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A historic building with a symmetrical facade and circular windows, surrounded by a cobblestone plaza and trees. 1
A stone fortress with a bridge and arched passageway. 2
A fresco with a central figure flanked by two others, set within a stone archway. 3
A church with a dome and bell tower, surrounded by residential buildings and trees. 4
An ornate church interior with a high ceiling, gold detailing, and a central altar. 5

L'Aquila of the Mysteries: Walking Tour

By Abruzzo Experience
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$247 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • the splendour of this ancient city built by the Knights Templars
  • See the Spanish Fort with an amazing view over the highest peak of the Appenine
  • Visit the remanesque Basilica di Santa Maria di Collemaggio full of symbols
  • Admire the baroque Basilica di San Bernardino with its golden ceiling

Activity location

    • L'Aquila
    • L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Piazzale Collemaggio, 5, 67100 L'Aquila AQ, Italy | In front of the Basilica di Santa Maria di Collemaggio
    • Sant'Elia, Abruzzo, Italy

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L'Aquila of the Mysteries: Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Price details
AU$246.74 x 1 TravellerAU$246.74
Total
Price is AU$246.74

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Licensed tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Nougat tasting
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Optional admission to the Munda, the National Museum of Abruzzo

What you can expect

Guided tour of L’Aquila following an itinerary which chronologically goes through all the history of the town from its foundation combining the official history to legends and mysteries, constellations and Templar knights, important characters like Frederick II and Celestino V, the famous Pope of the “great refusal”.
Starting from the Basilica of Santa Maria di Collemaggio, with the first Holy Door in the world opening every year, you will pass across one of the city's access gates you will reach the Basilica of San Bernardino, a great example of L'Aquila baroque. You reach the highest point of the city, the Castle, imposing Spanish fortress offering a spectacular view of the Gran Sasso d’Italia. Optional admission (at an extra cost) to the Munda, the National Museum of Abruzzo, which houses an extraordinary collection of masterpieces that have shaped the region's identity and artistic history. Not to be missed: the imposing Mammoth. Afterwards,
passing through charming little squares and narrow roads you will arrive in Piazza Duomo where the tour ends with a tasting of local nougat in the oldest cafè in town.

Location

Activity location

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    • L'Aquila
    • L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Piazzale Collemaggio, 5, 67100 L'Aquila AQ, Italy | In front of the Basilica di Santa Maria di Collemaggio
    • Sant'Elia, Abruzzo, Italy