| In the heart of the Gran Sasso National Park is the village of Santo Stefano di Sessanio, kept in a lovely medieval setting. The town reached its zenith in the past as an operational base of the Signoria of Florence for the flourishing wool trade, "Carfagna" sold throughout Europe. There are Ancient courtyards, alleys, walkways, balconies and walls, which blend in perfect harmony with the surrounding area |