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Santo Stefano di Sessanio

Travel Guide Europe Italy Abruzzo L'Áquila Province Santo Stefano di Sessanio

Introduction

In the village

Santo Stefano di Sessanio, before the 2009 earthquake was as good a portrayal of medieval domestic and civic architecture as you are likely to see in Europe. La Torre Medicea, a medieval lookout tower with an exceptionally narrow road past it, has been completely obliterated. However this section of an article from a Guardian newspaper of the time suggests that there is still a significant amount to be seen.

Santo Stefano di Sessanio, high in the Abruzzi Apennines, is only 10 miles from the epicentre of the earthquake, and yet survived nearly unscathed. Hotelier Daniele Kihlgren said: "The restoration we did was very conservative, which is probably why we survived. Most of the buildings destroyed in the earthquake today were modern and concrete. It is perhaps a testament to the 'real Italy'."

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Sights and Activities

It is difficult to select specific sights. Just wander round the village and marvel at the old buildings. There is a lake just outside the vilage if you want a short stroll.

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Events and Festivals

Pre 1909 earthquake

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Getting There

By Car

By Bus

Several a day from L'Áquila.

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Getting Around

By Car

By Public Transport

By Foot

By Bike

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Eat

Ostella Del Cavaliere - just outside the wall - excellent.

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Drink

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Sleep

Budget

Mid-Range

Upscale

Residenza la Torre - a number of apartments that can be taken by the night or longer. Very friendly and helpful.

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Keep Connected

Internet

Phone

Post

Post Italiane is the national postal services of Italy and has quite an efficient network of postal offices and reliable postal services. Standard letters and postcards (up to 20 grams) cost €0.39 to send within Europe and the Mediterranean countries outside Europe and €0.41 to all other destinations throughout the country. Up to 50 grams, prices start at €0.52 for Europe, €0.62 for other areas. Packages start at €1.55 within Europe, and around €2.50 for other countries. Post office business hours in Italy are from 8:30am to 2:00pm from Monday to Friday, with closing times at Saturday and the last day of the month at 12 noon.