Santa Maria del Suffragio, L'Aquila Church
Baroque church in L'Aquila, Abruzzo
A church in L'Aquila, Santa Maria del Suffragio is noted for Baroque architecture and visible post‑2009 earthquake repairs; visitors study restoration work amid the city's medieval street plan.
Santa Maria del Suffragio, L'Aquila at a Glance#
Address: Piazza Duomo, 67100 L’Aquila AQ, Italy
Admission: Free (church access may vary)
How to Get to Santa Maria del Suffragio, L'Aquila#
The church sits in the center of L’Aquila near Piazza Duomo; from L’Aquila station it’s a 10-15 minute walk or a short taxi ride. Regional buses connect L’Aquila with Rome and Pescara; once in town the historic center is compact and best navigated on foot.
Tips for Visiting Santa Maria del Suffragio, L'Aquila#
- Check local signage for Mass times - visiting during a service may restrict interior access but offers a chance to hear the resonance of the nave.
- The 2009 earthquake in L'Aquila damaged many churches; look for patchwork repairs and exposed scaffolding as testimony to recent history.
- Photograph details at eye level - the church's stonework and funerary slabs are best appreciated up close.
Best Time to Visit Santa Maria del Suffragio, L'Aquila#
Best in spring or autumn for mild weather; be mindful of reconstruction work that can alter access.
Weather & Climate near Santa Maria del Suffragio, L'Aquila#
Santa Maria del Suffragio, L'Aquila's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (887 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | -1° - 6° | 1° | 42 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 1.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| February | Poor | -1° - 7° | 1° | 53 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.0 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.4h |
| March | Acceptable | 2° - 11° | 5° | 47 mm | overcast | 82% | 2.0 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 4° - 14° | 8° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.1 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.2h |
| May | Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 79 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 1.8 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.4h |
| June | Very Good | 12° - 23° | 18° | 84 mm | partly cloudy | 65% | 1.8 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.1h |
| July | Excellent | 15° - 27° | 21° | 84 mm | some cloud | 55% | 1.8 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 14.8h |
| August | Excellent | 15° - 27° | 21° | 79 mm | some cloud | 55% | 1.7 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 104 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 1.6 m/s | 1.1 high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | 8° - 17° | 12° | 110 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 1.5 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.9h |
| November | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 6° | 79 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 1.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.6h |
| December | Poor | 0° - 7° | 2° | 60 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 1.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.0h |
