ACCOMMODATION L'AQUILA Italy

Abruzzo’s capital l’Aquila has been severely damaged by a massive earthquake in 2009.  However it is the areas around L’Aquila that that contains some fascinating hill villages, many of which seem frozen in time, others simply deserted. One of these deserted villages is brought back to life in a huge restoration project with the ancient crafts included.

One part of the project  is  our amazing hotel  where guests can see and experience the ancient styles of living. The building has been meticulously restored even to the extent of using the ancient tools of the master builders. No modern technology is used. The hand bed quilts use home spun wool on the old looms and weaved in the old Abruzzi tradition. This hotel is one of  Passion For Italy’s favourites and it is with great pleasure that we feature this hotel.

The mighty bulk of the Gran Sasso massif oversees this area – two parallel mountain chains flanking a vast plateau littered with strange rock formations and shepherd’s  huts. The Apennine’s very highest peaks are here, in all their awesome majesty, attracting large numbers of skiers and increasing numbers of skiers and increasing numbers of summer hikers.

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Those interested in preserving old traditions, ancient restorative techniques and eating slow food will love staying in this amazing village perched high on a hill.

The underlying ‘philosophy’ of the project can also be discovered in the cuisine, breakfasts served with country jams and marmalades, the fresh bread and home-made cakes, typical products and recipes of the surrounding mountainous areas.

The project for the restoration of this mediaeval village and the conservation of local craftwork traditions aims at preserving a precious cultural heritage and, thanks to various related commercial activities, supports sustainable economic growth throughout the entire territory.

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