Grotte di StiffeCastel CamponeschiCastello di Sant'Eusanio ForconeseAbbazia di Santa LuciaCastello di BominacoCastello di San Pio Delle Camere
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Vallecupa

Vallecupa is a town in L'Aquila district, Abruzzo, Italy of about 42 people. Within 50 km by road there are 125 places to visit: 44 churches, 44 forts & heritage and 6 museums. The must-see places are Grotte di Stiffe, Chiesa di San Lorenzo in Terranera and Castel Camponeschi.

42.2537° N, 13.5747° EPop. 42

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Within 30 km74 places
Within 50 km125
Must-see249
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Grotte di Stiffe, cave near Vallecupa
Must-see

Grotte di Stiffe

Cave · 3 km

Must-see

Chiesa di San Lorenzo in Terranera

Church · 5 km

Castel Camponeschi, heritage site near Vallecupa
Must-see

Castel Camponeschi

Heritage site · 5 km

Places near Vallecupa by type

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One day from Vallecupa

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:33 pm

42 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Vallecupa
  2. Chiesa di San Lorenzo in Terranerachurch · 30 min
  3. Abbazia di Santa Luciachurch · 30 min
  4. Castello di Sant'Eusanio Forconeseheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Castel Camponeschiheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Castello di Bominacoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Vallecupa
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Vallecupa?

Grotte di Stiffe (cave, about 3 km), Chiesa di San Lorenzo in Terranera (church, about 5 km), Castel Camponeschi (heritage site, about 5 km), Peltuinum (heritage site, about 7 km), Castello di Sant'Eusanio Forconese (heritage site, about 8 km), Abbazia di Santa Lucia (church, about 8 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Vallecupa?

125 places on Spotwander: 44 churches, 44 forts & heritage, 6 museums, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest church to Vallecupa?

Chiesa di San Lorenzo in Terranera, about 5 km by road; Abbazia di Santa Lucia (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Vallecupa?

Castel Camponeschi, about 5 km by road; Peltuinum (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Vallecupa?

Start in Vallecupa, visit Chiesa di San Lorenzo in Terranera, then Abbazia di Santa Lucia, then Castello di Sant'Eusanio Forconese, then Castel Camponeschi, then Castello di Bominaco, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.