Travel Guide Fossa

As you can see, the area around L'Aquila is full of charming villages. Here is another one! To the southeast of the regional capital, Fossa has a population of just under 700. Dominated by the castle of Ochre, it is also home to two beautiful little churches that Dante is said to have visited, making it the mystical heart of Abruzzo. According to legend, the author of the Divine Comedy was inspired by Santa Maria ad Cryptas and its frescoes representing the Last Judgment. In any case, the frescoes of this church are a jewel to be discovered, for sure. 2 km to the south, the monastery of Santo Spirito, which has remained intact, is also a magical stop.