Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in L'Aquila, Italy

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 13 sights
Distance 3.3 km
Ascend 82 m
Descend 106 m

Experience L'Aquila in Italy in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in L'Aquila

Sight 1: Auditorium del Parco

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The Auditorium of the Park, also known as the Auditorium of the Castle by virtue of its location, is a musical and theatrical complex located in L'Aquila, within the park of the Spanish Fort. Born from an idea of Claudio Abbado and designed by the architect Renzo Piano, it was built thanks to the contribution of the autonomous province of Trento as a sign of solidarity after the destruction of the 2009 earthquake.

Wikipedia: Auditorium del Parco (IT), Website

432 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 2: Museo archeologico di Santa Maria dei Raccomandati (closed)

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The Archaeological Museum of Santa Maria dei Raccomandati is a museum based in L'Aquila, not yet officially opened. It is located in the former convent of the same name overlooking the main street of the Abruzzo capital and houses an important archaeological collection of the region.

Wikipedia: Museo archeologico di Santa Maria dei Raccomandati (IT)

72 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 3: Teatro Stabile d'Abruzzo

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Teatro Stabile d'Abruzzo (TSA) is a theatre based in L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy which was formed in 2000.

Wikipedia: Teatro Stabile d'Abruzzo (EN), Website

248 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 4: Palazzo Cricchi

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Palazzo Rosati, also known as Palazzo Cricchi, is a historic palace in L'Aquila.

Wikipedia: Palazzo Cricchi (IT)

79 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 5: MAXXI L'Aquila

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MAXXI L'Aquila is a contemporary art museum located in L'Aquila, in Palazzo Ardinghelli, as a branch of MAXXI - National Museum of XXI Century Arts in Rome; The opening to the public took place on June 3, 2021.

Wikipedia: MAXXI L'Aquila (IT), Website, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Youtube

178 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 6: Chiesa di Santa Maria Paganica

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Chiesa di Santa Maria Paganica

The church of Santa Maria Paganica is a religious building in L'Aquila, Italy. It owes its name to the village of Paganica, now a hamlet, whose inhabitants contributed to the foundation of the city in the thirteenth century. Due to its importance, it is considered the capoquarto church and extends its name to the historic district in which it is located. In 1902 it was declared a national monument. It was severely damaged by the 2009 earthquake. As of 2023, the consolidation and restoration work on the church has not yet begun.

Wikipedia: Chiesa di Santa Maria Paganica (IT)

311 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 7: Chiesa della Concezione

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The Church of the Conception is a religious building in L'Aquila, located in St. Peter's quarter.

Wikipedia: Chiesa della Concezione (L'Aquila) (IT)

123 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 8: Casa museo Signorini Corsi (closed)

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The Signorini Corsi House Museum is a historic building in L'Aquila, home to the collection of art furniture, paintings and coins that the lawyer Luigi Signorini Corsi bequeathed in 1967 to the municipal administration.

Wikipedia: Casa museo Signorini Corsi (IT)

220 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 9: Oratorio di San Giuseppe dei Minimi

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The Oratory of San Giuseppe dei Minimi is a religious building in L'Aquila, located in the quarter of St. Peter's.

Wikipedia: Oratorio di San Giuseppe dei Minimi (IT)

252 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 10: Chiesa dei Santi Marciano e Nicandro

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Chiesa dei Santi Marciano e Nicandro

Chiesa dei Santi Marciano e Nicandro is a church in L'Aquila, central Italy.

Wikipedia: Santi Marciano e Nicandro, L'Aquila (EN)

312 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 11: Chiesa di San Francesco di Paola

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The church of San Francesco di Paola, known in ancient times with the title of Santa Maria di Rascino, is a religious building in L'Aquila, located in the quarter of San Giovanni.

Wikipedia: Chiesa di San Francesco di Paola (L'Aquila) (IT)

592 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 12: Chiesa di Santa Giusta

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Chiesa di Santa Giusta is a Romanesque church in L'Aquila (Abruzzo).

Wikipedia: Santa Giusta, L'Aquila (EN)

527 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 13: Chiesa di Santa Maria di Forfona

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The church of Santa Maria di Forfona, or erroneously of Farfa, is a religious building in L'Aquila, located in the quarter of Santa Maria.

Wikipedia: Chiesa di Santa Maria di Forfona (IT)

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