Pescocostanzo : An extraordinary cultural and artistic patrimony

In the Region of the Major Highlands of Abruzzo, between the immense and silent pastures that are the basis of human settlement and development centers arisen in these places, at 1,400 meters above sea level Pescocostanzo is located. Center of ancient origin and place of intense civilization, boasts a favorable cultural climate, exemplified by the exceptional wealth of Renaissance and Baroque monuments testifying to the extraordinary artistic and cultural events that developed mainly between 1440 and 1700.

The craft tradition has managed to stay alive and to save the heritage of experience, technical ability, style and quality. The processing of bobbin lace, the gold filigree and wrought iron, are a strength of local tourist. Pescocostanzo was able to recover its former role, final accreditation as a destination for tourism, art and culture, as well as summer and winter holidays.

Pescostanzo in an exceptional natural environment adds the proposal for a holiday, on summer and on winter, in an area that is integrated with the infrastructure and accommodation facilities of the nearby Rivisondoli and Roccaraso, the most complete offer of the Abruzzo mountains.