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).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (110 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
