10 Things to Do or to See

1. Celano Gorges

The well-known and wild canyon of the Central Apennines

• Where: Aielli - Celano (AQ)
• Period: the trail must be avoided in case of heavy rains during the period of thaw and windy days, as there may be the danger of falling rocks.
• Curiosity: possible meetings with several animal species living in the deep valley, including the Golden Eagle, the Eagle Owl, the Peregrine, and the Wild Cat.

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2. Stiffe Caves

A cave of rare beauty in the heart of Abruzzi

• Where: San Demetrio de Vestini (AQ)
• Period: from November to April, due to the uncertain weather conditions, it is always advisable to call in advance.
• Visiting hours: Stiffe caves are open daily from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and from 3.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. The cost of the ticket, which includes a guided tour of the cave and access to the Museum of Speleology is Euros 8.00.
• Info: www.grottestiffe.it

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3. Alba Fucens

The ancient Roman colony

• Where: Massa d'Albe (AQ)
• Period: the entire year
• Useful advice: it's recommended a visit accompanied by local tourist guides
• Info: Coop. Alba Fucens, Tel. +39 0863 449642 -  albafucens@virgilio.it - Website: www.albefucens.info

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4. The Pagliare

An "old world" suspended between heaven and earth

• Where: Tione degli Abruzzi and Fontecchio (AQ)
• Period: in spring, preferably at the sunset.

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5. Fontecchio

A wonderful medieval village

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6. St. Maria in Valle Porclaneta Church

A jewel splendidly isolated at the foot of Mt. Velino

• Where: Rosciolo, a hamlet of the town of Magliano Dè Marsi (AQ)
• Visiting hours: to visit the church it's advisable to look for a guard who lives in Rosciolo. For information, contact the Information Point of the Park site in Magliano de' Marsi

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7. The Chamois Wildlife Area

"Face to face" with the chamois

• Where: Rovere of Rocca di Mezzo (AQ)
• Info: the wildlife area is annexed to the Visit Centre of Chamois, which follows the following visiting hours:
  
  
  • Christmas Period and summer: every day from 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and from 2.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.
  • During the rest of the year: on Saturdays from 2.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. and on Sundays from 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
  • Upon request the opening is guaranteed even outside the specified hours

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8. Slow ride in the Park among villages and medieval castles

• Where: in the Aterno and Subequana Valleys along the Ippovia Park
• Period: the whole year

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9. Sebastiani Shelter

The most beautiful hike

• Where: Colletto of Pezza (M. Velino)
• Altitude: 2,102m
• Period: The shelter is open from June to September. During the other months, is open by previous appointment on weekends and special occasions
• Info: www.rifugiovincenzosebastiani.it

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10. "Sfioratura" of the saffron, a plunge into rural life

• Where: Tione degli Abruzzii, a hamlet of Goriano Valli (AQ)
• Period: October
• Info: www.vignadimore.it

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