https://www.abruzzo-villas.com Cocullo, province of Aquila is a sleepy medieval town around a 50 Minute drive from Abruzzo Villas vacation rental. Cocullo has a population of a few hundred people but every first Thursday in May, Cocullo comes alive with thousands of tourists to attend one of Italy's strangest festivals and procession in honor of Cocullo's patron Saint Domenico di Sora. Further information and photos of Cocullo can be found here http://www.abruzzo-villas.com/cocullo/