The archaeological area of Alba Fucens is known as "Little Rome." Located about 25 km away in the municipality of Massa d'Albe, the ruins of Alba Fucens are one of Abruzzo's most beautiful and important archaeological jewels. Founded by the Roman Empire around 303 B.C. north of the ancient Lake Fucino, today it is a destination for archaeology enthusiasts, historians, schoolchildren and especially the curious, who reach it to admire above all the Roman amphitheater dating back to the first century B.C., the Sanctuary of Hercules, the Street of the Pillars and the Church of St. Peter, on which stood the Temple of Apollo.

Aielli's murals have become a landmark for street art lovers and curious people from all over the world, who come to the Marsican village to admire its colorful corners and take a few selfies. Every year in Aielli the mural tour is organized, an initiative that is part of "Borgo Universo ", an event that not only highlights the uniqueness of the drawings but also offers music, art and local gastronomy. Walking through the village of Aielli, one can come across some of the most famous and, above all, most photographed murals in Italy, the colorful mural by world-renowned artist Okuda San Miguel, and "Fontamara," a wonderful novel by Ignazio Silone transcribed, in full, on a wall located near the Torre delle Stelle.