Ocre is situated among rugged hills and ancient monasteries in the beautiful Aterno valley just 12 km from the Abruzzo capital L'Aquila. In the charming small historic village there are 3 buildings of specific artistic and historical interest: Ocre's oldest castle Castello di Ocre from the 1300's and monasteries Convento di S. Angelo (from year 1242) and Monastero di Santo Spirito (from year 1222).
Only 8 km away from Ocre is the beautiful village of San Demetri ne 'Vestini, with many magnificent architectural examples.
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