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 Scontrone
- Abruzzo, Italy
  Seemingly worlds
away from the bustling streets of Rome or the crowded beaches
of the coast lies the tiny hamlet of Scontrone, nestled high
in the mountains of Abruzzo. South of Tuscany, due east of
Rome, Abruzzo is one of the last undiscovered regions of Italy.
With unparalleled views of the Apennine peaks, the effervescent
nip of fresh mountain air and sparkling hot springs, Scontrone
offers all the calm of a sleepy hilltop town.
But unlike other Italian tourist destinations, this community
does not live in the past—Scontrone is intent on building
its future as a cultural and artistic center. Recently completed
projects include The International Museum of Women’s
Art, The Center of Paleontology Documentation, and Scontrone’s
House of the Muses, a center for theater, music, poetry, and
modern art.
Scontrone is two towns in one: The ancient dwelling is nestled
1038m (3406ft) high on a windswept hilltop, while the modern
community has spilled into the valley below, along the lush
banks of the Sangro River. Rich with natural beauty, environmental
integrity and ancient city planning, one can get lost in Scontrone’s
winding alleys, cluttered with ancient murals and hidden sculptures.
Scontrone was founded by the Samnite tribe, rugged mountain
dwellers who were the last to hold out against conquest by
the Roman Empire. They used the isolated hilltop as a strategic
outpost during Roman invasions, a place for the people of
the valleys below to seek protection during attacks. Today
Scontrone’s position could still be described as strategic,
in its proximity to a bounty of Italy’s hidden gems.
For more information reguarding Scontrone
- its culture, activities, and geography, visit our website:
www.scontrone.net
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