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The scenic road leading to Pennadomo is a journey of rare beauty that winds through the wild landscapes of the province of Chieti, offering spectacular views of the spectacular limestone cliffs that characterize the village. The route allows you to admire the intense blue of the lake and the jagged profile of the surrounding mountains from above, transforming the journey into an unforgettable visual experience amidst vertical rock faces and pristine nature.

Here you'll find three large crosses depicting the crucifixion of Jesus and the two thieves. For those living in Bagnaturo and Sulmona, they're a constant visual reference: looking up at the mountain from below, they stand out clearly against the ridge. Beyond their spiritual significance, this site is renowned for the incredible panoramic view it offers of the Peligna Valley; once you reach them, you feel as if you're standing on a natural terrace suspended in the void. The crosses are often illuminated for special occasions or religious holidays, making them visible even at night from across the valley below.

Montealpiano is a small, quiet village on the slopes of Mount Morrone, in a panoramic position overlooking the Peligna Valley, just a short distance from Sulmona. Surrounded by pristine nature, amidst woods and mountain trails, it's an ideal destination for those seeking an authentic and rejuvenating atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Pietraferrazzana is the smallest town in Abruzzo with its 130 inhabitants in a handkerchief of rock

Villa Santa Maria is famous throughout the world for its Hotel Institute, now known as the School of Chefs.

beautiful route to reach Pennadomo

Baronial palace of Archi dating back to the 11th century now reduced to ruins. Its current appearance is the result of the damage done by the Nazis in 1943. In fact, the Germans used the castle as a military outpost above the Val di Sangro to watch over the arrival of allied troops from Perano.

The position of the castle is strategic, perched on top of a rocky ledge. Legend has it that, in 1646, the then baron of the castle (Corvo de Corvis) demanded the application in the town of the Ius primae noctis (all the women of the town to spend their wedding night with him instead of with their newly married consort ). For this reason he was assassinated.