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Sulmona

Sulmona


There are few locations in Abruzzo that are as convenient for visiting the region as Sulmona. Located within the province of L'Aquila, the town is just a short distance from the Majella National Park to its east while slightly further away and to the south, lies the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park. 

Aside from its convenient location, Sulmona is itself worthy of a visit in its own right. The main attraction in the town centre is the wide expanse of Piazza Garibaldi which is surrounded by shops, bars and restaurants, while at one end there's perhaps the most distinctive sight in Sulmona, the 12th century Gothic aqueduct. 
​Close to the aqueduct there's the impressive façade of Chiesa di San Francesco della Scarpa, a Romanesque church originally built in 1290 AD. ​

Sulmona is in fact steeped in history; legend has it that the city was founded in 1,000 BC by one Solimo (from where the town's name derives), a friend of Aeneas fleeing from the Trojan Wars. The town's most celebrated resident is without doubt the Roman poet Ovid who was born in Sulmona in 43 AD. There are references to him throughout the town with hotels, shops and streets such as Corso Ovidio named after him. 

Another famous offspring of Sulmona is not a person but a product; for more than 2,000 years the town has produced sugar-coated almonds, otherwise known as "confetti". You can find out more about this at the Fabbrica Confetti Pelino, a museum dedicated to the art.

There are several important events that take place in Sulmona: aside from the weekly markets (Saturdays and Wednesdays), Piazza Garibaldi is also the home to the medieval joust known as the Giostra Cavalleresca (last weekend in July), and the "Madonna che Scappa" religious event on Easter morning.

​Category: Scenic Towns of Abruzzo

Administrative area: l'Aquila Province

Population: 23,861

Elevation: 405 metres

​Close by: Majella National Park, Pacentro, Introdacqua, Bugnara

Recommended accommodation: Hotel Rojan
Nearest train station: ​Stazione Sulmona (2.6 km)
​​Nearest airport: ​​​​​​Pescara Abruzzo International Airport (71 km)


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    • Major Cities & Towns of Abruzzo >
      • Pescara
      • L'Aquila
      • Chieti
      • Teramo
      • Montesilvano
      • Avezzano
    • Scenic Towns of Abruzzo >
      • Hill Towns of Abruzzo >
        • Pizzoferrato
        • Silvi Paese
        • Castel di Sangro
        • Caporciano
        • Casoli
        • Torricella Peligna
        • Gessopalena
        • Castelvecchio Calvisio
      • Orange Flag Towns of Abruzzo >
        • Roccascalegna
        • Opi
        • Lama dei Peligni
        • Palena
        • Fara San Martino
      • Lakeside Towns of Abruzzo >
        • Barrea
        • Civitella Alfedena
      • Pretty Villages of Abruzzo >
        • Farindola
        • Calascio
        • Villavallelonga
        • Bomba
        • Fallascoso
        • Tossicia
        • Sante Marie
        • Collelongo
        • Ornano Grande
      • Sulmona
      • Vasto
      • Loreto Aprutino
      • Lanciano
      • Popoli
      • Celano
      • Atri
      • Pescasseroli
    • Abruzzo's Borghi Piu Belli d'Italia >
      • Pacentro
      • Scanno
      • Civitella del Tronto
      • Tagliacozzo
      • Castel del Monte
      • Santo Stefano di Sessanio
      • Pettorano sul Gizio
      • Pescocostanzo
      • Pietracamela
      • Anversa degli Abruzzi
      • Navelli
    • Seaside Towns of Abruzzo >
      • Giulianova
      • Ortona
      • Francavilla al Mare
      • Alba Adriatica
      • Roseto degli Abruzzi
      • Pineto degli Abruzzi
      • Martinsicuro
    • Beach Resorts of Abruzzo >
      • Silvi Marina
      • Marina di Vasto
      • Marina di San Vito
      • Tortoreto Lido
      • Fossacesia Marina
      • Cologna Spiaggia
      • Scerne
      • San Salvo Marina
      • Blue Flag Locations in Abruzzo
    • Lakes of Abruzzo >
      • Lake Barrea
      • Lake Scanno
      • Lake San Domenico
      • Lake Bomba
      • Lake Piaganini
      • Lake Casoli
    • Parks of Abruzzo >
      • Gran Sasso & Monti della Laga National Park
      • Abruzzo Lazio & Molise National Park
      • Majella National Park
      • Sirente Velino Regional Park
    • Ski Resorts of Abruzzo >
      • Roccaraso
      • Campo Imperatore
      • Ovindoli
      • Assergi
      • Rivisondoli
    • Landmarks of Abruzzo >
      • Rocca Calascio
  • Travel
    • Pescara Abruzzo International Airport
    • Sea Ports of Abruzzo
  • Abruzzo Hotels
  • Abruzzo
    • Provinces of Abruzzo >
      • L'Aquila Province
      • Pescara Province
      • Chieti Province
      • Teramo Province