L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy - Italia - Exploring Abruzzo - Abruzzen, (Italien)

[@ExploringAbruzzo]

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[@alexanderwilliams6788]

I have been following the restoration of L'Aquila on Google Street View of all things and it's so impressive. Looks like they're doing a splendid job of the buildings, as only the Italians would, even if it does take time, it'll be worth it. Great video.

[@ExploringAbruzzo]

It's such an amazing city! The architecture is just out of this world, the atmosphere is unique, there's so much to see in L'Aquila. We love popping there every now and then. Glad you enjoyed our video 🥰

[@johngabriel7328]

John Gabriel again What a fantastic video of the Abruzzi capital.^Did you know that a pope from Abruzzo was inaugerated at the Church of Collemagio.Mussolini was incarerated close by near the Gra,n Sasso..99 spouts because apparently there were 99 churches in L,Aquila .Would have loved you to go inside the castle whiich is the museum and art gallery of Abruzzo region.There is a large mammoth there.All the best.

[@ExploringAbruzzo]

Hi John, Lovely to hear from you again and so glad you liked our latest video. Yes Pope Celestino V (the hermit Pietro da Morrone) was inaugurated at the Collemaggio, he was also buried there and his remains are still held there. Mussolini was held captive in the hotel (the red building that is been renovated) at the top of the ski station at Campo Imperatore in the L'Aquila province. Whilst it was still open you could go in and see the room where he was held plus there was loads of Mussolini memorabilia for sale. A couple of his descendants are still in politics here in Italy I think. The 99 spouts were to signify the 99 castelli/lords that came together to form the one city of L'Aquila. The history is fascinating in Abruzzo isn't it!

[@paris1891]

Un bonjour de Paris ! merci .

[@ExploringAbruzzo]

A Buongiorno from Abruzzo to you in Paris and Grazie for watching.

[@christinehedary1491]

You guys are a beautiful family, may God continue blessing you and your families. You guys are truly blessed with your adorable children and living in the best country in the world. I truly enjoy the content that you present on your channel, especially all the historical sites and you give details on such sights. I love that you explain that there was an earthquake in that area of Italy, because so many happen, often one forgets what area and the towns, so to me that is very educational and to show the after reconstruction of the city that was nice to see. I find myself looking for house every time you show a particular area, that means, you are presenting the area very well and somehow becomes kind of magical in my view. Thank you for all you do, God Bless.

[@ExploringAbruzzo]

Buongiorno Christine. Thank you so much for your heart warming comment about our family, it meant a lot to us. Your positive feedback about our videos was so good to read, really appreciate it! There are so many beautiful areas here in Abruzzo and plenty of houses waiting to be bought. We really hope we find your perfect place in this magical region. x

[@stephensheppard]

Thanks for sharing your video! I spent February, March, and April of last year in L'Aquila and your video was a nice remembrance of my time in the city. Cheers!

[@ExploringAbruzzo]

Thank you for watching and glad you enjoyed our video and that it brought back lovely memories of your time there last year. 😍

[@amymaccioli7044]

Thank you so much for this beautiful it's just my family's Homeland and it just means so much to me to be able to get a glimpse at a if one day I'll never be able to get there I really do think you from the bottom of my heart

[@amymaccioli7044]

I meant to say thank you from the bottom of my heart

[@ExploringAbruzzo]

@@amymaccioli7044 We are so glad you enjoyed this video so much, we had a great time making it and, of course, visiting Abruzzo's capital. We will keep our fingers crossed that one day you will come and visit this beautiful region, your family's homeland, of Italy!

[@amymaccioli7044]

@@ExploringAbruzzo oh me too it has just been always in the back of my mind since my grandfather passed right when I found out I was pregnant with my first son and then my grandmother passed when I was 9 months pregnant with my second son so it really just has always been a huge goal you know to take my kids no matter how old they are and return to our homeland. I guess like a millennials pilgrimage lol

[@amymaccioli7044]

@@ExploringAbruzzo my family is actually from the Avezzano region of Abruzzo so I would love to know if that part is in any of your video visits...thx

[@ExploringAbruzzo]

@@amymaccioli7044 Beautiful part of Abruzzo but we haven't yet included this area in our visits but watch this space as you never know...

[@stevestone4346]

We loved this video, especially as we now have a connection with L’Aquila (thanks to your recommendation)! Lovely seeing you again , if unfortunately not in the flesh the videos will have to suffice, so keep em coming! We hope you are all well and things are moving forward. Much love from the Stone clan.

[@ExploringAbruzzo]

Thanks so much for your wonderful comment, so glad you liked the video. L'Aquila is such a beautiful city and we are so happy you took our recommendation and enjoyed your visit there. It really is one that should go on top of anyone's 'city break' lists and particular on anyone's list of things to do and see when they visit Abruzzo. It was so lovely to meet you and Tina and we can't wait to see you both again! xx

[@claudiacables945]

I truly enjoyed your video. Can I get more information about the projects in San Benedetto? I am interested. I checked the FB page and everything look gorgeous!

[@ExploringAbruzzo]

Hi Claudia, at the moment we only have the FB page and IG account for The Dove Tower Abruzzo in San Benedetto in Perillis. We are also going to be on a UK Channel 4 series with our project later on this year. I'm going to be setting up a website and KZbin account for that project this year though... when I get a moment 🤣

[@nicetubex]

The 99 spouts fountain has 93 spouts with a mask, plus 6 little pipes in a corner. But few people know that there's a 100th spout outside the walls (where there's a restaurant now).

[@ExploringAbruzzo]

I didn't know that either. But surely that must have been an addition or maybe there was a 100th Lord/village that joined at the last minute!

[@Brambletye.]

salute to you both lol

[@ExploringAbruzzo]

Salute to the three of you! Thanks for watching. Hope you're keeping warm over your way! xx

[@jmcqueen7355]

Just found your channel, do you live in Italy? Which town? I'm looking in Abruzzo now for a getaway home. \

[@ExploringAbruzzo]

Hi there. We have two projects on the go at the moment, one in San Benedetto in Perillis - you can check out our FB page TheDoveTowerAbruzzo and also another in Sulmona and we are renting a place between the both. We have lived in Abruzzo since 2018 and love it. Have you visited? Great place for a getaway home too, it's such a diverse region so you should explore it thoroughly to make sure you buy something that suits all your requirements. We located ourselves smack bang in the middle of Abruzzo because we love both mountains and beach and as such we have the best of both plus, with easy access to the main roads and motorway we can get pretty much anywhere in Abruzzo in under 1 hour.

[@jmcqueen7355]

@@ExploringAbruzzoThanks for the response! I have been there twice. Went last year, stayed in Pescara because of the easy access to trains and buses. Explored around that area, including Sulmona, Chieti, Vittorito, etc. So gorgeous. As a visitor with a getaway house, hopefully, I won't be able to own a car so I am looking for a house near public transportation. Not as easy as I'd hoped. But I am continuing the quest. I plan to be back again in the spring. Jackie

[@ExploringAbruzzo]

@@jmcqueen7355 Good luck with your quest. The three places you mentioned that are on the trainline are all wonderful!

[@gettingtidy2495]

If you buy in an Earthquake area can you get insurance so if your house falls down you get cover to rebuild? Or will they not insure?

[@ExploringAbruzzo]

Yes you can get insurance but it's incredibly expensive so most people don't bother. With the L'Aquila earthquake of 2009 property owners with damage received government funding up to around an 80,000 euro threshold for repairs per property/unit. If your property was a cultural heritage property then the government paid the full amount of seismic restoration. Best to buy a property that's had the seismic work done and then you don't need insurance.