セチナーロの洞窟・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.

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.

There could be traffic at peak time

As soon as you leave the town in the direction of Ovindoli you can admire this view of the town of Celano and the underlying Piana del Fucino. Do not miss the Piccolomini Castle, where the museum of sacred art is set up inside.

In the remote Subequana Valley, at the foot of the Sirente mountain range, stands the small village of Gagliano Aterno, a town of ancient origins. The medieval Gallianum showed off its most important monuments starting from the castle of the Counts of Celano which controlled the valley and which was owned by the most illustrious families of the time. The convent of Santa Chiara, the church of San Martino, the medieval fountain, the castle with the drawbridge, the cultivated hills and the green mountains around the village allow you to savor an air with an ancient flavor.