Rito dei Serpari - Cocullo - Abruzzo

Abruzzo – Events

Abruzzo is known as the “green region of Europe” thanks to the highest dolomite peaks, the Gran Sasso and the Maiella massif.

In Abruzzo events and festivals are mainly related to the tradition and to religious celebrations, such as:
– the feast of Saint Antonio Abate in Collelongo in January
– the “Ritual of the Serpari” in San Domenico in Cocullo every May 1st, where a procession follows the statue of the saint tangled by non-poisonous snaks collected in the surrounding mountains by the serpari (the serpents guardians).
– also on May 1st the Virtues Feast is celebrated in Teramo
– the “Virgin Mary Running Through the Square” in Sulmona ( on Easter Sunday)
– and the Thanksgiving holiday in Introdacqua (November)

In Tornareccio, in the province of Chieti, all year round it is possible to visit A ​​mosaic for Tornareccio, an extraordinary open-air museum where 96 mosaics are installed on the walls of the houses.

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Welcome to Abruzzo, the region of  L’Aquila, known for the severe 2009 earthquake, of the arrosticini meat and much more…

Upcoming events and what to see in Abruzzo

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Sirente-Velino Regional Natural Park - Abruzzo - Italy

Sirente-Velino Regional Natural Park – L’Aquila

A protected natural area of ​​56400 hectares. Flowers, animals, cycle and footpaths. Winter sports.

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Museum A Mosaic for Tornareccio - Abruzzo - Italy

A Mosaic for Tornareccio

An extraordinary open-air museum of mosaics that can be visited all year long

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Abruzzo - Scala Santa di Campli

The “Holy Staircase” Church – Campli

Climbing the 28 wooden steps of the Sanctuary of Scala Santa, Roman Catholics can obtain the Plenary Indulgence.

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Feast of Sant’Antonio Abate - Abruzzo - Italy
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Fortress of Civitella del Tronto - Abruzzo

Fortress of Civitella del Tronto

The Fortresss and its Musuem in Civitella del Tronto to visit in the province of Teramo.