Stories and ancient legends
The Focaraccio
Already at the end of September, the boys from the various towns of Rocca Santa Maria went around cutting Ginepri and Ginestre for …
The Franciscan Convent of Cavallaro
From Piano Dei Morti, going down towards the west, above the town of Coronelle you reach …
Hunting for Caciaratti and Bastnaga
A type of thorny thistle (called caciaratto) in the early summer became a popular prey for children …
Remembrance of the ancient feast of the Ascension of the Serra
Once upon a time, endless lines of pilgrims, starting from dawn and from every town in the Laga, set out on foot …
The Ciuffa of Bonifacio (Ciuffetta Colle San Sisto)
Clearly visible between Monte Della Farina and the Monti della Laga mountain range, the circle stands out …
The Church of S. Flaviano near Tavolero
The Church of S. Flaviano in the town of Tavolero can be considered the most interesting example …
The snowfalls of yesteryear
Once upon a time a lot of snow fell and everything stopped. The road was blocked …
Games of yesteryear
Once upon a time the boys lived as one family, on the road, in the woods, without differences, maybe …
The ancient water mills
The richness of water, woods and vegetation from the highest altitudes of this has always attracted the ancient …
Myths and Legends
There are still many popular beliefs deeply rooted in the local villages, superstitions …
Blog of the Wood
Hannibal and the Monti della Laga
The territory of Rocca Santa Maria is located in a geographical position of hinge between central and southern Italy,...
Il Ceppo: the ideal place for the kingdom of mushrooms
The Strain, due to the particular morphology of its territory, and its climatic characteristics, is the ideal place...
Discovering the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park
The Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park is a place of extraordinary beauty, rich in animal and plant species...