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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.
19 km · about 20 min drive
Abruzzo, Italy · Europe
Barrea is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Scontrone, 19km from Scanno.
Barrea is a town located in Abruzzo, Italy. With a population of 722, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Barrea 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 Barrea to your route.
Barrea (Abruzzese: Varréa) is a comune in the province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of Italy. It is located on the shore of the Lago di Barrea, a lake created after World War II due to the building of a dam on the river Sangro.
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Barrea is located in Abruzzo, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 41.7554 latitude, 13.9909 longitude.
Barrea has a population of approximately 722 people, making it a town in Italy.
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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.
19 km · about 20 min drive
April to October
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