castle
Rocca Calascio
A ruined hilltop fortress at one of Italy's highest castle sites, surveying the Apennine peaks of Abruzzo.
40 km · about 45 min drive
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Avezzano
Abruzzo, Italy · Europe
About Avezzano
Avezzano sits on the route: 15 minutes from Capistrello, 40km from Rocca Calascio.
Avezzano is a town located in Abruzzo, Italy. With a population of 37,808, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Avezzano sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Avezzano to your route.
About Avezzano
Avezzano (Italian: [avetˈtsaːno] or [avedˈdzaːno]; Marsicano: Avezzàne [avedˈdzɑːnə]) is a city and comune in the Abruzzo region, province of L'Aquila, Italy. It is the second most populous municipality in the province and the sixth in the region. It is the main commercial, industrial and agricultural centre of theRead more
Marsica area, with important high-tech industries and the Fucino Space Centre.
The city was destroyed by the earthquake of 1915. It was rebuilt after the 1944 Allied bombing. The city was decorated with the silver medal for civil merit, an award granted by the Italian Republic.
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Where is Avezzano located?
Avezzano is located in Abruzzo, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 42.0290 latitude, 13.4264 longitude.
What is the population of Avezzano?
Avezzano has a population of approximately 37,808 people, making it a town in Italy.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 37,808
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Abruzzo
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 42.0290, 13.4264
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Italy
ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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Worth the detour from Avezzano
6 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Santo Stefano di Sessanio
Medici-era stone village on the edge of the Campo Imperatore plateau, restored as a scattered 'albergo diffuso' after near-abandonment. Its lanes, tower and candle-lit cellars sit at 1,250 m in the Gran Sasso national park.
40 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Scanno
Wool-town of stairways and goldsmiths deep in the Sagittario gorge, famously photographed by Cartier-Bresson. Just below, Lago di Scanno reveals its heart shape from the Sentiero del Cuore viewpoint.
40 km · about 45 min drive
mountain pass
Campo Imperatore
A vast high-altitude plateau beneath the Gran Sasso peaks, an 'Little Tibet' drive in Abruzzo's national park.
47 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Villa d'Este (Tivoli)
A Renaissance cardinal's villa near Rome with one of the finest Italian gardens, featuring hundreds of elaborate fountains and water features.
53 km · about 60 min drive
ancient ruins
Hadrian's Villa
The vast ruined country retreat of Emperor Hadrian, a sprawling complex of pools, baths and pavilions.
55 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Avezzano
- 47 kmCampo ImperatoreA vast high-altitude plateau beneath the Gran Sasso peaks, an 'Little Tibet' drive in Abruzzo's national park.
- 77 kmAppian WayOne of the earliest and most important Roman roads, stretching from Rome to Brindisi and still lined with ancient tombs and ruins.
- 78 kmPescara CircuitAt 25.8km the longest track ever to host a Formula One World Championship race, in 1957. The enormous triangle of Abruzzo public roads climbs from the Adriatic into the hills and back down a long coastal straight, all still drivable.
Driving in Italy
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.82/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€8.50/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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