Things to see in Ateleta

Province of L'Aquila is the mountainous, less densely populated western half of the Abruzzo region of Italy. The province is known for its many castles, fortresses and pristine medieval hill towns, and is popular with domestic visitors.

L'Aquila includes the highest mountains of the Apennines (Gran Sasso, Maiella and Velino-Sirente), their highest peak, Corno Grande, the high plain of Campo Imperatore, and Europe's southernmost glacier, the Calderone.

One of the symbols of the city and one of the most beautiful churches in the region; severely damaged by an earthquake, it is undergoing major restoration work.

Built in the 15th century, it dominates from a high staircase; wonderfully recovered after the damages of the earthquake, it is once again accessible.

Church of Santa Maria (in Bominaco). A Romanesque building of great interest, it was built between the 11th and 12th centuries and preserves capitals, ambo, ciborium and paschal candelabrum.

Church of San Pellegrino (in Bominaco). It is a Romanesque-style building dating back to 1263 with a three-arched portico; the interior is completely covered with Byzantine frescoes.