Bominaco

Bominaco is presently part of the municipality of Caporciano, and offers a great view of the Navelli plateau. It is a favourite destination for art lovers, thanks to the presence of the two important churches of Benedictine times. The massive round tower of the castle, on Monte Buscito, built probably as a protection of the settlement, dominates the village.

Bominaco is very ancient, and the original name was Momenaco, a Benedictine settlement already in existence in the 10th century AD, on the edge of majestic mountains, which was a center of trade and rest for those who travelleded towards the Adriatic coast. The castle of Bominaco took part in 1254 to the building of the city of Aquila, being one of the castles of the valley who joined in the foundation of the new city, as desired by King Frederick II.