What to do near Controguerra, TE

The art of bobbin lace deserves a monument

Thread, pins, bobbins. Patience, time, care... Wonder arises from the skilled hands of women, sitting as they once did on the doorstep, guardians of an ancient art handed down from mother to daughter.

Civitella del Tronto and its Fortress

At the back of the rock ridge, an architectural gem overlooking the hills of Teramo

Shrine of Our Lady of Splendor

Miraculous spring draws the faithful to itself

Campli

An ancient village nestled between the valleys of the Siccagno and Fiumicino creeks

Montefiore dell'Aso

Stunning views from the Sibillini Mountains to the sea. Here, in one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in Italy," are hidden treasures: one - not to be missed - is a Polyptych by Carlo Crivelli. The others... discover them for yourself!

The Abbey of Propezzano

Founded according to tradition at the site of the 715 apparition of the Virgin Mary, the Benedictine Monastery grew from the 11th to the 14th becoming a landmark of the valley.

The Triangular Tower of Montegualtieri

Ancient guardian of the Vomano Valley

Smerillo and its castle

On the "roof of Marche," an ancient castle nestled in the Apennines

Comunanza and the "Mazzumaja"

Across the bridge over the Aso River, time has stood still.

Lake Gerosa

A long, deep body of water surrounded by greenery, a destination for fishing and water sports enthusiasts. Artificial yes, but you can't see it! At the bottom, the ruins of houses abandoned in 1983.

The Church of Our Lady of Grace in Monte San Martino

Three chapels, a revealed fresco, heavenly music