L'Aquila

Described as "the most handsome city of the Abruzzo" by the Financial Times, L'Aquila sits upon hillside in the middle of a narrow valley, tall snow-capped mountains of the Gran Sasso massif flank the town. A maze of narrow streets lined with baroque or renaissance buildings and churches, opening onto elegant piazzas, home to the University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila is a lively college town and as such has many cultural institutions: a repertory theater, a symphony orchestra, a fine-arts academy, a state conservatory, and a film institute.

The Fountain of 99 Spouts, designed by Tancredi da Pentina, is one of the most unusual in Italy. but perhaps the real charm of L'Aquila lies in its hidder corners and courtyards, and the pleasure of emerging from a dark, narrow street to discover an intersting church or fountain.
The main square of the town is what the people of L'Aquila call "La Piazza".

Although less than an hour-and-a-half drive from Rome, and a popular summer and winter resort with Romans hiking and skiing in the surrounding mountains, the city has not yet been heavily affected by foreign tourism.

 

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  • Hotel Duomo 2009-10-12

    Located in L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy

    Hotel Duomo Hotel Duomo is a few feet away from office districts, museums, convention centers and theatres with 30 rooms all provided with private bathroom in L'Aquila. Famous in the past as an ancient refreshment room, Hotel Duomo rises in the delightful atmosphere of a completely restored eighteen-century building in L'Aquila.READ MORE

  • Hotel Residence Azzurro2009-10-12

    Located in L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy

    Hotel Residence AzzurroThe Hotel Residence Azzurro offers 15 rooms on different floors, including six apartment suites for up to four guests in L'Aquila. The three star Hotel Residence Azzurro's ground floor houses several businesses, a fitness center, bookshop, boutique and bank in L'Aquila. READ MORE

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  • Grand Hotel e Del Parco2009-10-12

    Located in L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy

    Grand Hotel e Del ParcoThe Grand Hotel e del Parco in L'Aquila is a historic luxury 4 Star Hotel in the Abruzzo region known for its snow capped peaks and the Appenine Mountains. The Grand Hotel e del Parco in L'Aquila is a popular base from where to explore the surrounding region's finest ski resorts of the country as well as hiking or trekking opportunities easily reached from L'Aquila. READ MORE

  • Hotel Cristallo2009-10-12

    Located in L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy

    Hotel CristalloHotel Cristallo, offering 19 comfortable rooms and two suites is the meeting place for Gran Sasso visitors to L'Aquila. A skiers? paradise, Hotel Cristallo is a preferred base for snowboarding, Alpine skiing, snow rafting, sledding, dogsledding, long-distance skiing, all find near L'Aquila in Abruzzo wide, open spaces and riveting courses.READ MORE

  • Hotel 99 Cannelle2009-10-13

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    Hotel 99 Cannelle is in the city of L'Aquila, in the region of Abruzzo next to the Fontana Delle 99 Cannelle. Hotel 99 Cannelle offers 11 rooms, a conference room and on site restaurant, The Il Drappo with al fresco dining in L'Aquila. READ MORE

  • Hotel San Michele2009-10-12

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    Hotel San MicheleHotel San Michele is located in the very heart of L'Aquila near elegant shops, pubs, bars, restaurants and pizzerias, traditional market, historic sights and the Piazza Duomo. Hotel San Michele is a modern hotel offering guest and disabled guest rooms in L"Aquila. READ MORE

  • The Hotel Amiternum2009-10-12

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    The Hotel AmiternumThe Hotel Amiternum located in L'Aquila is situated in a panoramic position offering hotel rooms as well as meeting rooms for businesses events. The Hotel Amiternum have a breakfast room and panoramic restaurant and offer services such as Alpine giudes. Nearby attractions include Gran Sasso, Caves in Stiffe, Castles of L'Aquila, Theatre and ski slopes in L'Aquila.READ MORE

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