Introducing Sulmona
Hemmed in by brooding mountains, Sulmona is a prosperous little town with a charming medieval core. It’s easily covered in a day although you might want to linger and use it as a base for exploring southern Abruzzo.
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Despite its medieval appearance, Sulmona’s origins predate the Romans. No-one is absolutely sure but tradition holds that it was founded by Solimo, a companion of Aeneas. The poet Ovid was born here in 43 BC, and in the Middle Ages it became an important commercial centre.
Much of Sulmona’s modern wealth is based on the production of confetti – the sugar almonds presented to guests at Italian weddings – and jewellery.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Re: Trip to Italy
by adriaticapescara 11 June 2011
Thanks for sharing... other pictures and videos of Abruzzo can also be found here on my blog too: [*Pacentro*|http://www.abruzzo-villas.…
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RE: Public Transport in Le Marche or Abruzzo
by jpond 08 April 2011
Thank you rcappeto and mike9 for your advice. I have looked at both Asoli Peceno and Sulmona as likely places to stay but have not yet…
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Re: Public Transport in Le Marche or Abruzzo
by mike9 07 April 2011
I can only comment about the south of Abruzzo, and its quite a few years since I was last there. Part of your problem is that the resident…
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