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Sulmona

A medieval town below the Majella mountains, the birthplace of Ovid and maker of sugared almonds.

Photo: Lorenzo Testa · CC BY-SA 4.0
Best Time to Go
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Our full guide to Sulmona is being written. It's on the Central Italy list as If You're Nearby.

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