The charming town of Aquila is the capital of the L'Aquila province of Italy. Local sights include a massive Spanish Fort and the Cathedral of San Massimo. The cuisine here is hearty Italian peasant fare, and the truffles and pork sausages are of particular note.

Aquila is located a short distance from the Abruzzo National Park, which features excellent hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Winter visitors can visit local ski resorts such as Campo di Giove and Campo Imperatore.