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L'Aquila Hotel tips
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Hotel Castello from39 €
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Porta Rivera Hostel from50 €
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Hotel Federico II from79 €
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L'Aquila Travel guide
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.
Tourist attractions L'Aquila : Things to see and do
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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..
Hotels L'Aquila
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Hotel San Michele
Via Dei Giardini 6 I - 67100 LʼAquila
Prix Prices from : 51 €
Offering elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi and dark parquet floors, Hotel San Michele is located in the centre of L'Aquila, just off Corso Federico II road. The bar is open 7 days a week. Each room offers stylish furniture, and a plasma-screen TV with n..
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Porta Rivera Hostel
Piazzale Caduti 8 dicembre 1943 I - 67100 LʼAquila
Located just opposite Aquila Train Station, Porta Riviera Hostel features simple, en-suite accommodation with mountain views. Wi-Fi is free throughout, and a bar is also available. Wooden furnished rooms at the Porta Riviera come with an LCD TV and ..
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Hotel Federico II
Via Strinella 6 I - 67100 LʼAquila
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..
Restaurants L'Aquila
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Magione Papale
via Porta Napoli 67/I I - 67100 L'Aquila
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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.
