Reached through the narrow Sagittario gorges, this medieval village looks down on Lake Scanno, a heart-shaped basin born of an ancient landslide.
The lanes are famous too for the elaborate traditional dress still worn by some of the women.
When to visit Scanno
Average highs and lows across the year.
What to see first
Lake Scanno
The heart-shaped lake below Scanno, a village still known for traditional costume and goldsmith filigree.
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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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