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Forte Spagnolo – Parco del Castello loop from L'Aquila

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Italy

Abruzzo

L'Aquila

Forte Spagnolo – Parco del Castello loop from L'Aquila

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Forte Spagnolo – Parco del Castello loop from L'Aquila

01:04

3.98km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 11, 2026

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Parking

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1.25 km

Fontana Luminosa

Highlight • Monument

Fontana Luminosa – the icon of L'Aquila

The Fontana Luminosa is one of L'Aquila's most famous sights and a beloved photo stop. This monumental fountain, designed in 1934 by local sculptor Nicola D'Antino, stands in Piazza Battaglione Alpini.

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1.33 km

Park Auditorium

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The Auditorium del Parco in L'Aquila was designed by the world-renowned Italian architect Renzo Piano and officially opened in October 2012. The striking building is located in the park right next to the Spanish Fort (Forte Spagnolo).

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1.65 km

Forte Spagnolo

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The Forte Spagnolo (also known as Castello Cinquecentesco) is one of the most impressive 16th-century military strongholds in Central and Southern Italy. Although it is a defensive work, its true …

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1.78 km

Francesco De Marchi Belvedere – View of the Gran Sasso

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From this viewpoint, you can enjoy a magnificent panorama of the impressive Gran Sasso massif. Here stands the monument to Francesco De Marchi, the pioneer who was the first to …

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1.78 km

View of L'Aquila and the Abruzzo Mountains

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Magnificent views of the city and the Abruzzi mountain ranges from the Parco del Castello.

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1.84 km

Parco del Castello and Forte Spagnolo

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Parco del Castello & Forte Spagnolo – the green oasis of L'Aquila

Fancy a peaceful break during your walk through L'Aquila? Then be sure to visit Parco del Castello, the …

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2.59 km

Parco del Castello

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Parco del Castello – L'Aquila's green oasis

Fancy escaping the hustle and bustle? Then be sure to take a walk through Parco del Castello, L'Aquila's largest city park. The park …

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2.81 km

Castle Gate

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De Porta Castello is one of the historic city gates in the medieval city wall of L'Aquila, located on the east side of Via Castello.

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3.98 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.59 km

513 m

402 m

349 m

124 m

Surfaces

1.76 km

1.45 km

703 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Forte Spagnolo – Parco del Castello loop from L'Aquila

Fontana Luminosa

Park Auditorium

Forte Spagnolo

Francesco De Marchi Belvedere – View of the Gran Sasso

View of L'Aquila and the Abruzzo Mountains

Parco del Castello and Forte Spagnolo

Parco del Castello

Castle Gate

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