L'Aquila of the Mysteries Private Tour: Discover History, Legends, and Mysteries
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L'Aquila
Embark on a guided stroll amid the town’s key landmarks, narrating the timeline of the town’s establishment. Additionally, you’ll explore myths and enigmas, including tales of the Templar Knights and intriguing figures like Fredrick II and Celestino V, known as the ‘pope of the great refusal’.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Basilica di Santa Maria di Collemaggio e Porta Santa - From Basilica di Santa Maria di Collemaggio you will walk till Basilica di San Bernardino, masterpiece of the local Baroque style.
- Basilica di San Bernardino - From Basilica di San Bernardino you will reach the top of the town where you find the Spanish Fort with a stunning view on Gran Sasso Mountain.
- Teatro Comunale - Back to the Basilica di Santa Maria di Collemaggio where you can see the first and only Holy Door opening every year. A magic place showing a play of sun light during summer solstice.
- Forte Spagnolo - You reach the highest point of the city where the Castle, an imposing Spanish fortress dominates, enjoy a spectacular view of the Gran Sasso d’Italia (2,912 m)
- Fontana In Piazza Santa Maria Paganica - Stop in one of the squares that still bears the signs of the 2009 earthquake despite being the foundation of the city
- Piazza del Palazzo - The Palace built by Margherita, sons of Charles V, who gives prestige to the city like the many other palaces that you have the opportunity to see during the walk.
- Piazza del Duomo - For centuries also called Piazza del Mercato, one of the largest urban squares in Italy, where to reveal the only mystery about the city before concluding the tour in the oldest bar in the center for a tasting of local nougat
What's Included
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- Snacks
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
Location
Terminal Bus Lorenzo Natali - Collemaggio
Basilica di Collemaggio
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Theresa_e
Nov 2, 2023
A very interesting mystery tour! - We had a great experience touring around L’Aquila. She showed us the most important and controversial areas in the town. It was a very interesting tour and I would highly recommend this tour!
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