
Scenes in and around Torricella Peligna
Pictorial Tour

Torricella Peligna – the majestic snow covered Maiella in the background
Take a little pictorial tour through Torricella Peligna and vicinity. The structures are a wonderful mix of new, old, and historic. The townspeople are warm and friendly. You feel like you are among family.
And perhaps you are.
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Il Paese
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Corso Umberto from steps of San Giacomo Chiesa
foto: Albert Porreca |
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View of the Maiella from right of San Giacomo
foto: Albert Porrec |
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Chiesa San Giacomo Apostolo, at end of Corso Umberto
foto: Albert Porreca |
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Corso Umberto, facing the Pineta
foto: Albert Porreca |
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The altar boys
foto: Albert Porreca |
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Il Municipio foto: Barry Miller |
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Street scene foto: Albert Porreca |
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Street scene
foto: Albert Porreca |
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Street scene
foto: Albert Porreca |
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Street scene
foto: Albert Porreca |
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Porreca Butcher shop (Macelleria)
foto: Albert Porreca |
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Outdoor Cafe – Corso Umberto
foto: Albert Porreca |
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foto: Albert Porreca |
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Older structures
foto: Albert Porreca |
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Farmacia Porreca, on Corso Umberto
foto: Albert Porreca |
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Solid log seats in front of a home
foto: Albert Porreca |
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Elementary school
foto: Albert Porreca |
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Festa Agosto 2004
foto: Albert Porreca |
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Bellini Memorial
foto: Albert Porreca |
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Vincenzo Bellini House – honorary plaque
foto: Albert Porreca |
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Viale Risorgemente
foto: Albert Porreca |
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Chiesa di Madonna Della Rose (a sanctuary)
foto: Albert Porreca |
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Corso Umberto – early 1900’s (?)
foto: Albert Porreca |
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War Memorial
foto: Albert Porreca |
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Davide Piccoli (right), past mayor
foto: Albert Porreca |
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War Memorial – honorary plaque
foto: Albert Porreca |
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Bicycle race – Torricella to ?
foto: Albert Porreca |
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Street scene
foto: Albert Porreca |
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13 August, feasts honoring San Marziale, San Rocco, San Domenico, Sante Felicita
foto: Albert Porreca |
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13 August Sfilate della Conche, little girls in traditional Abruzzese dress, carrying conche filled with wheat.
foto: Albert Porreca |
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foto: Albert Porreca |
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Cape’ Albergo
foto: Albert Porreca |
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Bar Penne Nera
foto: Albert Porreca |
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