L'Aquila
Italy · AbruzzoIT
Comune in Abruzzo, Italy
L'Aquila is the capital city of the region of Abruzzo in central Italy. With 70,421 inhabitants as of 2025, it is also the second-largest city in the region. Laid out within medieval walls on a hill in the wide valley of the Aterno river, it is surrounded by the Apennine Mountains, with the Gran Sasso d'Italia to the north-east.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 69,558
- Coordinates
- 42.351, 13.400
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Elevation
- 714 m
Overview of L'Aquila
L'Aquila is a mid-sized city in Abruzzo, Italy. Population figures land around 69,558. It sits at about 714 m above sea level. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Expect nature to fill most of your time. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly.
Things to do in L'Aquila
Nature in L'Aquila
(1)Nature in L'Aquila covers Caves. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows L'Aquila's own activity tags.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in Abruzzo; once there, walking covers most of L'Aquila. The local time zone is Europe/Rome.
Similar destinations
Places near L'Aquila that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is L'Aquila known for?
- L'Aquila is mainly a destination for nature, set in Abruzzo, Italy with around 69,558 inhabitants.
- What can you do in L'Aquila?
- You can plan around Caves in L'Aquila. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- Where is L'Aquila located?
- Administratively, L'Aquila sits in Abruzzo, Italy — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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