Penne is a genuinely a stunning and untouched part of Italy and we would love to show you it.
Some Background Information on Penne
Wikipedia entry (quick background)
Further Information (from the source)
In and around Abruzzo
If you have some time, there are many lovely towns in the Abruzzo region worth a visit. Here are a few:
If you want to travel further afield, we can make the following recommendations:
- Sulmona - a town amongst the mountains where the film 'The American' was shot
- Scanno - a medieval town famous for its particular gold jewellery
- Citta Sant'Angelo - large town where wandering the lanes and alleyways is utter jewellery
- Castelli - a lovely town where 15th and 16th century ceramics originated
- Chieti - older than Rome this is a very big town withold style architecture
If you want to travel further afield, we can make the following recommendations:
Roma – 2.5 hours from Penne
Rome has over 2500 years of history and is the capital of the Papal States. Piazza Navona, Campo de’Fiori, Pantheon, Colosseum, Vatican City and Trastevere are just a few of our favourite spots.
Florence and the Tuscan region - 4.5 hours from Penne
If you have never visited Tuscany, Florence is a must see. Home of Michelangelo and da Vinci, Florence is full of stunning architecture, art and history. Other places worth a visit in the Tuscan region are Siena and San Gimignano.
Amalfi Coast – 4.5 hours
A picturesque part of Italy with stunning coastline, the Amalfi Coast is well worth a visit. With close links to Pompeii and Napoli as well as boats to Sardinia this area is great for getting some early season sunshine.
