Strung along a high rocky ridge near the Marche border, this borgo is dominated by the Fortress of Civitella del Tronto, among the largest in Italy.
The last Bourbon stronghold to fall, it surrendered only in 1861, and now shelters a museum of arms.
When to visit Civitella del Tronto
Average highs and lows across the year.
What to see first
Fortress of Civitella del Tronto
Civitella del Tronto's half-kilometer fortress, the last Bourbon stronghold, holding out until 1861.
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What to eat, and drink
- The dishRagù di pecoraIn the Marsica area of Abruzzo, ragù di pecora turns mature sheep meat into a slow-cooked sauce.
- The dishChitarra with lamb ragù and fried artichokeFine strands of egg chitarra take on a buttery lamb ragù, while thin fried artichoke adds a crisp finish.
- The wineCerasuolo d'Abruzzo
- The wineMontepulciano
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