The experience
Tra Pescara e L’Aquila per riscoprire il tuo albero genealogico
L’itinerario “Mari e Monti” ti offre un’esperienza avvincente iniziando con la visita al Museo delle Genti d’Abruzzo e alla Casa Museo di D’Annunzio di Pescara, centro turistico nevralgico di tutta la Regione. Gli archivi del Museo conservano una vasta collezione di documenti, fotografie e testimonianze orali, permettendoti di esplorare dettagliatamente le tue origini familiari grazie alla messa a disposizione di esperti genealogisti appositamente per la ricostruzione della tua storia genealogica.
Nel pomeriggio, Pescara si svela come una città vibrante sulla costa adriatica, con spiagge dorate, patrimonio storico e una vivace scena culinaria. La città è rinomata per la sua cucina, con ristoranti lungo il mare e trattorie nel centro che servono specialità regionali.
La giornata si conclude con la degustazione degli arrosticini di Villa Celiera, simbolo gastronomico dell’Abruzzo, celebrati dalla comunità locale attraverso festività e eventi enogastronomici. Un modo autentico di scoprire la tradizione culinaria e le radici della tua Regione di origine.
Nel secondo giorno, vivrai esperienze uniche in Abruzzo: la visita a Rocca Calascio, uno dei castelli più belli d’Italia, con panorami spettacolari sull’Appennino e con un passato cinematografico notevole. Nel pomeriggio, a Navelli, parteciperai ad un workshop dedicato allo zafferano pensato appositamente per il Viaggiatore delle Radici, raccogliendo i fiori e imparando la “sfioratura” per separare i pistilli. La giornata culminerà in un delizioso pranzo in Agriturismo, completando un’esperienza indimenticabile tra paesaggi mozzafiato e le meraviglie culinarie dell’Abruzzo.
Il terzo ed ultimo giorno dell’itinerario si apre con la visita alla Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta di Bominaco, tesoro medievale di fede e arte sacra. Gli affreschi del XIII secolo narrano storie bibliche, un viaggio visivo nel passato inaspettato e poco conosciuto. La mattinata terminerà con la visita alle Grotte di Stiffe, sito geologico dal fascino millenario immerso nel Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso. Guidato attraverso paesaggi sotterranei incredibili, potrai ammirare stalattiti e stalagmiti uniche. Dulcis in fundo del viaggio la visita alla Basilica di Collemaggio, simbolo di fede ma anche di un intero popolo, ancor di più unito dopo il terremoto del 2009 che distrusse parte del sito, da poco riaperto al pubblico in tutta la sua bellezza ed ora ancora più prezioso. La Basilica di Collemaggio, cuore de L’Aquila, Italia, è l’apice ideale per un tour delle radici. Costruita nel XIII secolo, incarna la maestosità dell’architettura romanica abruzzese. Collemaggio rappresenta un toccante ritorno alle radici, completando il tour con un omaggio alla fede e alle origini culturali in un ambiente sacro.
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Tour
Museum of the Peoples of Abruzzo: discovering our roots
The Museum of the People of Abruzzo is a place that celebrates the rich history and culture of the Abruzzo region. This museum is especially significant for roots travelers, as it offers a fascinating immersion into the daily life, traditions and stories of the people who have helped shape Abruzzo’s identity over the centuries. Upon request, you will see your genealogical history retraced in this place.
Address: Garibaldi Square 41/42, ZIP 65127, PE. Entrance Via delle Caserme 24.
Cost and duration: €. 1 1/2 hours approx.
Accessibility: Admission by reservation. Open Monday-Friday 09:00-13:00
Useful Contacts: Website:
https://www.italeaabruzzo.com/
Email: info@italeaabruzzo.com
"To the proud Abruzzo": face to face with Gabriele D'Annunzio.
Continue the morning with a visit to D’Annunzio’s House Museum. For roots travelers, this experience offers an opportunity to connect with Italy’s cultural roots through the life and works of one of the country’s greatest writers who, through his writings and history, stands as a storyteller of the 20th century and thus also of the events that involved our ancestors.
At the end of the visit, rich lunch in the provincial capital and afternoon of relaxation in the city center, with possible transfers to the nearby towns of Francavilla al Mare or Montesilvano.
Address: Corso Manthonè 116, ZIP 65127, PE.
Accessibility: Admission by reservation. Open Tuesday-Sunday 09:00-13:30, Saturday 19:30
Cost and duration: €-€. Approximately 1½ hours (+ lunch + afternoon of walking and shopping).
"Rustèlle" in Villa Celiera, a foodie haven.
You will end the first day of the itinerary with a culinary stop not to be missed by those who choose to come to Abruzzo: an arrosticini dinner! In Villa Celiera, the preparation of arrosticini is a practice handed down from generation to generation, to the point that multiple sources point to this small town of less than a thousand inhabitants as the true home of this historic dish.
Address: Villa Celiera, ZIP 65010, PE.
Cost and duration: €€. 2h approx.
The Castle of Dreams: Rocca Calascio
For this second day of the itinerary you will change scenery and province, moving from the province of Pescara to that of L’Aquila. The day begins with a visit to one of the Region’s landmarks, loved and appreciated all over the world, the fabulous castle of Rocca Calascio. A not-to-be-missed stop for nature and history lovers, the castle sits at an elevation of more than 1,400 meters and affords a unique view of the Apennines. The castle boasts a history rooted in the 10th century, and in its recent history it has also been the film set for some important and award-winning films such as “The Name of the Rose,” “Ladyhawke,” “The Americans,” and others.
Address: Calascio, zip code 67020, AQ
Accessibility: Once in the village of Calascio, follow signs to the castle. To reach the castle it will be necessary to walk the last few kilometers to the castle.
Cost and duration: €. 2h approx.
Become a guardian of Abruzzo's Red Gold.
You will experience the magical atmosphere of saffron harvesting in the fields on the Navelli Plain. Always considered “the red gold of Abruzzo,” you will learn how it is harvested and all the stages of processing on the farm. After the activity, or at the opening of the activity, a tasty lunch awaits you at the Farmhouse.
Address: Piana di Navelli, San Pio delle Camere, ZIP code 67020, AQ
Cost and Duration: €€€. About 4h plus lunch stop.
Accessibility: Availability August-November*. Suitable for all. Pets not allowed.
Useful Contacts: Website:
https://www.italeaabruzzo.com/
Email: info@italeaabruzzo.com
*In case of travel outside the growing and harvesting months, the following alternative is proposed:
Canoeing on Italy's clearest river
Welcome along the crystal clear waters of the Tirino River, a hidden jewel of Abruzzo, where your travel adventure comes to life. For root travelers seeking an authentic and rejuvenating experience, canoeing on the Tirino River becomes your means of immersing yourself in a dimension where the only sound is that of unspoiled nature. A meditative experience that blends with the surrounding scenic beauty.
Address: Via Capodacqua 6, zip code 67022, Capestrano AQ
Cost and duration: €€€. about 2h
Accessibility: By reservation. Activities for all ages and even first-time visitors. Available year-round. Reduced hours during winter.
Useful Contacts: Website:
https://www.italeaabruzzo.com/
Email: info@italeaabruzzo.com
The Sistine Chapel of Abruzzo
If you are a roots traveler who loves to immerse yourself in sacred art and admire frescoes of inestimable beauty, the Church of Santa Maria Assunta in Bominaco is a must-see on your itinerary. This hidden treasure chest in the heart of Abruzzo, of medieval origin, is a hidden treasure that tells stories of faith and devotion. Its sober façade conceals a world of artistic wonders inside, with frescoes dating back to the 13th century by masters of sacred art.
Address: Via Antonio De Dominicis, 67020 Bominaco AQ
Cost and Duration: €. 1h approx.
Accessibility: by reservation only.
Waterfalls in the bowels of the Earth: the Stiffe Caves
The Stiffe Caves are a complex of karst caves located in the heart of the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park. This magical place is a living testament to millennia of geological history, with stalactites and stalagmites creating incredible underground landscapes. The Stiffe River, which flows through the caves, has carved a unique path through the limestone over the centuries, creating an unparalleled natural work of art.
Address: Via Del Mulino Stiffe 2, zip code 67028 Stiffe AQ
Cost and Duration: €, Reductions for minors, over 70s, students and the disabled. 1½ hours or so.
Accessibility: The indoor temperature is 10 degrees all year round appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes possibly with non-slip soles are recommended. Pets are not allowed in the Grotto even small animals. Entry is strongly discouraged for severe heart patients and those with serious respiratory diseases. Apr. 1-Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Oct. 15-Jan. 31 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Feb. 1-March 31 Mon-Fri from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sat-Sun from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Useful Contacts: Website:
https://www.italeaabruzzo.com/
Email: info@italeaabruzzo.com
A panacea for the soul: the Basilica of Collemaggio
The Basilica of Collemaggio, in the heart of L’Aquila, is a fitting apotheosis of a tour for root travelers. Built in the 13th century, it embodies the majesty of Abruzzo’s Romanesque architecture. Its imposing facade is a fascinating mosaic of carved details, while the interior tells centuries-old stories through frescoes and sacred artwork. This basilica was founded to celebrate the canonization of Pietro da Morrone, who became Pope Celestine V. Ending the tour here represents not only a tribute to faith, but also a touching return to roots that nourishes the hearts and souls of travelers.
Address: Piazzale Collemaggio, 5, 67100 L’Aquila AQ
Cost and Duration: €. 1½ hours approx.
Accessibility: Daily 9:30 am – 12:30 pm, 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
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