National Days of Authentic Italian Villages — Villetta Barrea

Saturday, October 11, 2025

The day began at 10:00 AM with local markets in the squares and alleys of the historic center, and the Itinerary of Taste and Local Knowledge featuring food, wine, and crafts. In the morning, the Archaeology Mission initiative for cleaning the Fonte della Regina took place, along with the guided tour The Story of Transhumance at the Transhumance Museum, the presentation of the urban design project featuring zoomorphic sheep-shaped benches, and the Aperitif with History. In the afternoon, the Small Museums workshop was held, organized by the Authentic Italian Villages Association and Italia Nostra.

Sunday, October 12, 2025

The event continued with more local markets and the Arts and Crafts of Transhumance workshops: "I am a little shepherd," basket weaving, cheesemaking, secrets of the bagpipes, and a treasure hunt. From 11:00 AM, traditional Abruzzese folk music and dance filled the alleys, and at noon, Lunch with Tradition featured stands serving typical Villetta Barrea dishes.

Saturday, October 11, 2025

• 10:00 (all day) — Local markets and Itinerary of Taste and Local Knowledge, squares and alleys of the historic center
• 10:00-13:00 — Archaeology Mission: cleaning the Fonte della Regina (by reservation)
• 10:30 — The Story of Transhumance, guided tour of the Transhumance Museum
• 12:00 — Presentation of the Urban Design project (zoomorphic sheep-shaped benches)
• 12:30 — Aperitif with History
• 15:30 — Small Museums workshop, PNALM Service Center (organized by Authentic Italian Villages and Italia Nostra)

Sunday, October 12, 2025

• 10:00 (all day) — Local markets, squares and alleys of the historic center
• 10:00-12:30 — Arts and Crafts of Transhumance: "I am a little shepherd," basket weaving, cheesemaking, secrets of the bagpipes, treasure hunt
• 11:00 — Traditional Abruzzese folk music and dance
• 12:00 — Lunch with Tradition, stands with typical dishes from Villetta Barrea