«… In Ceperan, where he was a liar
each Pugliese, and there from Tagliacozzo,
where sanz'arme won the old Alardo ... "(Dante Alighieri, Divine Comedy, Inferno, Canto XXVIII, vv. 16-18)
Food, places to discover and fun in the Abruzzo mountains
If you want to go on a journey in which to combine flavor, relaxation and fun, there is a place for you, it's called tagliacozzo. The ancient town, as the original name suggests, born from the fusion of Talus (cut) and Cotium (rock), makes its way through the Abruzzo rocks, placing itself at seven hundred and fifty meters above sea level. A destination particularly popular with tourists, so much so that it has earned the nickname of Art City, between the seventies and eighties tagliacozzo witnesses a real assault by the Romans.
The district offers a unique lifestyle that skilfully mixes good food, fresh mountain air and a very close relationship with the land. One of the points of reference for locals and non-locals is the Obelisk square, around which many small arteries wind with shops and historic buildings enriched by vaulted windows. Corners of history that have celebrated in past years tagliacozzo as one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. Instead of today's fountain dating back more than two centuries ago, the penitents in the pillory were the protagonists in the center of the square, exposed to public mercy.
Tagliacozzo and its excellences
The Abruzzo town with its six thousand and more inhabitants offers the best side from above. Highland it represents perhaps the most fascinating historical reality that houses the Church of Santa Maria del Soccorso, dating back to the distant 1100. Before entering the church, turn your gaze to the right at the height of Calvary, where processions and liturgies are celebrated in respect of the local tradition. On the left instead, at night, you will be observed by an illuminated cross that stands securely on the slopes of a cliff.
By dint of ups and downs you feel a certain languor in the stomach and all the local gastronomy comes to the rescue ready to delight the taste buds. trisk is a real institution for pizza lovers: red, simple and with potatoes. A triptych of variations concentrated in a recipe with a unique taste. And then gnocchi with chickpeas, strictly grilled meat, local artisan cheeses, fiauni (cheese-based desserts). All accompanied by a good glass of red wine. Do you want more? Keep light, we still have to finish our path!
tagliacozzo it is not just art, and to remind you of it are the events organized every year like the Midsummer Festival with exhibitions, shows and live music, or Group of Wines, to taste local wines in a characteristic atmosphere and with the taste of the past. It takes ten minutes by car to reach the caves of Beatrice Cenci. A path to be discovered in the dark between stalactites and stalagmites that lie under the largest beech forest in Europe.
And if you want to move and do some physical activity, tagliacozzo lends itself more than ever to lovers of climbing and trekking, but above all ofriding. It houses various riding schools where you can experiment horseback riding even for a day or more, during which it is possible to reach the Orsini castle. A piece of history forgotten in the wild nature from which you can admire the villages below that appear as many small points surrounded by thick vegetation.
THEAbruzzo is known for the National Park, Monte Velino and its breathtaking views in which many successful films have been shot, including the western film They Call Me Trinity, a 1970 film starring Bud Spencer and Terence Hill.
Many places of interest, local foods to savor and a nature to be discovered just one hundred kilometers from the Roman capital.
Did you get the agenda? Next weekend you will have no doubts about where to go, tagliacozzo waiting for you.
