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The heritage authority for L’Aquila and Teramo announced free guided visits on October 15 to four restoration projects linked to the 2016 and 2017 earthquakes. The programme lists October 17 and 24 and November 14 and 15. The next scheduled date after this edition is October 24. [1]
The locations include the Madonna delle Grazie sanctuary and former San Giovanni convent in Teramo, Palazzo Ricci and San Domenico church in Capitignano, and Santa Maria delle Grazie church in Isola del Gran Sasso. The programme covers completed and ongoing work. Visits are free, with limited groups and mandatory booking; visitors should check the official schedule for the location and time slot. [1]
The bright side
Showing both completed restoration and ongoing work helps people understand heritage protection while keeping those two stages distinct. [1]
One idea, in simple words
In Abruzzo, some buildings damaged by earthquakes have been repaired, while others are still being restored. Restoration means working carefully to preserve a building and the history it holds. On October 15, the heritage authority announced free visits to four restoration projects. The programme includes dates in October and November. The next scheduled visit date is October 24. [1]
The visits have guides, small groups and compulsory booking. Some work is finished and some is ongoing: these are different stages. Imagine looking at a wall while a guide explains why it needs strengthening. This helps people understand the work, rather than only seeing a finished building. Before travelling, visitors need to check the official programme to find out which site is open and which time slot is available. [1]
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- A dieci anni dal sisma (2016 – 2026) Soprintendenza ABAP per le province di L’Aquila e Teramo · 15 Oct 2026
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