the mysteries of l'aquila
departure from l'aquila and pescara
Program
10:30 / 15:00 Guided tour of the city center following an itinerary which chronologically goes through all the history of the town fromits foundation and combine the official history to its legends and mysteries, constellations and Templar knights, important characterslike Frederick II and Celestino V, the famous Pope of the “great refusal”. Starting from Piazza Duomo you will walk through one of the most ancient and charming cobbled road of the town to reachthe Basilica of Santa Maria di Collemaggio, with the first Holy Door in the world and the only one which opens every year, heart of the Perdonanza Celestiniana and of the majority of the city mysteries. Then you will discover the Basilica of San Bernardino, the most stunning example of Baroque in town, and finally you will visit the Castle, impressive Spanish Fort from the XVI century. At the end of the tour you will have a nougat tasting in the most ancient café in town.
Difficulty: not so easy and not suitable for people with walking problems
Time: two hours and half
Availability: every day with reservation at the maximum 24 hours before the start of the tour. Possibility to customize the time and place of start/ end of the tour
Rate: € 100,00 (from 1 to 10 persons) - € 120,00 (from 11 to 50 persons)
Rate includes:
- Licensed guide
- Local nougat tasting
Rate does not include:
- Transfers
- Extra costs, tips and all items not mentioned in “the rate includes”