Tagliacozzo (Abruzzo)

Talia theatre in the center of Tagliacozzo end entrance of Monastery

Tagliacozzo is a town and comune in the province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, central Italy. The main sights of Tagliacozzo are the Ducal Palace, built by Roberto Orsini, the Convent of St. Francis, housing the tomb of Tommaso da Celano, the 13th century fountain in Piazza dell'Obelisco, a national monument. The beautiful Sanctuary of Maria Santissima dell'Oriente is situated on a hill 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) from town. It is cited as early as the 14th century.

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Rose window of Santa Maria di Collemaggio
L’Aquila in Abruzzo Named Italian Capital of Culture for 2026

The announcement coincides with the forthcoming 15-year anniversary of a 6.3 magnitude earthquake that struck the town and surrounding areas in 2009. Mayor Pierluigi Biondi said that the title will aid in rebuilding the social fabric of the community. 

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Sunset view from Al Murè
48 Hours in Provincia di Chieti

With 48 hours to spend in Abruzzo’s most populated province, you can get a taste of village life, relax at the beach, and hike up to a castle in the mountains. Here’s how to do it all.

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Recipes From Abruzzo

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Chitarrina or Fedelini with Tuna Ragù

The robustly flavored sauce relies on good pantry ingredients: the best-tinned tuna and anchovies you can procure, excellent capers, and high-quality canned (or home-canned) tomatoes. 

 

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Pizza Dolce Teramana: Layer Cake Specialty of Abruzzo

This show-stopper of a cake from Abruzzo has three layers of flavored sponge cake and two layers of rich custard for a decadent dessert.

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Torcetti (or Ciambelline) al Vino: Ring-Shaped Cookies for When Guests Come Calling

These ring-shaped cookies, common in central and southern Italy, are made with olive oil and wine — perfect for setting out on the table with coffee or tea when guests drop by.

 

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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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Sagne e Ceci: Abruzzese 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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