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Provinces of Abruzzo: L' Aquila

This rises 714 m. above sea level in a wide valley between mountains, crossed by the Aterno, in view of the Gran Sasso.
According to tradition, the town was founded in 1254 by Frederick II of Swabia, with the construction of ninety-nine districts, each with its own church and square, exclusive to the people living in the ninety-nine castles of the countryside. However, though always linked to the fortunes of the Kingdom of Naples, it enjoyed great autonomy and grew in size, reaching its peak in the first half of the fifteenth century. Subsequently, earthquakes, plagues and internal struggles caused its decline. In 1705 L'Aquila was almost destroyed by an earthquake which took six thousand victims and, in 1799, it was sacked by French troops. After the period under Murat
(1806-1815), it was united with Italy in 1860.

This town, which is still surrounded by medieval walls, has a remarkable heritage of works of art and monuments. Among the religious buildings are the Basilica of San ... Read More...