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Things to see in Pietracamela (Italy): 37 places and when to go
Pietracamela is a town in Italy, and this site lists 37 places in and around it, mainly Mountains (23), Nature (19), Hiking (11). The best known are Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park, Calderone glacier and Monte Camicia. The best time to come is September; also possible: October to August. In June there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Italy · 42.4853, 13.5692
- Places
- 37 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Mountains (23) · Nature (19) · Hiking (11) · Temples (4) · Wildlife (1) · Stargazing (1)
- Best time
- September.
- Also possible
- October to August.
- Nearest airport
- FCO Rome, 132 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Eastern Summit of Corno Grande, at 2,903 m.
What to see in Pietracamela
The places in and around Pietracamela, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National ParkItalian national park1.5 km
- Calderone glacierGlacier in Italy1.6 km
- Monte CamiciaNature · Mountains13 km
- Monte PrenaMountain in Italy10 km
- Monte AquilaMountain of Italy3.2 km
- Pizzo CefaloneNature · Mountains5.3 km
- Corno PiccoloMountain in Italy1.0 km
- Monte BrancastelloMountain in Italy7.2 km
- Monte CorvoMountain in Italy6.3 km
- Monte PortellaMountain in Italy4.6 km
- St. Gabriel's shrineReligious sanctuary in Isola del Gran Sasso in Italy8.1 km
- Monte ScindarellaMountain in Italy6.4 km
- Campo Imperatore Astronomical ObservatoryObservatory4.7 km
- Monte RuzzaMountain in Italy12 km
- Rifugio Carlo FranchettiBuilding in Pietracamela, Italy969 m
- Rifugio Duca degli AbruzziMountain hut in Italy4.4 km
- Rifugio Giuseppe GaribaldiMountains · Hiking3.1 km
- Temple of HerculesArchaeological site in Montorio al Vomano (TE), Italy11 km
- Church of Saint MaximusChurch in Isola del Gran Sasso, Italy7.8 km
- Chiesa di Santa Maria ApparensChurch building in Crognaleto, Italy13 km
- Madonna della NeveBuilding in L'Aquila, Italy4.8 km
- Cima delle MalecosteSummit6.5 km
- Eastern Summit of Corno GrandeSubpeak of Corno Grande in the Apennines in Italy1.5 km
- Monte PaganicaSummit7.5 km
And the other 13, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Monte Tremoggia, Monte d'Intermesole, Pizzo di Camarda, Vetta Settentrionale d'Intermesoli
- Museums and art: Museo delle ceramiche di Castelli
- Mountains: Rifugio Antonella Panepucci-Alessandri, Albergo diruto dell'Arapietra, Rifugio Nicola D'arcangelo
- Hiking: CNP - 23 - Lago di Campotosto - Rifugio Fioretti, CNP - 24 - Rifugio Fioretti - San Pietro della Ienca, Il Cammino d'Abruzzo: Tappa 8B, Il Cammino d'Abruzzo: Tappa 9, Rifugio del Fontanino (Rifugio Orazio Dèlfico)
When to go to Pietracamela
The best time to visit Pietracamela is September; also possible: October to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:13
- FebPossible10:20
- MarPossible11:39
- AprPossible13:10
- MayPossible14:25
- JunPossible15:06
- JulPossible14:49
- AugPossible13:44
- SepBest time12:16
- OctPossible10:49
- NovPossible9:32
- DecPossible8:54
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54. In September, 36 of the 37 places are at their best.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Pietracamela
The nearest main airport is Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO, Rome), 132 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- L'Aquila75 places21 km
- San Pio delle Camere30 places22 km
- Campli16 places29 km
- Castilenti22 places31 km
- Celano21 places45 km
- Vittorito18 places45 km
And all of Italy, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Pietracamela?
The best known: Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park, Calderone glacier, Monte Camicia, Monte Prena, Monte Aquila. In all, 37 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Pietracamela?
September; also possible: October to August. In June there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54.
How do you get to Pietracamela?
The nearest main airport is Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO), 132 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Pietracamela as the destination and these 37 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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