05/06/2026
Did you get the June issue? We have so many fascinating stories this month.
📍 We take you to a tiny hamlet where a small community has kept alive a centuries-old tradition: their liturgy is chanted in Greek, their icons are Greek-Byzantine, and their roots stretch back to a faraway land across the Adriatic. Do you know what hamlet it is?
🎬 Abruzzo is about to have its Hollywood moment! A major new film by Ridley Scott is hitting screens this August — and the region played a starring role. Many of its most dramatic scenes were filmed right here. We spoke to Piercesare Stagni, president of the Abruzzo Film Commission, about the filming and the region's growing reputation as a cinematic destination.
🍷 Ever heard of the Passatella? David Ferrante digs into the history of this ancient Abruzzese drinking game — one so intense it once made both a Pope and a King lose their tempers. The rules are elaborate, the hierarchy of "masters" and "victims" is fascinating, and the whole story is wildly entertaining. Set aside some extra time for this one!
🎨 And finally, after 400 years, a masterpiece by Raffaello has returned to L'Aquila. We tell you the story behind the painting and why you should make a trip to the Museo Nazionale d'Abruzzo to see it in person.
🌞🌞🌞Oh, and did we mention the mega supplement? This issue comes with a bumper guide to 121 summer sagre and festivals across Abruzzo — everything you need to make the most of the season!
