Sulmona — confetti, but not only

Poles for confetti are small pieces of colored paper so widespread during New Year's Eve and weddings. The Polish word comes from the Italian one, but the similarities are limited to pronunciation, because the Italian dragee is the dessert consisting of an almond, a hazelnut or a pistachio coated with cooked sugar. Italians offer confetti traditionally especially during baptisms, first communions and weddings. And in Italy there is a city that has made an art of confetti.

Sulmona is located in Abruzzo, a few steps from the slopes of Maiella. The production of confetti, which dates back to the Middle Ages, has made it famous throughout Italy and perhaps even in the world. Along the main course of Sulmona you can see numerous shops with, at the entrance and inside, vases full of colorful flowers: yellow, blue, red, pink, purple... In fact, these are not real flowers, but flowers created from confetti that are not only beautiful, but also good to eat. In addition to the individual flowers there are fun animals, small bouquets, various fruits and pure bouquets.

A curious Museum of Confettiera Art is also dedicated to the production of confetti, created by the Pelino family in their factory, to opportunity for the two hundred years of activity.
Sulmona is not only confetti. According to Ovid, born in Sulmona, the town would have been founded by Solimo, one of the companions of Aeneas. Anyway, Sulima has very ancient origins. In Sulmona there are many testimonies of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. The aqueduct, visible from Piazza Garibaldi, will surely enchant you, which is still one of the most important medieval monuments of the region. Also wonderful are the Annunziata bell tower, church founded in 1320 and 65 meters high, and the cathedral dedicated to San Panfilo and dating back to 1075.