Castilenti (Abruzzo)

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Back to Your Italian Roots
Lunch in the street with our “family”
Back to Your Italian Roots: A Very Special Trip to Abruzzo

Our readers Chris and Alana Loreto share their experience of visiting their ancestral village in Italy.

Archeology
azzinano
Top Places For History and Art Buffs in Abruzzo

Abruzzo is one of Italy’s best kept secrets, explore this local’s suggestions of interesting sites that have withstood the test of time.

Back to Your Italian Roots
Janet Badia and her sister Lisa in the courtyard of their Barisciano B&B
Back to Your Italian Roots: “An Incredible Adventure”

For our series on traveling to Italy in search of one’s ancestry we head to a secluded Abruzzo village...

Day Tripper
Boats on Leonardesque Canal Port in Cesenatico in Emilia Romagna
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Italy's Best
Portico in Bologna
Discover What Italian Sites Are Nominated for Unesco World Heritage Status in 2021

Let’s look at what Italian sites have been nominated for Unesco World Heritage status in 2021.

What you can't miss in Abruzzo

Where is Castilenti

Top Experiences in Abruzzo

Best places to stay in Abruzzo

Properties for sale in Abruzzo

Our Valley
Country Home - To Restore in Abruzzo
160000
Detached villa, well-kept garden, 3 floors, 6 bedrooms, mountain views and 2 double garages and solar panels. 0
Villa in Fara San Martino
350000
Town house divided into 2 habitable apartments with amazing views and sun terrace. 0
Town - City Home in Civitella Messer Raimondo
49000
Centrally located, habitable, 2 bed, town house with terrace in a typical Italian town. 0
Town - City Home in Paglieta
33000
26585 1
Villa in Ancarano
599000
Detached, stone, habitable country house with 500sqm of garden and open mountain views. 0
Country Home - To Restore in Tornareccio
33000
Controguerra Reference: 4226 1
Detached House in Controguerra
250000
Controguerra Reference: 4221 1
Apartment in Controguerra
180000

Recipes From Abruzzo

Recipes
Soffione di Ricotta
Soffione di Ricotta

In Abruzzo, the soffione is a traditional Easter dessert, though its growing popularity means you can now find it year-round in many bakeries throughout the region.

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saffron sagne e ceci
Sagne e Ceci - Pasta with Chickpeas

Legumes form the base for this Abruzzese country-style soup, a humble but delicious dish that uses not only the chickpeas, but also their cooking liquid, leaving nothing to waste.

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Spaghetti alla Farouk
Spaghetti alla Farouk

Named for the deposed king of Egypt who fled to Italy in 1952, Spaghetti alla Farouk is a fanciful curry-laced pasta dish brimming with fresh seafood

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Abruzzese Lamb & Pepper Ragu
A hearty dish from the rugged mountains of Abruzzo, this ragu is one to write home about..
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Spaghetti with Agretti and Pancetta
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What others are saying about Abruzzo

@katiedover2 asks:

Does anyone in Abruzzo have a contact for Fineco bank? My old contact information is no longer valid. Molto grazie !

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@mozart asks:

We are about to get the keys for an apartment within a house near L'Aquila, which is a holiday home for ourselves and family. We do not intend to rent this out.  However we will need the services of a property management when we are not there to pay utility bills etc.

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@queencafe asks:

Is it still a buyers market to buy a property in Italy in Abruzzo or Tuscany area with the changes in taxation for foreigners ? I know this is a very broad question but we like to purchase a two to three bedroom house or aprt near coastal area . Thank you

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