L'AQUILA TRIUMPHS AFTER EARTHQUAKE
The city of L'Aquila, devastated by the 2009 earthquake that shattered a swathe of Central Italy, has scooped the Italian Capital of Culture nomination for 2026. The historic capital of the Abruzzo region was badly hit by the series of earth tremors which swept through the spinal Apennine mountain chain, causing extensive damage to historic monuments and works of art, along with private homes and businesses. For several years enclosed in a forest of scaffolding, reinforcements and props, it has now regained most of its former artistic and historic splendour.
The L'Aquila 2026 Capital of Culture programme lists over 300 events, spread over the year, as well as the surounding comunities, and is expected to stimulate a return of tourism to the entire region.
Info; Tel. 0039.0862.6451 www.laquila2026.it
