Santo Stefano di Sessanio · Abruzzo
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About Santo Stefano di Sessanio
Santo Stefano di Sessanio is a nearly abandoned medieval hill town in Abruzzo's Gran Sasso National Park, where stone houses, narrow alleys and the ruined Medici Tower tell the story of a wool-trading past. History-minded travelers can join the Santo Stefano di Sessanio Walking Tour: Medieval Village & Medici Tower for a close look at the architecture, or spend a full day on the Tour of Abruzzo's Most Famous Villages: Santo Stefano di Sessanio and Rocca Calascio to see how the village connects to the wider mountain landscape.
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Santo Stefano di Sessanio is a rare example of a preserved medieval hill town, largely abandoned in the 20th century and now carefully restored. Its stone houses, vaulted passages and the Medici Tower reflect centuries of wool trade and mountain life.
