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- Italian
- Spanish
Walking tour through the major monuments of the town, in an itinerary that chronologically tells the history of the foundation of the town. Beside the official history you will learn about legends and mysteries, the ones about Templar knights and enigmatic characters like Fredrick II and Celestino V, the "pope of the great refusal".
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1
Crossing one of the most picturesque medieval streets of the city you will arrive in the most mysterious place of the city that houses the first and only holy door in the world that opens every year. A magical place where a play of light is visible during the summer solstice.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2
From the Basilica of Santa Maria di Collemaggio you continue the visit entering the historic center passing through one of the gates of the city walls to the Basilica of San Bernardino, a masterpiece of L'Aquila Baroque.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
(Pass by)
Leaving the side door of the basilica you find yourself in front of the newly renovated municipal theater
Admission ticket free -
3
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)
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4
Stop in one of the squares that still bears the signs of the 2009 earthquake despite being the foundation of the city
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
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
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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