チェラーノの洞窟・トップ7

On a rocky protrusion that slopes towards the Aterno river, about 640 meters above sea level, you can still see what remains of the ancient fortified village of Beffi.

One of the strategic structures around the waters of Fucino

The Piccolomini castle initially stood on the island of Ortucchio near Lake Fucino. The structure, in fact, was surrounded by a moat whose waters were connected to the lake. As the lake dried up, this protection disappeared. The Renaissance style structure was commissioned in 1488 by Antonio Todeschini Piccolomini, after the destruction of a previous fortification by Napoleone Orsini." (Wiki)

The village of Ovindoli stands at 1375 m asl in the presence of Mount Magnola. It is located within the Sirente-Velino Regional Natural Park, in the so-called "Altopiano delle Rocche". In addition to the naturalistic beauties, it is also worth mentioning its ancient castle-enclosure dating back to an era between the 12th and 14th centuries.

the castle of Beffi originally had defensive functions and guaranteed control of the territory, thanks to a system of visual triangulations with the tower of Goriano Valli and with that of Roccapreturo.

Gagliano Aterno (AQ) is an enchanting village immersed in the greenery of the Sirente-Velino Regional Park. The importance of the village is linked to the set of monuments and works of art of considerable social and religious value, with original profiles preserved in good condition. With its medieval center and its location in the Sirente-Velino Park.

A beautiful view of this wonderful Borgo.

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