Pretoro (CH)
The settlement of the village of Pretoro can be traced to the VI-V cent. BC. The name derives from the name "Praetorium" and was a control point of the passage from the valley in which it had Peligna settlements of people and had their seat the Frentani.
The medieval village as it is now built around 1600 after the destruction of Pretoro Castle, perched on the end of the rock known as "Castrum de Pretoria Theta."
The village is characterized by steep streets and alleys that offer beautiful landscape truly unique.
Pennapiedimonte
Pennapiedimonte is situated on a ridge of limestone massif of the Majella Orientale.
It's included in the Natural Reserve of Feudo Ugni, inside the Parco Nazionale della Maiella and offers glimpses of landscapes and truly unique in its kind.
Walk among its streets, which often lead to the mountain is easy to find homes dug directly into the rock.
In 1970 the village of Pennapiedimonte has been recognized as a national monument because it preserves the cave houses, sculpted bodies of white stone that surround the space between heaven and earth.
Guardiagrele, city of arts and history
among the most beautiful towns in Italy
The city is home to the Parco Nazionale della Majella;
is also one of the most beautiful town in Italy.
Guardiagrele is a town rich in history, culture and art. Its origins date from the fourth century b.c. forward and over time has been enriched by beautiful churches and palaces.
Of note, the church of Santa Maria Maggiore built on the foundations of a temple dedicated to Apollo, the church and piazza S.Francesco (structure dating back to three hundred), the church of S.Chiara and The Convent of the Cappuccini church (1599).
- wrought iron
- ceramic
- Turned wood
- worked copper
- tombolo and blankets
- costumes Abruzzi
- stone
- goldsmith art and jewelry.
For wine, the art of confectionery is the master and more than a famous nougat and macaroons are to report the sise delle monache, these three mountains.
Rapino
At the foot of the Maiella, Rapino is a typical village to visit especially for the popular crafts related to ceramics.
A place immersed in tranquility and beauty of unspoiled nature, rich history and strong religious traditions.
The territory of Rapino is rich in archaeological and historical remains of great importance for understanding the events that have characterized the entire area.
Archaeological and nature tours are:
- The cave of the hill
- The flat civita