Located inside Sulmona, the Marane Case Nuove is a gorgeous little village with breathtaking views and natural surroundings. A perfect getaway from the hectic city life, a visit here will go a long way in relaxing your mind. With a strong and rich cultural background, the Marane Case Nuove is very proud of its culture and hence, it organizes various cultural and community events all through the year.
A beautiful medieval castle, this historic structure is perched atop a mountainous cliff in Roccascalegna, instantly evoking a sense of drama and mystery. Its origin dates back to the 15th and 16th centuries, when it is believed to have been the backdrop for the battle between Angevin and Aragonese armies. In popular culture, it is best remembered for having featured as the principle location in the European fantasy film Tale of Tales.
Parco Nazionale d'Abruzzo, Lazio e Molise, also known as the Abruzzo National Park, is a stretch of forest land. The forest is mainly full of tall coniferous trees like silver birch, mountain pines and black pines although a lot of low level ferns and scrubs also grow here. The park has a number of lakes and is cut through by the Sangro River. The park is home to many endemic and endangered species of fauna as well as common ones. Some animals found here include the Italian wolf, the Marsican brown bear, roe deer, the white backed woodpecker, an endemic goat antelope species and so on. Tours of the park can be arranged and more information is available both on their website and at their on-site visitors center.
Museo civico aufidenate is located in the 15th century Castel di Sangro and was established in 1898. The building has served as a French monastery and holds various temporary exhibitions as well. The have close to 335 artifacts on display and the museum focuses on showcasing the archaeological findings from the area. Apart from Roman and Medieval pieces of art; the museum has on display ceramics and pottery from various ages.
Located in the central part of Italy, Cansano is an upcoming tourist attraction. This town attracts history and culture enthusiasts as it features some rare small Roman temples, Sacellum. In addition to this, it is known for housing Roman temples of Jupiter and Hercules. Apart from this it houses a castle from Medieval period which makes this place a must-visit if you are a history and architecture enthusiast.