If you ask people who live in Rome, Milan or Turin, where they spend their vacation, many will say that their favorite resting place is Abruzso. In this region, Italy is very lively in the summer: people walk along the embankments, live music sounds in clubs and bars. Street merchants offer vacationers graceful porcelain trinkets, and evening markets are usually closed, as a rule, only about 21:
Lovers of great shopping feel good in small coastal towns. Large shopping centers, small tobacco stores in alleys and weekly bazaars work for them.
One of the most interesting days of the year is August 15, when the Ferragosto holiday is celebrated (Ital. Ferragosto). Initially, he was dedicated to Caesar Augustus, and later became one of the most important family and church holidays in Italy. In the evening, in most cities and towns of the region there are parades of carnival cars. Fun reigns in the streets and in bars, restaurants and pizzerias. On August 15, Italians are also considered the hottest day of the year.
In the mountainous area, Abruzzo spread out the wonderful National Park Gran Sasso (Ital. Gran Sasso), in which you can see wild animals, admire waterfalls and fabulous trees.