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Situated almost
in the center of the Italian peninsula only one hour away
from Rome, Abruzzo it's one of Italy best kept secrets. Most
of its economic life takes place on the coast facing the
Adriatic Sea but its very heart lies among the many
mountains ranges that run along its territory.
Abruzzo, like
the rest of Italy, it's incredibly rich of historical
landmarks and monuments: castles, churches, fortified towns,
roman and preroman ruins. Valuable works of art can be found
not only in the museums but more often throughout the
territory in the very same places they were originally
designed to enrich. The ancient traditions of handicraft are
still performed. Particularly worthy of mention are the
lacemaking, the weaving of polychrome blankets and carpets,
the artistic iron, gold, copper workmanship and the art of
ceramics. Abruzzo's four National Parks and the many
wildlife reservations are haven to bears, wolfes, wildcats
and other wild animals. Hiking, birdwatching, rafting,
skiing and any other activity not detrimental for nature
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