L'Aquila Travel guide

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L'Aquila : Michelin's recommendations

L'Aquila lies at the foot of the Gran Sasso. According to legend, the city was founded in the 13C when inhabitants from 99 castles decided to form a single town, in which each castle had a church, square and fountain. By the 15C, L'Aquila had become the second most important city in the kingdom of Naples, thanks to the cultivation of saffron or “red gold”, which was grown on the Navelli plateau and sold throughout Europe. Many of the city’s monuments date from this time. This extremely rich artistic and historical city was seriously damaged during an earthquake of 6.3 magnitude on 6 April 2009 with tragic consequences.

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Tourist attractions L'Aquila : Things to see and do

Church of San Bernardino

I - 67100 L'Aquila

This magnificent church is striking for its lavish façade completed in 1527 by Cola dell'Amatrice. Inside, beneath a lovely wooden Baroque ceiling is the elegant tomb of Maria Pereira and the mausoleum of San Bernardino adorned with figures by ..

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Museo Nazionale d’Abruzzo

V. Castello I - 67100 L'Aquila

On display here visitors can see a fossil of a mammoth, Roman relics (including the calendar of Amiternum ), a section devoted to religious art (the museum’s highlight), a gallery of Abruzzo School pictures (15C-18C) and a contemporary art section..

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Castello

I - 67100 L'Aquila

Built by Pirro Luigi Escribà (who also designed Castel Sant’Elmo in Naples), this is a square castle reinforced with powerful bastions, which today houses the national museum of the Abruzzo . Closed in the wake of the damage caused by the 2009 earth..

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Hotels L'Aquila

Hotel Centrale

Via Simonetto 5A I - 67100 LʼAquila

Prix Prices from : 68 €

Hotel Centrale is housed in a renovated 18th-century building in historic centre of L'Aquila. Each room is decorated with designer furniture and offers free wired internet. The Cathedral is 500 metres away. The rooms feature wrought-iron beds, chest..

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Hotel Federico II

Via Strinella 6 I - 67100 LʼAquila

Prix Prices from : 79 €

The 4-star Hotel Federico II is located in central L’Aquila and offers free parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Its restaurant specialises in fresh fish, local wines and homemade desserts. Rooms have an elegant feel and come with wooden furnitur..

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Hotel Castello

P.zza Battaglione Alpini I - 67100 LʼAquila

Centrally located in L’Aquila, Hotel Castello is right opposite the Parco del Castello Park. This hotel offers modern interiors and air-conditioned rooms with an LCD satellite TV. The L’Aquila University is 100 metres away. The breakfast buffet incl..

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Restaurants L'Aquila

Magione Papale

via Porta Napoli 67/I I - L'Aquila

Despite the non-Italian name of its chef (William), this restaurant focuses on regional cuisine made from the best local produce. Highly creative dishes, beautiful preparation and an almost obsessive attention to culinary detail.

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Magione Papale

via Porta Napoli 67/I I - 67100 L'Aquila

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