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Region in southern Italy
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Abruzzo is one of the twenty Italian regions. It is situated in the central part of Italy, to the east of Rome on the Adriatic Sea. Abruzzo's western border lies less than 80 km due east of Rome. Although geographically more of a central than southern region, the Italian statistical authority considers it part of Southern Italy, a vestige of Abruzzo's historic association with the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.
By train
Abruzzo can be reached by train from Tiburtina railway station in Rome, a journey which offers truly picturesque views of the valleys in the Apennines and of some charming hill towns in Italy.
By car
There are three autostrade (toll motorways) that connect Abruzzo to the rest of Italy:
Trains and buses run regularly from Rome and through Pescara and L'Aquila, these journeys through the mountains can be spectacular and highly recommended. From there, most towns can be reached by local buses.
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the regional capital of Abruzzo, with an imposing 16th century castle, the Fontana delle 99 Cannelle and the pink and white marble Basilica di Santa Maria di Collemaggio with its Holy Door and Gothic interior
an excellent starting point to reach the numerous mountain locations of Marsica
known for its tranquility, a wide range of monuments, and traces of its glorious past
the largest city, with 10 km of seaside promenade with wide sandy beaches
a mediaeval town famous for its sugared almonds, the 11th-century cathedral of San Panfilo, and the 13th-century church of San Francesco delle Scarpe
between the highest mountains of the Apennines
Valle San Giovanni is a small village about 8 km (5 miles) from the provincial city capital of Teramo in Italy's Abruzzo Region.
a destination for seaside and nature tourism
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