.C.), in which it was at first adopted by the allies as the capital and seat of government of their newly founded state under the name Italia (this form, not Italica, is vouched for by the coins). It appears also as a fortress of importance in the Civil War, though it resisted Caesars attack for a week (49 B.C.). The war was lost, but the name Italia remained to eventually be adopted by all of Italy. Entering Corfinio from the east, a plaque can be observed commemorating, and attributing the designation of the adopted name Italia to the peninsula by the Italic people of the region. These people were honored by Caesar as citizens of Rome.
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Tour of the Pietrantonj Winery in Vittorito, Italy
Visit an antique winery dating back to 1790. View both the current winery and the tools of the trade in the Antica Cantina. Step inside a vast ceramic-lined wine vat. This winery won a bronze medal in international wine competition in 2003 for their Montepulciano D'Abruzzo wine. Vittorio Italy is a small town nestled on a hill top near Corfino, Italy, our ancestral home.
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SULMONA: HOLY WEEK 2015 - GOOD FRIDAY PROCESSION
The Good Friday procession starts from the church of the SS Trinità on Corso Ovidio. This is the little church set within a row of shops just down from the Annunziata. It's easy to miss but it sits almost opposite the entrance to Via Aragona. At about 8.00pm (these things are never precise so it helps to be a little patient) the doors will open and the members of the confraternity will start to file out of the church and onto the Corso. Note that they turn LEFT towards the Duomo at this stage so if you are positioned in any way on the wrong side you'll see very little here. The procession then turns right at the War Memorial in Piazza Tresca and continues down the side of the Villa Comunale to San Panfilo. Our advice at this stage is to go and have some dinner and catch up with the procession later on in the evening. Once the procession emerges from the Duomo it continues very slowly up the Corso Ovidio so another good viewing position is on the steps of the Annunziata. The procession will loop around the southern area of town, do a tour of Piazza Garibaldi and then continues through Piazza Plebiscito passing by the front of the newly restored church of Santa Maria della Tomba*. This is another good place to be as fireworks are let off from the bell tower. In all the procession takes over 5 hours so you'll have plenty of opportunity to catch one or more stages. Note that there has been some talk again this year about changes to the route and timings do vary somewhat. If you are in any doubt then follow the locals as they usually know what's going on and the best places to be. *This morning's news suggests that the choristers are going to strike precisely at this point of the route in protest at the Bishop who refused to allow them a restorative break along the course. That means that those who gather in Piazza Plebiscito this year will be greeted with total silence. Regardless, it's an extremely emotive event not only for Sulmonesi but also for visitors. (WELCOME TO SULMONA)