Sulmona
The birthplace of the ancient Roman poet Ovid, known for its colorful sugar-coated almonds, called 'confetti,' as well as its medieval aqueduct and Piazza Garibaldi.
The old town of Sulmona is remarkably well preserved. A 13th-century medieval aqueduct runs through Piazza Garibaldi, where a market is held every Wednesday and Saturday. The Palazzo dell'Annunziata blends Gothic and Renaissance styles. Confetti shops, selling colorful sugar-coated almonds, are everywhere, and visitors can tour the Museo del Confetto Pelino. The Running Madonna at Easter is the town's biggest celebration. The train from Pescara takes about an hour, and Sulmona is also a transfer point for Scanno.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Majella National Park
- Lake Scanno
- Scanno
- Abbey of San Clemente a Casauria
- Caramanico Terme & Orfento Valley
- Guardiagrele
- Rocca Calascio
- National Archaeological Museum of Abruzzo