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Sulmona
Sulmona has an ancient history dating back over two millennia ago. Center well known in Roman times mainly because the birthplace of the poet Ovid Pubbli Naso. 'S economy is based primarily on agriculture and industry and is known worldwide for producing sweets. But they are especially numerous artistic treasures that attract tourists.
Located in the great basin of the same name, the site of 'huge prehistoric lake, whose waters an earthquake opened the way to the sea at the confluence of rivers and Gizio Vella, immersed in the scenario of the great national parks of Abruzzo and Maiella, from which is a few kilometers, is a gateway to the best places in the nature of Abruzzo, which you can breathe the fragrance since the historic center, which reads the structure of the ancient Roman city, rich history, fine architecture and any suggestion, and above all, closed to ordinary traffic. At about 20 km from Sulmona, you can visit the natural source of the river Pescara: 50 hectares of protected land of undeniable ecological value, being one of the few habitats of the genus still remain intact. Thirteen miles from Sulmona, Scanno direction, the first dwelling of Anversa degli Abruzzi village of medieval origin, it extends the 'natural oasis gorges of Sagittarius with an area of 450 hectares, important habitats where rocky nests, as well other raptors, golden eagles. The reserve has a picnic area, a Visitor Center with Nature Museum, a Botanical Garden and the town, which well illustrate aspects of flora and fauna of the place. Of great interest is the mountainous territory that extends into the northern section of the region, where the Apennine ridge reaches its highest share, with the Corno Grande 2912m. Development and the high altitude extension of the park allow the practice of climbing activities, hiking and ski mountaineering, trekking and interesting, for a total of at least sixty routes available to those wishing to learn more about this part of Abruzzo, appreciated by Mountaineers fans from the early pioneering ascents occurred in the mid nineteenth century. A few kilometers from Sulmona are easily accessible ski resorts of Pescocostanzo Rivisondoli, Roccaraso connected by Skypass A lot Sangro and very well equipped, with snowmaking and many trails of varying difficulty are all connected and well served by modern lifts. In Sulmona, there are small hotels or apartments rented for periods of stay longer and in the town center was used as a 'camper area.
Last Updated on Friday, 07 May 2010 12:31
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Sulmona has an ancient history dating back over two millennia ago. Center well known in Roman times mainly because the birthplace of the poet Ovid Pubbli Naso. 'S economy is based primarily on agriculture and industry and is known worldwide for producing sweets. But they are especially numerous artistic treasures that attract tourists.
Located in the great basin of the same name, the site of 'huge prehistoric lake, whose waters an earthquake opened the way to the sea at the confluence of rivers and Gizio Vella, immersed in the scenario of the great national parks of Abruzzo and Maiella, from which is a few kilometers, is a gateway to the best places in the nature of Abruzzo, which you can breathe the fragrance since the historic center, which reads the structure of the ancient Roman city, rich history, fine architecture and any suggestion, and above all, closed to ordinary traffic. At about 20 km from Sulmona, you can visit the natural source of the river Pescara: 50 hectares of protected land of undeniable ecological value, being one of the few habitats of the genus still remain intact. Thirteen miles from Sulmona, Scanno direction, the first dwelling of Anversa degli Abruzzi village of medieval origin, it extends the 'natural oasis gorges of Sagittarius with an area of 450 hectares, important habitats where rocky nests, as well other raptors, golden eagles. The reserve has a picnic area, a Visitor Center with Nature Museum, a Botanical Garden and the town, which well illustrate aspects of flora and fauna of the place. Of great interest is the mountainous territory that extends into the northern section of the region, where the Apennine ridge reaches its highest share, with the Corno Grande 2912m. Development and the high altitude extension of the park allow the practice of climbing activities, hiking and ski mountaineering, trekking and interesting, for a total of at least sixty routes available to those wishing to learn more about this part of Abruzzo, appreciated by Mountaineers fans from the early pioneering ascents occurred in the mid nineteenth century. A few kilometers from Sulmona are easily accessible ski resorts of Pescocostanzo Rivisondoli, Roccaraso connected by Skypass A lot Sangro and very well equipped, with snowmaking and many trails of varying difficulty are all connected and well served by modern lifts. In Sulmona, there are small hotels or apartments rented for periods of stay longer and in the town center was used as a 'camper area. |
| Last Updated on Friday, 07 May 2010 12:31 |
