Gioia dei Marsi

Gioia dei Marsi is a town in the Marsica area, with ancient origins, running back to pre-Roman and Roman periods.
A true gateway to the Abruzzo National Park – whose territory can be reached from the town – this village has origins running back to the 10th century, after the Saracen invasion, when the villages on the plain were abandoned in preference for areas at higher altitudes. The survivors from the three villages of Campomizzo, Templo and Montagnano thus built Gioia Vecchio and later settled further down in the valley, constituting the village of Manaforno, which was destroyed in the 1915 earthquake, which led to the origin of the current town.
Today, Gioia dei Marsi is an important agricultural and agro-industrial centre, whose companies export products from the Fucino area to all parts of Italy and further afield. Focused on the future, Gioia dei Marsi proudly preserves its ancestors’ culture, along with traditions consolidated over the years, linked to a history of work, activity and religious devotion. The town can be considered as one of the pearls of the Fucino district by virtue of its healthy air, genuine cuisine with a wealth of flavours, its many cultural events, a packed calendar of sports activities, and the well-integrated social structure.