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L'Aquila Nearly 16 Years After The 2009 Earthquake

Vehicles and people walking around historical center are seen in L'Aquila, Italy, on April 3rd, 2025. On April 6th L'Aquila will commemorate its 16th anniversary of 2009 earthquake, a tragic event which claimed the lives of 309 people and devastated the region. Reconstruction of historical center of the city is progressing, and alongside buildings still devastated by the earthquake, others have been completely rebuilt and are now inhabited. The growing presence of offices, commercial activities, and gathering places is bringing the city back to its normality. (Photo by Lorenzo Di Cola/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#12226844
Date Taken	3 April 2025
Location	N/A
Photographer	Lorenzo Di Cola/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Lorenzo Di Cola/NurPhoto

l'aquila italy abruzzo mountain background italian stone earthquake architecture ancient building italia old view town city aq landscape lorenzo di cola reconstruction rebuilding buildings 2009 anniversary building site L'Aquila Italy historical center April 3rd 2025 April 6th 16th anniversary 2009 earthquake tragic event 309 people devastated region reconstruction buildings completely rebuilt inhabited offices commercial activities gathering places normality Lorenzo Di Cola NurPhoto vehicles people walking commemoration historical earthquake lives lost devastation progress city restoration community recovery memorial.