You can get to Celano by crossing the scenic Delle Rocche plateau, which is very beautiful, but with villages, unlike those on the Gran Sasso, largely ruined by the illusory expansion of the 1970s and 1980s linked to ski tourism, with residences that are now often dilapidated but have ruined the beauty of the ancient villages. You see, I would recommend seeing the view and pulling straight up to Celano.

From Caporciano to this scenic route is about 1 hour and 15 hours by car (not unlike other options).

Celano is one of the main cities of Marsica and dominates the Fucino plain from above. Its territory is partly included in the Sirente-Velino Regional Natural Park.

In the highest part of the town is the Castle of Celano, which dominates the interior of the village from above, characterized by charming alleys that wind through old houses, churches and stately palaces and lead up to Colle San Flaviano where Piccolomini Castle is located. Walking through the streets of the village one can find several buildings that tell the story of this ancient and picturesque center of Abruzzo, while outside the town center there are numerous paths that lead to the discovery of the natural heritage.

Inside the castle now also houses the Marsica Museum of Sacred Art and the Torlonia Collection of Fucino Antiquities. The parish churches of St. John the Baptist, S.M. in Valleverde and Madonna della Grazie are also interesting.