Roccacasale

Roccacasale
Province L’Aquila (Inhabitants 760, Altitude 450m)

When you enter the Valle Peligna it is hard to not notice Roccacasale as it sits perched on the slopes of Monte Morrone and is dominated by the ruins of a medieval castle. This town hugs the bedrock as it provides splendid views of the valley and Sulmona below.

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There is easy access just off the Autostrada A25 and about 30 minutes from the Autostrada A14 at Pescara to the east and less than 2 hours from Rome to the west via the A25/A24 connection. Roccacasale is about 10 minutes from Sulmona. There is good train service from Sulmona to other parts of Italy.

Market day: Tuesday
Feast Days: 6th August: St. Antonio and St.Rocco’s day, June: Sagra dello "strigolo", a type of pasta.