Saint Stefano by Sessanio Eagle attractions

SAINT STEFANO BY SESSANIO EAGLE ATTRACTIONS

Medicean tower of the fifteenth century lookout, located on top of the village. Severely damaged by the earthquake of 2009, it is under reconstruction, and according to statistics, to be completed in 2017; it is a circular watch tower, mountain stone, with some windows on the central body, and a crowning of the top crenellations simple. It dominates the highest part of the village.

Medici Palace "La Bifora" built by the Medici as mansion, along Church Street. The stone building has two large bastions, and two mullioned windows of the late-Gothic style. The palace in the early 2000s has been transformed into a hotel restaurant, one of the most visited, with the name: "La Bifora". The façade facing the interior of the country is decorated with an order of classical lodges.

Urbica door is located alongside the church, along the road of "lanes", picturesque corner of the village. The door has a round arch, with the coat of arms on the lintel Doctors. The part of the top is raised, because in the past there lived the guards lookout.

St. Stephen's Church outside the walls is the largest church of the town. Built in the thirteenth century or so. It was remodeled in the Renaissance. It has one nave, rectangular longitudinal plan, and a bell tower with spire.

Sanctuary of Our Lady of Grace is located at St. Stephen's pond. Pastoral chapel built in the seventeenth century, then enlarged, has a single nave, Baroque, with a portico on the facade. Damaged especially in the porch in 2009, it is being restored.

Santo Stefano Pond Nature trail led up to Rocca Calascio

Skiing path for the horse trail of the Gran Sasso

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