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 through one of the city's access gates and 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 café in town.