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L'Aquila (/ ˈ l æ k w ɪ l ə / LAK-wil-ə, Italian: [ˈlaːkwila] ⓘ; Neapolitan: [ˈlaːkwiːlə]) is a city and comune in central Italy. It is the capital city of both the Abruzzo region and of the Province of L'Aquila. As of 2023, it has a population of 69,558 inhabitants.
May 5, 2019 · Architectural Buildings (43) Gardens (3) Sports Complexes (5) Theaters (7) Monuments & Statues (11) Arenas & Stadiums (3) Art Museums (4) Tours in and around L'Aquila. Book these experiences for a closer look at the region. See all. Sightseeing Tour of L'Aquila aboard an Electric Shuttle.
- Walking in the green. Visiting L'Aquila like a local also means experiencing its explosive nature, which dictates rhythms and spaces. L'Aquila is a centre of art and culture, but the proud and overbearing context where it stands undoubtedly doesn't take second place.
- Jazz music in the streets. Thanks to an event that is, in its own way, an integral part of the reconstruction process, music is the protagonist of the first September weekend in L'Aquila.
- Photographing a luminous fountain. A meeting point for locals, Piazza Battaglione degli Alpini is home to one of L'Aquila's most photographed monuments, la Fontana Luminosa (luminous fountain).
- Visiting a colourful village near L'Aquila. A little piece of Abruzzo you won't expect to see just an hour's drive from L'Aquila. Aielli is a delightful medieval village towering a thousand metres above sea level.
L’Aquila, city, capital of Abruzzi region, central Italy. It is situated on a hill above the Aterno River, northeast of Rome. The area was settled by the Sabini, an ancient Italic tribe, after their town Amiternum was destroyed by the Romans and later by the barbarians. The city was founded about.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Sep 12, 2014 · L'Aquila is the capital of Abruzzo and a hub of tourism, education, and industry. It has a rich historical and cultural heritage, with many Renaissance and Baroque buildings, churches, and fountains.
823. Fountains. 2023. Basilica di San Bernardino. 298. Churches & Cathedrals. Forte Spagnolo. 232. Points of Interest & Landmarks. Centro Storico L'Aquila. 145. Historic Walking Areas. Santuario San Giovanni Paolo II.
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May 28, 2021 · Updated May 28, 2021. | 3 min read. L'Aquila sits in a quiet valley, safely enclosed within its medieval walls. The Apennine Mountains rise around this city, founded in the 13th-century, which is now the capital of Abruzzo and the province of L'Aquila.
