Places
Viewpoint·Easy·Scenic·Hidden gem
Tagliacozzo — Centro Storico & Monte Bove
Abruzzo
Tagliacozzo's narrow medieval streets, radiating from an elegant central piazza, sit near the site of the 1268 Battle of Tagliacozzo, a decisive clash between rival claimants to the Kingdom of Sicily that Dante references in the Divine Comedy. The ridge of Monte Bove rises directly behind the town.
Duration
1–2 hours
Distance
3 km
Elevation
+150 m
Best season
Year-round
Parking · Free
Free parking near the historic centre of Tagliacozzo.
Water
Fountains in the centre.
Highlights
- Site of the historically decisive 1268 battle
- Referenced in Dante's Divine Comedy
- Below the Monte Bove ridge
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome on the old-town streets and lower approach paths.
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