Easter in Piazza Plebiscito

Easter in Piazza Plebiscito in Castel di Sangro

During Holy Week, the center of Castel di Sangro, in the province of L'Aquila, dresses up for the Easter in Piazza Plebiscito event, promoted by the local Pro Loco. The festival transforms the town's main square—now repaved and pedestrianized—into an open-air living room where residents and visitors gather to enjoy the spring holiday season together.

A market in the heart of the Alto Sangro

The heart of the event is the market that fills Piazza Plebiscito with its stalls: local products, gastronomic specialties, Easter sweets, handicrafts, and small handmade creations. Strolling among the exhibitors is the perfect opportunity to discover the flavors of the Abruzzo mountains and pick up a souvenir tied to the traditions of the holiday. The square, dominated by a monumental 19th-century fountain, provides a charming backdrop just steps away from the medieval historic center.

Activities for families and children

The Pro Loco's program always pays great attention to the little ones, with entertainment, creative workshops, and outdoor games designed for families. In the Piazza Plebiscito area, and specifically in the multipurpose hall overlooking it, initiatives such as Easter egg hunts and egg-decorating workshops have become a staple over the years, making the event a delightful shared experience for all ages.

A spring tradition

Held every year, Easter in Piazza Plebiscito is one of the events that marks the start of the beautiful season in Castel di Sangro, an important tourist hub in the Alto Sangro region near the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park. The initiative, managed by the Pro Loco with the involvement of local associations, highlights the town center and welcomes the many visitors who choose Abruzzo for their Easter holidays.