Santo Stefano di Sessanio

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Santo Stefano di Sessanio is a comune and hill town in the province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of southern Italy. Located in the Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park, in the highest region of the Apennines, this medieval hill town sits adjacent to the high plain of Campo Imperatore. ()

Alternative names: Population: ~110 pplArea: 13.01 mi²Coordinates: 42°20'37"N, 13°38'44"E

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Santo Stefano di Sessanio – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Castle of Rocca Calascio, Castel Camponeschi, Castle of San Pio delle Camere, Castle of Barisciano.

2.4 miSE
Historical place, Ruins, Forts and castles
Castle of Rocca Calascio, Calascio
63 min walk • The Castle of Rocca Calascio is a mountaintop fortress or rocca in the municipality of Calascio, in the Province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy. At an elevation of 1,460 metres, the castle is the highest fortress in the Apennines.
5.3 miS
Forts and castles
Castel Camponeschi, Prata d'Ansidonia
135 min walk • Castel Camponeschi is a Middle Ages castle in Prata d'Ansidonia, Province of L'Aquila.
4 miS
Forts and castles
Castle of San Pio delle Camere
102 min walk • The Castle of San Pio delle Camere is a medieval castle in San Pio delle Camere, province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, southern Italy.
2.6 miSW
Forts and castles
Castle of Barisciano
68 min walk • The Castle of Barisciano is a medieval castle in Barisciano, province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, southern Italy.
4.4 miE
Town
Castel del Monte
113 min walk • The fortress, built in the 13th century by the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a prime example of medieval military architecture. Its unique octagonal shape and strategic position make it a must-see for history enthusiasts...
5.6 miW
Locality
Poggio Picenze
144 min walk • Poggio Picenze is a comune and town in the province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of Italy. Poggio Picenze is a small city with about 1,000 inhabitants.
5.6 miE
Locality
Ofena
143 min walk • Ofena is a comune and town in the Province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of Italy. It is located in the natural park known as the "Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park".