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Barrea

province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy

arrowThe place
view 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.

arrowInformation:
Altitude: 1060 m a.s.l -- Distance from L'Aquila: 100 km -- Population: ca. 900 inhabitants -- Zip code: -- Phone Area Code: -- How to reach it:
- road: A25, exit Cocullo
- bus, trains: from Avezzano, Sulmona

arrowHistory:
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.

arrowSights & Excursions
  • Lake Barrea
  • The Church of St. Maria della Baia
  • The Church of St. Tommaso
  • Natural Reserve Lago di Pantaniello
  • arrowEvents & 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

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