A borgo is typically a medieval village, hill town or centro storico (historic centre). Abruzzo's Borghi Piu Belli d'Italia are all listed below and number 23 at last count. Borghi Più Belli d'Italia roughly translates as "Italy's most beautiful villages" and in total, there are around 300 in Italy.
I've personally visited each of the borghi below and ordered them more or less with my favourites at the top. The hill town of Pacentro sits at the top of a hill by the Majella National Park and affords spectacular views whether it's winter or summer. Scanno is another year-round destination with a beautiful lake close by and the expansive Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park on its doorstep.
The hill town of Castel del Monte is not to be confused with the famous castle in Puglia while nearby Santo Stefano di Sessanio recently earned fame by becoming an "Albergo Diffuso", a type of village hotel where you can stay and enjoy the historical environment in typical homes of the region, restored to the needs of the modern guest.
Click on any of the photos below and you'll find further images and some useful information if you're planning to visit.
I've personally visited each of the borghi below and ordered them more or less with my favourites at the top. The hill town of Pacentro sits at the top of a hill by the Majella National Park and affords spectacular views whether it's winter or summer. Scanno is another year-round destination with a beautiful lake close by and the expansive Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park on its doorstep.
The hill town of Castel del Monte is not to be confused with the famous castle in Puglia while nearby Santo Stefano di Sessanio recently earned fame by becoming an "Albergo Diffuso", a type of village hotel where you can stay and enjoy the historical environment in typical homes of the region, restored to the needs of the modern guest.
Click on any of the photos below and you'll find further images and some useful information if you're planning to visit.
CIVITELLA DEL TRONTO
Civitella del Tronto
Administrative area: Teramo Province
Population: 4,834 Elevation: 589 metres |
TAGLIACOZZO
Tagliacozzo
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CASTEL DEL MONTE
Castel del Monte
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SANTO STEFANO DI SESSANIO
Santo Stefano di Sessanio
Administrative area: l'Aquila Province
Population: 116 Elevation: 1,251 metres |
OPI
Opi
Administrative area: l'Aquila Province
Population: 405 Elevation: 1,250 metres |
PETTORANO SUL GIZIO
Pettorano sul Gizio
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PESCOCOSTANZO
Pescocostanzo
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PIETRACAMELA
Pietracamela
Administrative area: Teramo Province
Population: 248 Elevation: 1,005 metres |
ANVERSA DEGLI ABRUZZI
Anversa degli Abruzzi
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NAVELLI
Navelli
Administrative area: l'Aquila Province
Population: 528 Elevation: 750 metres |
ROCCA SAN GIOVANNI
Rocca San Giovanni
Administrative area: Chieti Province
Population: 2,318 Elevation: 155 metres |
CASTELLI
Castelli
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CaRAMANICO TERME
Caramanico Terme
Administrative area: Pescara Province
Population: 1,855 Elevation: 700 metres |
ABBATEGGIO
Abbateggio
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VILLALAGO
Villalago
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INTRODACQUA
Introdacqua
Administrative area: l'Aquila Province
Population: 2,093 Elevation: 670 metres |
GUARDIAGRELE
Guardiagrele
Administrative area: Chieti Province
Population: 8,881 Elevation: 576 metres |
CITTA SANT'ANGELO
Cittá Sant'Angelo
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BUGNARA
Bugnara
Administrative area: l'Aquila Province
Population: 1,094 Elevation: 580 metres |
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