Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in L'Aquila, Italy
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3.3 km
93 m
Experience L'Aquila in Italy in a whole new way with our free 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'AquilaSight 1: Auditorium del Parco
The Auditorium del Parco, also known as the Auditorium del Castello 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.
Sight 2: Palazzo Cricchi
Palazzo Rosati, also known as Palazzo Cricchi, is a historic palace in L'Aquila.
Sight 3: MAXXI L'Aquila
Sight 4: Chiesa di Santa Maria Paganica
The church of Santa Maria Paganica is a religious building in L'Aquila. 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.
Sight 5: Museo archeologico di Santa Maria dei Raccomandati (closed)
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 course of the Abruzzo capital and houses an important archaeological collection of the region.
Wikipedia: Museo archeologico di Santa Maria dei Raccomandati (IT)
Sight 6: Teatro Stabile d'Abruzzo
Teatro Stabile d'Abruzzo (TSA) is a theatre based in L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy which was formed in 2000.
Sight 7: Chiesa della Concezione
The Church of the Conception, in full Church of the Immaculate Conception or Church of the Holy Conception, is a religious building in L'Aquila, located in the quarter of St. Peter's.
Sight 8: Casa museo Signorini Corsi (closed)
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.
Sight 9: Oratorio di San Giuseppe dei Minimi
The Oratory of San Giuseppe dei Minimi is a religious building in L'Aquila, located in the quarter of St. Peter's.
Sight 10: Chiesa dei Santi Marciano e Nicandro
Chiesa dei Santi Marciano e Nicandro is a church in L'Aquila, central Italy.
Sight 11: Chiesa di San Francesco di Paola
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.
Sight 12: Chiesa di Santa Giusta
Chiesa di Santa Giusta is a Romanesque church in L'Aquila (Abruzzo).
Sight 13: Chiesa di Santa Maria di Forfona
The church of Santa Maria di Forfona, or erroneously Farfa, is a religious building in L'Aquila, located in the quarter of Santa Maria.
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