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Abruzzo Province of L'Aquila Barrea

Barrea Province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy Overlooking wonderful Lake Barrea from a hilltop in the upper Valle del Sangro, the village can show old churches, the walls of an ancient castle and the remains of a pre-Roma necropolis. It is a favourite choice for tourists who like mountain and lake resorts and love a natural park's atmosphere.

Info Altitude: 1060 m a.s.l -- Distance from L'Aquila: 100 km -- Population: ca. 900 inhabitants -- Zip code: 67030 -- Phone Area Code: 0864 -- How to reach it: - road: A25, exit Cocullo - bus, trains: from Avezzano, Sulmona History With the name of Barregias, the village rose together with St. Angelo, a nearby Benedictine monastery, in the VIII century. The area came under the rule of the powerful Sangros, who built a storm-proof fortress which still keeps their name. Sights & Excursions Lake Barrea The Church of St. Maria della Baia The Church of St. Tommaso Natural Reserve Lago di Pantaniello Events & Festivities 26 June Feast of St. Tommaso Apostolo August Feast of St. Maria delle Grazie (emigrants come back on the occasion) Christmas Night Traditional bonfire Hotels, Lodging, Restaurants Hotel Holidays Hotel Lago Verde

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