Avezzano

Built around a medieval settlement on Lake Fucino’s former shoreline, Avezzano grew into the principal town of the Fucino plain. The lake was drained in the 19th century through the Torlonia project, leaving a broad, intensively cultivated basin that still defines the local setting and economy. Avezzano was almost entirely destroyed by the 1915 Marsica earthquake and rebuilt with a notably regular street plan. The restored Orsini-Colonna Castle recalls its earlier defensive role, while Monte Velino rises nearby. Fucino potatoes, protected by a PGI designation, are a signature local product. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of Abruzzo connects regionally.

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