Aielli, a treasure chest for lovers of small villages and street art talents. For lovers of history and ancient architecture, holidays also become synonymous with knowledge. Come and take a trip to Abruzzo to discover this really interesting place!
Aielli: to be discovered
The beautiful Italian peninsula comes back to life in the summer, especially now, due to recent health problems. The it is rekindled in recent months and the small villages come back to life, thanks to a different type of tourism that is warmer and more hospitable. There are, in fact, many villages that many travelers do not yet know.
Between history and traditions
One of these that deserves attention is precisely Aielli, a town of great beauty and at the same time a treasure trove of modernity. A place where ancient and modern coexist well and where a truly unexpected combination is created, especially for lovers of Street art, thanks to projects of interest to lovers of painting and also of writing. Aielli, is located in Abruzzo, in the province of L'Aquila with just over 1400 inhabitants. It stands on a rocky buttress and is embraced by two streams that flow along the lake of Fucino. The pretty town of Marsicano today consists of two villages: Aielli alto and the new one, which was rebuilt further down after 1915 following various seismic events near the railway station.
Between new and old
The old village located at over a thousand meters above sea level is considered one of the highest centers of the Marsica. Those who love to get lost in the alleys of historical places can only love this place. Its intertwined streets and ancient architecture make it one of the most inspiring places to see. Due to the mild climate, walking will become even more pleasant, especially in the evening, at the sight of the stars.
Over the years Aielli has had considerable importance, as previously mentioned, above all thanks to recent artistic creations of works on the wall. This type of art has made it completely new to the eyes of the most curious. Last year, it hosted one of the festivals of the Street Art most influential ever, which saw the participation of the most famous street artists of international fame, who have left a piece of themselves imprinted among the alleys and walls of houses and monuments.
Monuments, palaces and more in Aielli
Aielli is also known for his Tower of the Stars. A medieval structure dating back to the 13th century, now home to the Astronomical Observatory and the Museum of the Moon. Inside the museum there is a specialized scientific library, and instruments of very high thickness. The astronomical theme is very dear to the village and this can be seen above all from the paintings created on the walls in recent years. Since 2017 Aielli has become a real meeting place for spray can painters, arousing curiosity even among young and old.
Green light to Street Art
In 2018, thanks to the opening to urban art, the novel "Fontamara" by Ignazio Silone was written entirely in the form of a mural on the walls of a building located near the Tower of the Stars. In 2019 it was instead transcribed the Italian Constitution on the facade of a playground dedicated in 2016 to the politician Angelo Vassallo.