L'Aquila (/ ˈ l æ k w ɪ l ə / LAK-wil-ə; [3] [4] Italian: [ˈlaːkwila] ⓘ; Neapolitan: [ˈlaːkwiːlə]) is a city and comune in central Italy. It is the capital city of both the Abruzzo region and of the Province of L'Aquila, Italy. As of 2024, it has a population of 69,902 inhabitants. [5]

L’Aquila, city, capital of Abruzzi region, central Italy. It is situated on a hill above the Aterno River, northeast of Rome. The area was settled by the Sabini, an ancient Italic tribe, after their town Amiternum was destroyed by the Romans and later by the barbarians.

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Aug 22, 2024 · Visit L'Aquila like a local with these unmissable authentic experiences. Here's what to do and where to go to live a perfect abruzzese holiday and explore offbeat L'Aquila.

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The province of L'Aquila (Italian: provincia dell'Aquila) is the largest, most mountainous and least densely populated province of the Abruzzo region of Italy. It comprises about half the landmass of Abruzzo and occupies the western part of the region.

Sep 12, 2014 · Laid out behind ancient walls, on the top of a hill in a valley of the River Aterno and surrounded by the Gran Sasso and the Apennine Mountains, you will find the city of L’Aquila, the capital of the Abruzzo region. This city has a population of about 73,000 and is a hub of tourism, education, and industry.

Jan 24, 2025 · L'Aquila, a city nestled in the heart of the Abruzzo region in central Italy, captivates visitors with its rich history, stunning architecture, and picturesque surroundings.

L’Aquila captivates visitors with its rich historical and architectural heritage. Strolling through the historic centre, you will find yourself in the heart of a plateau on which the city stands.

Slow-tour through the historic center, natural wonders, and Abruzzo’s cuisine. by Silvia Salomoni. One thing you may not know about L’Aquila is that its historic center is the sixth largest in Italy, after only Rome, Naples, Venice, Florence, and Genoa.