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L'Aquila, Italy

L'Aquila ( LAK-wil-ə; Italian: [ˈlaːkwila] ; Neapolitan: [ˈlaːkwiːlə]) 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.

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2 walking tours filmed here

Best Places to Live in Abruzzo, Italy. Ep. 3: Is l'Aquila Abruzzo's Smartest Choice?

From Abruzzo, With Love · 8,719 views

Small Town Italian Life in L'Aquila | Rocca di Cambio

Empalagation · 6,294 views

Plan Your Visit — Activities In or Around L'Aquila

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