Abruzzo
Abruzzo, sometimes referred to as Abruzzi, plural, was at one time, under the rule of the Bourbons. The region was divided into four seperate areas: Abruzzo Citeriore, Ulteriore Primo, Ulteriore Secondo and Molise.
It is an interesting region to explore. In 2009 a devasating earthquake hit the town of L'Aquila and from the reports there was considerable damage to the old structures. We will have to go back and see the town again. The G8 Summit was held in the town in the summer of 2009.
Work on the buildings has commenced.
Pictured to the left is the Castello Spagnolo, a massive fortress in L'Aquila. The top picture is how it was when we visited the town in 2005. The second picture shows the damage to the roof after the April 2009 earthquake.
In this region there are mountains, forests and the seacoast. What a combination.
The coast has numerous resort locations.
Giulianova
Giulianova is one town that has a medieval section set back from the beach area. In town is the Santa Maria a Mare, a Romanesque monument with interesting bas-reliefs on its façade.