In the summer of 2008, I was traveling through Central Italy, doing research for my forthcoming book. Looking back now, I am so grateful that while in Abruzzo I took photos of the beautiful, medieval town of Santo Stefano di Sessanio
before the devastation from the recent earthquake took place.

Here is a a video clip of what remains today and the photos I took during my trip are posted in a gallery below.

There are no words to convey the loss that the people of Abruzzo have been forced to face, and therefore, we at Lidia’s Italy are committed to making a contribution to the Abruzzo Earthquak Relief Effort. To make your own donation to this cause, visit The Columbus Citizen’s Foundation.

Help the people of Central Italy in the fight to rebuild their lives.

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