Atri - Museums Museo Civico Etnografico The Museum was opened for the first time in 1982, on the initiative of the Municipality. This houses a large collection of objects, documents, and the most important moments of the past: from the agro-pastoral period to the present day. All the material is organized in different thematic rooms, which report the whole history of Atri.
Atri - Museums Museo Capitolare The Chapter Museum of Atri was created in 1912. It is one of the most important and ancient museums in the area. It is located inside a 12th-century monastery. It is placed in 15 rooms and houses a large collection of works ranging from the 13th to the 20th century. Inside we can admire an exhibition of Carlo Riccioni's sculptures and a large collection of paintings, wooden statues and objects. The museum is open to the public.
Avezzano - Museums Museo Lapidario Marsicano The Marsicano Lapidary Museum in Avezzano was created in 1888. Inside it we find more than one hundred tombstones dating back to the Roman period, but also to the medieval and Renaissance period kept in seven rooms where you can admire the wrecks of a glorious past.
Bomba - Museums Museo Etnografico The Ethnographic Museum of Bomba was established in 1990 and exposes to the public the home of the Abruzzo peasants of the early twentieth century. Inside there are 4 rooms representing the trades of the blacksmith, carpenter, tailor and shoemaker. In addition, we also find a section with photos from the period between 1850 and 1950 that illustrate the peasant and school world. The Museum is open to the public.
Avezzano - Museums Pinacoteca d'Arte Moderna The Art Gallery of Modern Art in Avezzano was set up in the Orsini Castle - Colonna and exhibits sculptures, paintings and graphics acquired since 1949, the year of the first Marsican Painting Exhibition which later took place would be called the Avezzano Prize. Over the years the collection has been greatly enriched and today it is possible to admire the works of numerous artists. On the floor below the Art Gallery is housed in a Multipurpose Room.
Pescara - Museums Museo Civico "Basilio Cascella" Here you can admire works by the Cascella family and in particular by Basilio, an active painter, graphic and illustrator, and his sons Tommaso, Michele, Gioacchino, and his nephews.
L'Aquila - Museums Forte spagnolo Seth in the northern part of the town, it was built by the Spanish. The rectangular building is part of the well preserved walls of the town. It is made up of four solid ramparts at the four angles and it hosts the National Museum of Abruzzo.
Chieti - Museums Museo Nazionale Archeologico The National Archaeological Museum of Chieti is located at the municipal villa belonging to the Frigeri family. The Museum has received the title of European Museum of the Year for its archaeological exhibitions and modern environments. Inside you can admire more than 500 examples including bronzes, ceramics and sculptures. The most significant piece of the collection is the statue of the Warrior of Capestrano.
Ateleta - Museums Museo della Civiltà Contadina The Museum of Peasant Civilization is located inside the building of the town hall of Ateleta, located in Piazza Carolina. It was established in 1987 with the aim of preserving and presenting the national heritage of the area. The Museum houses a large collection of objects, tools and photos, which represent the testimonies of the past.
Villavallelonga - Museums Museo dell'Orso The Bear Museum is set up inside the structure of the Bear Visitor Center in Villavallelonga. The exhibition focuses on the life of the most beloved plantigrade in Italy. The Museum hosts temporary exhibitions and sections dedicated to children to learn, through films, the habits of the Bruno Marsicano Bear. Currently, the Museum is open to the public.
Vasto - Museums Musei Civici di Palazzo D'Avalos: Sezione Archeologica Palazzo D'Avalos conceived by Giacomo Caldora and which, probably, dates back to 1427. The D'Avalos, whose name the palace takes its name, never used the palace as a residence and was set on fire by a Turkish invasion. The building consists of a beautiful garden, recently restored, a courtyard and an extension on two levels. Inside it houses: the archaeological museum, the costume museum and a picture gallery.
Palena - Museums Raccolta "O. Recchione" The Collection of the famous painter Oreste Recchione (1841-1904), houses about fifty paintings made by the artist himself. Recchioni was one of the most appreciated artists of the 800. The collection can be visited only by reservation.
Palena - Museums Museo Geopaleontologico Alto Aventino The High Aventine Geopaleontological Museum is located inside the top floor of the Ducal Castle. The structure was opened to the public in 2001, and presents the paleoenvironmental and paleontological aspects of the territory. The Sala Palena is very interesting, where exhibits from the myocenical deposit of Capo di Fiume are exhibited. Currently, the museum exhibition is open to the public and guided tours are also organized by reservation.
Opi - Museums Museo del Camoscio The Chamois Museum was created by the National Park Authority of Abruzzo with the participation of the Municipality of Opi. It was opened to the public on 23 June 1992. The gallery is divided into three rooms, the first of which is addressed to the testimonies of the suede. In the second and third rooms, on the other hand, there are objects, documentation, and a screening room, concerning the protected areas throughout Italy. We can also find chamois, which live in a space of almost 20 square meters.
Civitella del Tronto - Museums Museo Storico delle Armi The Historical Museum of Weapons is divided into four rooms, where the Risorgimento weapons are exhibited, the weapons belonging to the Bourbon and Savoy army, the border stone and finally the hall with the oldest weapons. Currently, the Museum is open to the public.
Chieti - Museums Museo della Civitella It is an archaeological museum that was built in 1938 under the name Antiquarium Teatinum, and then passed on to its original name in 18 November 2000. It has a complex structure where there are gardens, pedestrian areas, rooms for playful activities and an archaeological laboratory. Inside the museum you can find ruins of the Roman and Republican times.
Campli - Museums Museo Archeologico Nazionale The National Archaeological Museum of Campli is located in a former Franciscan convent built at the end of the 13th century. In the museum there are about 610 burials belonging to the Iron Age and Romanization. Guided tours are organized in the museum, carried out by the TERCAS Foundation.
Tortoreto Lido - Museums Museo della Cultura Marinara The "Museo della Cultura Marinara" is in Tortoreto Lido, an contains tools used by local fishermen in the past, such as a tipical ship with big lamps in order to attire the fishes in the night, and some fishing nets. Then there is also a specific part of the museum dedicated to the marine biology with numerous samples of local shells, mussles and clams. A magnificent library about the fishing word is located near the museum.
Teramo - Museums Pinacoteca Civica The Civic Art Gallery of Teramo is located at the Villa Comunale, in a neoclassical building built between 1868 and 1888. The story talks about several restorations that the Art Gallery has undergone over the years. Inside the building you can admire various works of art starting from the tables of the '400, the paintings of the '600 and '700 to move on to portraits of the 1800s. Obviously, the sculptures of the 800 in plaster and marble by Raffaello Pagliaccetti and those in bronze by Venanzo Crocetti should also be observed.
Teramo - Museums Museo Civico Archeologico "F. Savini" The “F. Savini” Civic Archaeological Museum has a large collection of archaeological evidence of the area. Inside we can find the history of evolution of Teramo, including the prehistoric, Roman, Medieval period until today. From these documents, we can also see all the urban transformation that the area has undergone.
Sulmona - Museums Museo Civico The Civic Museum of Sulmona is located inside the Palazzo dell'Annunziata. It was built in 1500 and covers ten rooms. In the first four rooms we find archaeological objects. Instead, the Art Gallery, located inside the museum, occupies six rooms. All the furniture in the room is very nice with furniture from the period. It houses a large collection of works ranging from the 13th to the 18th century. Among the artists we can certainly mention Giovanni da Sulomna, Giuseppe Simonelli and numerous others of the past centuries. Admission to the museum is free of charge.
Sulmona - Museums Museo "In Situ" The In Situ Museum is located in the municipality of Sulmona. It is located inside the Palazzo della Santissima, which dates back to the fifteenth century. The Museum presents archaeological finds and popular art and culture to the public. In addition, it offers a large collection of prehistoric archaeological objects.
Sulmona - Museums Museo dell'Arte e della Tecnologia Confettiera The Museum of Art and Technology Confettiera is located at the Pelino Confetti Factory and was created by Olindo Pelino. The factory presents in the machine rooms, relics, rare and precious objects. The museum also holds the recognition diplomas obtained in world exhibitions from the 800 to the present day. In 1992, the museum was declared a national monument.
Sulmona - Museums Museo della Transumanza e del Costume Abruzzese Molisano The Museum of Transhumance and Costume of Abruzzo Molise is located at the Santissima Annunziata complex built in 1320. The Museum is divided into four sections: archaeology, medieval - modern times, the Roman Domus Hall and the Museum of Folk Costume. These sections contain sculptures, paintings, goldsmith art and popular costumes from the 12th to the 18th century.
Sulmona - Museums Museo Diocesano The Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art exhibits works that date from the twelfth century until the 18th century. It is located at the former Convent of Santa Chiara founded in 1269. The works present are both by famous artists and unknown artists.
Salle - Museums Museo Medievale Borbonico The Bourbon Medieval Museum is located in the interiors of the Castle of Salle. The Museum preserves in its rooms various fabrics, upholstery, sacred vestments and paintings from the ancient town of Salle and the Abruzzo territory.
Picciano - Museums Museo delle Tradizioni ed Arti Contadine The Museum of Peasant Traditions and Arts was inaugurated in 1989 as a private structure. The exhibition space is located on two levels for an area of 6,700 m². The path welcomes the reconstructions of the environments dedicated to oil, wheat, spinning as well as some faithful reconstructions of the artisan shops of the territory.
Pescara - Museums Museo Ittico The Fish Museum of Pescara was founded in the 1950s by Gugliemo Pepe and is located at the Pescara Fish Market. Thanks to the donations of the sea enthusiasts, the Museum grew a lot in a short time. It preserves in its interior finds from the ichthyological world, fishing gear, artifacts of Paleontology, a weightlifting machine, a diver diving boat, etc. to visit absolutely also the hall of pescarese marineria. As a whole, the Museum has 13 rooms that are located inside the former Bourbon barracks.
Pescara - Museums Museo delle Genti d'Abruzzo The Museum of the Gentiles of Abruzzo is located inside the Fortress of Pescara, which was built in the 16th century. It is one of the most important museums in the Pescara area and is characterized by 13 rooms. It was established in 1973 by Archeoclub of Pescara and nowadays it is now one of the most renewed and visited monuments in the area.
Pescara - Museums Museo Paparella-Treccia Devlet The Museum is located at a villa built in the 19th century, in an eclectic style. The museum collection consists of more than 150 works of the majolica of Castelli. Everything is set up chronologically to be able to make the idea better for visitors. Among the works to visit, there is also a set of weapons of the Baroque age, consisting of 19 examples.
Villa Rosa di Martinsicuro - Museums Antiquarium di Castrum Truentinum The museum is located in the Tower of Charles V and houses the archaeological finds found in the Colle Marzio area during a multi-year activity of excavations directed by the Superintendence for Archaeological Heritage of the Abruzzo started in 1991. The set of archaeological materials document that the Roman city of 'Castrum Truentinum' existed in Martinsicuro. It is currently open to the public from 7 pm to 11 pm.
Castel del Monte - Museums Museo Civico - Etnografico The Ethnographic Civic Museum is divided into a series of exhibition venues distributed within the historic center.The tourist, walking among squares and alleys, can descend into the ancient traditions of Castel del Mount The museum tour touches: “The oven of the dance”, "The Ancient House”, "The Work of the Fields”, “The Art of Wool” and “Shepherding”.
Ortona - Museums Museo Diocesano di Ortona It displays about 40 paintings, dating from the fourteenth century. Yet, exposes sets of silverware, ceramics, coins and some archaeological remains.
Chieti - Museums Museo d'arte Costantino Barbella It is a museum located in the Martinetti Bianchi Palace, a seventeenth-century building. It is a former Jesuit monastery preserving collection of works of art from the fourteenth Century up to today.
Monteodorisio - Fortresses And Castles Castello Monteodorisio The Castle of Monteodorisio was built in the 13th century under the D'Avalos family. The building has a trapezoidal structure with three circular towers made of river pebbles. In the 15th century the Castle was restored to house the Museum for Economics between Antiquity and the Renaissance.
Pescara - Fortresses And Castles Bagno Borbonico The Bourbon Bath is what is left of the Fortress of Pescara, construction of the sixteenth century. These are the environments in which the numerous political prisoners of the 18th-19th century were imprisoned. At the time, this prison was a real place of torture, as the prisoners were treated inhumane. After several restorations, since 1982 the building became the seat of the Museum of Gentiles.
Roccacasale - Fortresses And Castles Castello di Roccacasale The Castle of Roccacasale dates back to 925. The building was built by the Count of Spoleto to protect himself from the attacks of the Arabs. It was owned by the Barons De Sanctis until 1803, when it was destroyed by the Napoleonic invasion. It is currently owned by the Municipality and is the seat of the Museum of Documentation and Popular Traditions.
L'Aquila - Churches and places of worship Basilica di Santa Maria di Collemaggio The Basilica of Santa Maria di Collemaggio is an important place of Catholic worship in the city of L'Aquila. Founded in 1287 at the behest of Pietro da Morrone, crowned Pope Celestine V in 1294, it is the most important religious monument in the city. It contains the world's first Holy Door and is home to a unique annual jubilee. The basilica was badly damaged during the 2009 earthquake and is still closed for restoration work that is expected to end in 2016.
L'Aquila - Churches and places of worship Basilica di San Bernardino Set in the city centre, a few meters from Corso Vittorio Emanuele II. The huge stairsand the Rinascimental facade by Cola Dell'Amatrice, rebuilt in 1703 after an earthquake, are truly impressing.
L'Aquila - Churches and places of worship Santuario Giovanni Paolo II It is a medieval Romanesque building probably dating back to the first half of 1300. Since 2005 it has officially become “The Pope's Church” as on that date an important demonstration was held for the name of the former Gendarme summit (m.2424) to Pope John Paul II.
L'Aquila - Archaeological Sites Amiternum - scavi archeologici A community of L'Aquila, where you can find a first century amphitheatre, a Roman theatre, the old spas and an aqueduct. Under the church of San Michele Arcangelo you can also visit the catacombs.
L'Aquila - Streets and Squares Piazza del Duomo The biggest square in town; it also hosts the most important monuments. Here, every week the market takes place. The Cathedral dates back to the XIII century and it has been rebuilt after the earthquake of the XVIII century.
Castel del Monte - Historic Centres Centro storico di Castel del Monte Castel del Monte is an important example of urban fortification. The two most important architectural features are: the wall-houses, buildings having a dual function, residential and defensive, and the sports, tunnels dug into the rock to connect various parts of the inhabited.
Caporciano - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello di Bominaco Diroccato The Castle of Bominaco was erected for reasons of defense. The first nucleus of the castle dates back to the twelfth century. In 1424 the structure was destroyed by the expedition of Braccio da Montone. Currently, only its ruins are visible.
Campotosto - Natural Areas Lago di Campotosto The largest artificial reservoir in Europe, represents a very important place of rest and reproduction for thousands of migratory and settlement birds. On the lake, you can also go canoeing, windsurfing and birdwatching. The lake is part of the state nature reserve at a height of 1313 a.s.l.
Calascio - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello di Rocca Calascio A charming fortress in the Province of L'Aquila, considered by National Geographic one of the 15 most beautiful castles in the world. Quadrangular in shape with square stones, it has been set of numerous internationally renowned films such as 'Lady Hawke' and 'The Name of the Rose' to name a few.
San Demetrio Nei Vestini - Caves Grotte di Stiffe The Grotte di Stiffe are one of Italy’s most popular kartisque phenomenon. Situated at the apex of the valley of Stiffe and embed in the various vegetation of the Natural Park Sirente-Velino, the cave can be defined a resource, or a cave with a water flow. The river accompanies the visitor long the 700 m tourist-tour and forms in the heart of the cave a spectacular cascade. Nearby you can find a restauration point, a picknick area, a camper area,a playing round, a naturalistic pathes and a souvenir shop and sale of typical products Tel. +39 0862 86142 • Fax +39 0862 86111 • Cell. +39 327 9728914 www.grottestiffe.it • info@grottestiffe.it
Villalago - Hermitages Eremo di San Domenico The Hermitage of San Domenico is a small church located in the Municipality of Villalago. In the building there are paintings by the great painter Alfredo Gentile, depicting the history of some miracles. Inside the church there is a statue of the Saint, while on the right there is a fresco of the Madonna with the Child. The building was restored in 2012 and every 19 August it is visited by pilgrims.
Sulmona - Lakes, rivers and canals Acquedotto Svevo The Aqueduct was built around the middle of the thirteenth century by the Sulmonese themselves, during the period of Manfredi. The building has a length of almost 100 meters and covers 21 arches. A lot of invested in the maintenance of the aqueduct. It has always been a structure that characterized the city, being put on the paintings and postcards of Sulmona.
Sulmona - Churches and places of worship Cattedrale di San Panfilo It is the cathedral Church of the Diocese of Sulmona-Valva and was built in 1075. Initially, it was dedicated to Santa Maria, then, undergoing a couple of transformations in the twelfth century it was dedicated to the Patron Saint of Sulmona, San Panfilo from which it also took its name. In 1706 it was renovated in Baroque style due to an earthquake that struck it.
Scanno - Lakes, rivers and canals Lago di Scanno Lake Scanno is located downstream of the village of Scanno, and is the largest natural lake in the region. The lake has a heart shape from some views. Here you can go for walks, and observe the characteristic local flora and fauna.
Prata d'Ansidonia - Archaeological Sites Peltuinum Peltuinum is an archaeological area that houses the remains of an ancient Roman city of the 3rd century. The city was inhabited by more than 11,000 inhabitants and consisted of different structures among which we can distinguish the theater dedicated to the worship of Apollo. Due to a strong earthquake, the city was razed to the ground. Currently, there are only a few ruins left.
Assergi - Parks and nature reserves Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso The Park occupies 150 thousand hectares of area, covers three Italian regions Abruzzo, Marche and Lazio and five provinces: Teramo, L'Aquila, Pescara, Ascoli Piceno and Rieti.
Anversa Degli Abruzzi - Parks and nature reserves Oasi Gole del Sagittario The canyon was created by the erosion of the Sagittarius River, and is one of the most important regional nature reserves in Europe. It was listed among “The Most Beautiful Villages in Italy”, and not without reason, given the particular flora and the wonderful fauna it possesses. It's the perfect place for nature lovers.
Teramo - UNESCO sites Teatro Romano 24 columns and 20 portant walls give a clear idea of the ancient structure of the theatre. It could hold up to 3.000 spectators with its diameter of 78 meters.
Teramo - Churches and places of worship Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta The most valuable artistic work of the city of Teramo is the Duomo, the cathedral basilica of Santa Maria Assunta. Inside there are the precious silver paliotto by Nicola da Guardiagrele and the polyptych of the Venetian artist Jacobello del Fiore.
Pineto - Historic Centres Antico Porto di Hadria The port of Hadria, dating back to the 7th century BC, was prosperous until the 16th century, and in 1627 it sank due to an earthquake. It is located in the waters in front of the tower, one km from the shoreline.
Pineto - Castles, palaces and mansions Villa Filiani The Ethnomusicological Center of Abruzzo, set up on the first floor of Villa Filiani located in the center of Pineto, provides visitors with intangible demo-ethno-anthropological assets belonging to the traditional Abruzzo culture.
Pineto - Natural Areas Area Marina Protetta The A.M.P. Torre del Cerrano is established by decree of the Ministry of the Environment and Protection of the Territory and the Sea of 21-10-2009. Within a landscape that includes a vast area of sandy dunes and 7 km of coastline. Nature lovers from April to September could spot the brother, a rare species of migratory bird from Africa that nests and lays eggs in these areas.
Pietracamela - Glaciers Ghiacciaio del Calderone It is the second southernmost glacier in Europe, it is located on the northern slope of the Corno Grande inside the Gran Sasso massif at an altitude of between 2650 and 2850 meters above sea level. Ideal point of arrival for high altitude excursions.
Tortoreto - Fountains La Sirena The Mermaid, made in bronze in 1982 by the Fonderia Aristica Battaglia di Milano, on a sketch by the artist Gabriella Martini is one of the symbols of the city of Tortoreto.
Pescara - Churches and places of worship Cattedrale di San Cetteo The Cathedral of San Cetteo is the most important Catholic building in the city of Pescara. Built in the 1930s, it presents inside a painting by Guercino, the Saint Francis, donated by Gabriele D'Annunzio; the church houses the tomb of the poet's mother, Luisa D'Annunzio and the effiges of some apostles.
Pescara - Monuments Nave di Cascella Pietro Cascella graduated from the Academy of Rome and, after practicing painting, he began to dedicate himself to stone and bronze sculpture, in the early 1950s. The work in question dates back to 1987 and is made of Carrara marble. It is located on the seafront of Pescara. He tries to represent in his works a sense of power and energy, which recalls the great tradition of archaic art.
Roccamorice - Hermitages Eremo di San Bartolomeo in Legio The Hermitage of San Bartolomeo in Legio was built before the eleventh century. In 1250 it was restored by Pietro dal Morrone. Inside it has a wooden statue depicting Saint Bartholomew.
Roccamorice - Hermitages Eremo di Santo Spirito The Hermitage of Santo Spirito dates back to 1053, according to some historical reports, when a first church was built at the behest of Pope Victor III. Subsequently, it was expanded with the addition of two speakers and some cells wanted by Pope Celestine V. After a period of decline, and following the suppression of monastic orders, his goods came taken to Roccamorice.
Pescara - Theaters Teatro e Stele Dannunziana Sec.XX The Stele D'Annunziana is the emblem of the famous Teatro D'Annunzio. It is a concrete monument, erected in the 60s together with the open-air theater, dedicated to Gabriele D'Annunzio. At the time, the project was entrusted to V. Michetti, a very talented artist who finished it in two months. In recent years, the theater and the stelae were put to the attention of the municipality for their state of maintenance. It is currently managed by the Pescaresi Events Authority.
Pescara - Churches and places of worship Chiesa Madonna dei 7 Dolori The church dates back to the end of the 16th century. On 26 November 1665 (the day when the first baptism was held) the Parish was established by Bishop Raphael Exuberanzio with the title “Santa Maria of the Seven Sorrows”.
Vasto - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello Caldoresco It was built on a pre-existing castle in 1439, on the design of the Sienese architect Mariano di Jacopo known as Il Tàccola, according to the new technique of bastion fortifications. Giacomo Caldora, lord of Vasto, ordered its construction making it the keystone of the city's defensive system. Over the centuries it has undergone various transformations and changes.
Roccascalegna - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello Roccascalegna The construction of the Castle of Roccascalegna dates back to Roman times. During the Middle Ages the building was used as a home center by some noble families. Subsequently, the castle was transformed into a quarry to make stones, thus losing its original style.
Lama dei Peligni - Hermitages Eremo di San Bartolomeo in Legio The Hermitage of San Bartolomeo was built on a rock roof. Inside, above the sixteenth-century altar, is the statue of St. Bartholomew. On 25 August each year the feast of the saint is celebrated.
Guardiagrele - Walls, towers and gates Porta San Giovanni The Gate of St. John was also known as the Porta della Fiera. The building was built in 1841. It has a simple and regular structure, it is made of stone only the external facade. The date of inauguration of the street is written on the Gate.
Chieti - Churches and places of worship Cattedrale San Giustino The Cathedral was initially dedicated to St. Thomas and at a later time to St. Justin. The building was rebuilt in the '300 and then, in the '700 in which it was almost totally modified. The part of the façade and the right side, however, go back to the '900. The architects who did the work were Bartolomeo di Giacomo and then Antonio da Lodi. The Treasure of the Cathedral houses valuable artifacts, ancient sacred furnishings and works of art.
Chieti - Archaeological Sites Parco Archeologico Civitella Sec.I The archaeological complex has as its reference point the Roman amphitheater. The recent excavations have brought to light ancient elements of the Roman era. Very interesting are the grandiose Italic temples and the museum that stands on the area of the ancient Theatine acropolis.
Vasto - Churches and places of worship Duomo di Vasto Built around the middle of 1200 as evidenced by the date shown on the portal bezel. Over the years it was also used as a monastic building and then became a Cathedral named after Saint Joseph in honor of Giuseppe Napoleon Bonaparte. The two-color of the stone inside the Cathedral and its structure with a single nave, as well as the frescoes in Gothic style, were inserted later.
Vasto - Lighthouses and observation points Faro di Punta Penna This is the second Italian lighthouse in height, after that of Genoa. It is a two-storey building that contains the homes of the respective families of the two guardians, offices and from the first floor the real lighthouse, 70 meters high. The top can be reached by a spiral staircase that has 307 steps.
Vasto - Natural Areas Punta Aderci Punta Aderci is a regional nature reserve. The reserve was established in 1998 and has 285 hectares. The intent was to preserve the rocky coast and is today the privileged destination for those who want to watch birds and practice diving.
Rocca San Giovanni - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Matteo Apostolo The church of San Matteo Apostolo, of medieval origin, dates back to the second half of the thirteenth century. It was built by Abbot Odorisio I in the year 1076. The current structure, however, dates back to 1200. The church consists of three naves divided by apparatus pylons supporting five sextiacute arches on each side and ended in semicircular apses, as in San Giovanni in Venus.
Rocca San Giovanni - Walls, towers and gates Torrioni dei Filippini The Tower of the Filippini is part, with the Bastion, is part of a defensive structure that dates back to 1061. Norman ruin built with stones and pebbles of the area.
Torricella Peligna - Archaeological Sites Juvanum The Juvanum Archaeological Park dates back to Roman times. The park consisted of a temple, a lighthouse and a basilica. However, this has undergone some changes over the years. In 1325, Governor Fabio Massimo ordered the restoration of the walls. The site is currently open to visit and is managed by the Municipality.
Sant'Eusanio del Sangro - WWF Oasis Oasi di Serranella The Serranella Oases were created in 1981 by an artificial invasion for industrial reasons. Little by little the environment became a very important area. In the oases there is a vegetation of rare plants with about 70 particular species. It is currently a protected area and since 1987 it is part of the Fauna Protection Oases.
Fossacesia - Churches and places of worship Abbazia di San Giovanni in Venere The Abbey is located in the municipality of Fossacesia, on a hill overlooking the Adriatic Sea. The monastic complex consists of a basilica and the nearby monastery, both built in the twelfth century in place of the small pre-existing monastery.
Ortona - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello Aragonese It was built in the fifteenth century, on a cliff overlooking the sea. The building has been marred by numerous landslides and bombings during World War II.
Ortona - Churches and places of worship La Cattedrale Dedicated to the apostle St. Thomas in the twelfth century, it was rebuilt after its destruction during the bombing of World War II.
Chieti - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di Santa Maria Calvona It's situated on the ruins of a Roman temple that can be admired inside the National Museum of Civitella. For many generations now, the church boasts of a fraternity who participates in the Procession of the Dead Christ.
Francavilla al Mare - Churches and places of worship Convento Michetti The Convent of Santa Maria del Gesù, founded in 1430 by the Friars Minor, is known as the Michetti Convent since in 1883 it hosted the painter Francesco Paolo Michetti as a stable home. He created in it a meeting and meeting center for many exponents of Abruzzo and Italian culture, with the aim of giving life, together with the group of artists, his friends and guests, a sort of community intellectual and creative; Gabriele D'Annunzio were exponents.
Francavilla al Mare - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di Santa Maria Maggiore Built on a project by Ludovico Quaroni, it is built on a large octagonal stone base and with a crushed vaulted dome, inside there is a Gothic monstrance dating back to 1413.
Rocca San Giovanni - Castles, palaces and mansions Palazzo Comunale The Palazzo Comunale, built in 800, was built above the vestibule of the church of San Matteo Apostolo. Today the headquarters of the town hall The building is square and in the neo-medieval style of Lombard. On the ground floor there is a porch that consists of three round arches. On the first floor, three openings with a round arch enter the balcony with a perforated balustrade.
Rocca San Giovanni - Castles, palaces and mansions Casino Murri Attributable to a period from the second half of the eighteenth century to the early nineteenth century, the Murri casino underwent the addition of two levels above that altered its image. The attached chapel is probably an addition a little later than the first installation.
Vasto - Churches and places of worship Complesso monumentale di Santa Lucia Monumental Complex of Santa Lucia that is located in the Vallone L'Angrella. The complex is dedicated to Santa Maria in Valle and the first available sources state that it dates back to 1276. The complex consisted of a church, rooms and a well. It was rebuilt and expanded in 1566 after a fire occurred by the Turkish hand.
Vasto - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di Sant'Antonio The church dates back to 1200 and, according to tradition, was built together with a convent, on the initiative of St. Francis of Assisi dedicating it to the Holy Cross, passing through Vasto on the journey to the sanctuary by St. Michael the Archangel of the Gargano. In 1723 Carlo De Nardis, Prior of the Brotherhood of St. Anthony and a great benefactor of the churches of Vasto, had the church decorated with sculptures and baroque stuccoes, by an unknown Neapolitan artist. The bas-reliefs illustrate biblical episodes, of the life of Our Lady, Saint Joseph and Saint Anthony, or are symbols of some virtues.
Casoli - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello Masciantonio The Castle was built in the 15th century. Used as a defensive bulwark, from 1369 to 1489 it was used as a fief of the Orsini. The castle is renowned for having hosted Gabriele d'Annunzio.
Silvi Marina - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di S. Salvatore The church of S. Salvatore was built in 1100 in honor of the first protector of Silvi, San Salvatore. Today the church presents itself according to the numerous renovations undergone over the centuries.
Tortoreto - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di Sant'Agostino The St. Augustine church was originally attached to the convent of the Augustinian monks witch in the past was of great importance to the religious and civic life of Tortoreto. The most valuable work is the large canvas with painted the baptism of St. Augustine, made by Mattia Preti. Today the painting is kept at the National Museum of the Eagle.
Tortoreto - Churches and places of worship Chiesa della Madonna del Carmine Just outside the ancient fortified walls of Tortoreto people can find the Church of Madonna del Carmine. It was built in 1529 and was dedicated to San Rocco, the saint who devoted himself to the care of lepers. After dedicated to Madonna del Carmine, it was restored in 1881.
Villa Rosa di Martinsicuro - Museums Museo delle Armi Antiche The Museum of Ancient Weapons in Martinsicuro is divided into two rooms, where a real collection of the art of war is presented. The collection covers the period from the thirteenth to the nineteenth century, including a section of secret weapons. There are also criminology documents and historical uniforms.
Notaresco - Museums Museo Civico "G. Romualdi" The “G. Romualdi” Civic Museum is located in the homonymous residential building that was once used by the family themselves. This institute was created to collect and preserve the finds found from excavations carried out at 70 different sites, all in the area. It is currently managed by volunteers from the Archeoclub of Italy. Its structure is divided into two floors, plus the basement.
Chieti - Museums Museo Diocesano Teatino In the Diocesan Museum of Teatino we find most of the finds coming from the Palazzo Comunale and the cathedral, frescoes from the 14th-16th century and paintings. The sculpture of the Madonna with Child was found in 1930 by Francesco Verlengia. The statue represents the Virgin with the child, who with the references of Sienese art, with regard to the clothes that are soft and cared for, recalls the painting of the Majesty by Simone Marti.
Bellante - Walls, towers and gates Torre Ripattoni It is thought that the origins of the Ripattoni tower date back to the fourteenth century. It is a structure formed of stones and bricks in a quadrangular shape. Majestic and clearly visible from afar it stands out among the most characteristic monuments in the area. At his side we find the Church of S. Silvestro and S. Giustino.
Bussi sul Tirino - Churches and places of worship Chiesa S.Maria di Cartignano Sec. XI The Church of S. Maria di Cartignano dates back to the eleventh century and was built by Benedictine monks. It was a monastery for about three centuries. Then, since it was abandoned, it became the grain of St. Liberator. It has a structure with three naves. This could be said thanks to careful studies and from the remains that we can see. Unfortunately, only parts of the original structure are currently visible.
Bussi sul Tirino - Churches and places of worship Chiesa San Pietro ad Oratorium The Church of St. Peter in Oratorium was erected at the behest of the Lombard king, Desiderio. Its construction dates back to 752, the year in which it is cited as the possession of the Benedictine monks of San Vincenzo al Volturno. From the Lombard period, traces of some bas-reliefs placed above the portal are visible. In addition, the palindroma inscription of the “Sator Square” is of great importance.
Avezzano - Museums Mostra della Civiltà Contadina e Pastorale Inside the A.R.S.S.A. headquarters in the city of Avezzano is the Casino of Caccia Torlonia, which today houses the Museum of Peasant and Pastoral Civilization. In the Museum, where content and container have equal charm, the arrangement of objects within the display cases does not follow chronological criteria or material affinity, but we have tried to group them according to areas thematic. Admission to the Museum is free of charge.
Acciano - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello di Beffi Diroccato Built in 1185, it corresponds to a defensive castle being built on a slope. Losing his function of time, he was abandoned. It has been restored lately. Today it is a theater with characteristic re-enactments in costume.
Acciano - Walls, towers and gates Torre di Roccapreturo The Tower of Roccapreturo was built between the 13th and 14th centuries. The medieval building is located on a rocky spur in a position high from the town and has an irregular pentagonal structure, 10 meters high. In the past, the tower was part of the territorial defensive system.
Alanno - Walls, towers and gates Torre Difensiva The Tower was built in the fifteenth century. Its rectangular structure has a shoe base. In addition, there are several louvers at its top. Its main function was that of surveillance of the outside of the village and the city walls. Currently, the tower is in good condition.
Arsita - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello Bacucco resti The castle was built around the twelfth century, homonymous to the city of Arsita, which at the time was called Bacucco. After 1550, the building underwent a deep restoration. It was used as a residence by the nobles of the time, as opposed to the current state, of a total abandonment. The castle is located at the highest point of the country.
Atri - Castles, palaces and mansions Palazzo Ducale Palazzo Ducale (Palazzo Acquaviva) dates from 1395 to 1760. It stands in the municipality of Atri, in the province of Teramo. It was erected by Acqua Viva of Aragon, Duke of Atri. The building has decorative architectural elements of Abruzzo art from the Middle Ages. The palace is known for its particular tower, which gives its name to Piazza Acquaviva. Around the 16th century, it was renovated and opened to the public.
Atri - Walls, towers and gates Porta San Domenico The Porta San Domenico dates back to the 16th century. It was built between 1528 and 1530. It takes its name from the church of San Giovanni Battista called San Domenico. The building has special decorative architectural elements from the Middle Ages (14th century), in fact it consists of an arch with a barrel vault and a beam. At the door are the remains of a bastion.
Atri - Castles, palaces and mansions Rocca Capo d'Atri resti The Fortress of Capo d'Atri was built in 1392 on the site where the castle of the fortress was located. It was a very powerful fortress that could contain numerous soldiers and lots of weapons. The fortress managed to repel many enemy attacks, but in the 18th century, it fell into disrepair. Today, after being restored, there is only a great bastion and a piece of walls left.
Chieti - Theaters Teatro Romano It is supposed that the theater was built in the second century, and commissioned by Marco Vettio Marcello, the name of which is also located on one of the tombstones inside the building. Over time, it had a potential of 5,000 people, although there is currently only a small proportion left, due to the demolition of the 800. Today you can freely visit what is left of the original theater.
Chieti - Archaeological Sites Templi Romani The Roman Temples are usually called the temples of St. Paul. They are located in the municipality of Chieti, in the homonymous province of Abruzzo. The Roman Temples of Chieti are an urban archaeological heritage. It is the oldest place of worship in Chieti, composed of three neighboring temples. It belongs to Roman times.
Chieti - Walls, towers and gates Torre e Palazzo Arcivescovile The Palace and the Tower were erected in the fifteenth century, on commission of Colantonio Valignani, Bishop of the Time. This is an elegant property, which houses a large collection of ancient documents. It was restored in 1930, expanded and several decorations were also added to it. It currently houses the Archbishop's Archive of Chieti.
Carpineto della Nora - Churches and places of worship Abbazia di S.Bartolomeo The Abbey of S. Bartolomeo is located in the Municipality of Carpineto della Nora. The building was built in 962 by Bernardo's will. The church has a rectangular structure, with only one central door. Inside it was restored and its present appearance was conferred on it by the changes made in the twelfth century.
Carpineto Sinello - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello Ducale The Ducal Castle was built in the fourteenth century. The fortress was later restored by Michele Bassi. Limestone and sandstone materials were used for its construction. Inside, there are stucco paintings and decorations.
Carpineto Sinello - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello Ducale The Ducal Castle was built in the fourteenth century. The fortress was later restored by Michele Bassi. Limestone and sandstone materials were used for its construction. Inside, there are stucco paintings and decorations.
Atri - Museums Museo Archeologico The Archaeological Museum of Atri is located in a complex that dates back to the 18th century. The building consists of three rooms, of which the most evocative is the protohistoric room where there are two completely intact prehistoric tombs and which were found in the early 1900s. The room dedicated to the scholar Vincenzo Rosati, houses the archaeological finds he found. The one dedicated to Abruzzo Prehistory and to the female and childish kits of the 6th century BC owes its findings to discoveries in the necropolis.
Chieti - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di Santa Maria del Tricalle Sec. XV Santa Maria del Tricalle dates back to the fifteenth century even if it was renovated several times over the years. The last restoration ended in 1946, also being opened to the public. There is a hypothesis that the building was built on the remains of an ancient temple by Diana Trivia. During the 18th century it was used as a church inside a cemetery. It is currently closed most of the time, so it is difficult to visit it.
Chieti - Theaters Piazzetta Teatro M. Zuccarini This is the ancient fish market in Via Arniense, a place, where fish was first sold. After an almost complete restoration, today it took a very different appearance a few years ago, being called “Piazzetta Teatro Zuccarini”, in honor of Mario Zuccarini, a very important figure in the area. It is currently used for various cultural activities in Chieti.
Chieti - Theaters Teatro Marrucino Sec XIX The Teatro di Marrucino was built in honor of Ferdinand I of Bourbon, the ruler of the Two Sicilies in 1818, under the name of Real Teatro San Ferdinando instead of the previous deconsecrated Jesuit church of Saint Ignatius who provoked the indignation of the church. It took the name that we know today after the Unity of Italy and became a witness to great interpretations of artists such as Eleonora Duse, the sisters Irma and Emma Gramatica and many other famous artists including D' Annunzio. The inauguration of the reopening, in 1972, began with an opera season.
Chieti - Archaeological Sites Terme Romane The Roman Baths of Chieti were in the past public buildings. They were built in the second century AD and have decorative architectural elements particularly in use at that time. Today, the central floor is also visible, recently restored. Currently, the spas are open to the public.
Chieti - Walls, towers and gates Porta Pescara Sec.XIII Porta Pescara dates back to the 13th century. It was built by the Angevins. On the façade there is an ogiva arch and also has a clock. Close to the arch there is a crowning ornament adorned with motifs from the Middle Ages. It stands in the municipality of Chieti of the homonymous province of Abruzzo. The building has special architectural and decorative elements of Abruzzo art.
Fagnano Alto - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello Retenga Diroccato The castle of Retenga was erected during the 15th and 16th centuries. Inside there is a small church dedicated to San Pietro. Currently, the castle is open to the public and guided tours are organized.
L'Aquila - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello di L'Aquila The Castle of L'Aquila is a fortress that was built at the behest of the Viceroy of Naples Don Pedro di Toledo in the first half of the 500, during the Spanish settlement. The building was built to suppress the rebellion of the citizens who had joined the French. The Castle was also used as accommodation for French and German soldiers in the nineteenth century and during World War II.
Montazzoli - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello Montazzoli The Castle of Montazzoli was built in the 16th century. It has an irregular two-story structure. Due to the strong earthquake of 1907, part of the Castle was destroyed. The most interesting part of the building are the rooms decorated with frescoes with geometric patterns. Over the years it has been used as a private residence by some families and is now privately owned.
Montefino - Walls, towers and gates Torre di Montefino The Tower of Montefino dates back to the period between the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries. The structure has a cylindrical shape and is built of masonry. At the beginning of the century, the Tower was restored to be used as a civil home.
Pescara - Archaeological Sites Parco Archeologico Colle del Telegrafo In 2006 work began on the archaeological excavations, inside the Archaeological Park of Colle del Telegrafo, with the aim of promoting knowledge of the human presence in the Pescara area. From the analysis of the archaeological structures found during the excavations, the occupation of the hill was rebuilt, dating from the Roman-Republican age, until the Middle Ages.
Pescara - Churches and places of worship Chiesa del Sacro Cuore The Church of the Sacred Heart is a small architectural gem, built in the center of Pescara in the nineteenth century. Its construction began around the seventeenth century, in Baroque style; later, in the eighteenth century, it was enclosed within the current structure, in neoclassical style. Near the basilica are two fountains dating back to 1700.
Pescara - Monuments Museo Casa Natale di Gabriele D'Annunzio The birthplace of Gabriele D'Annunzio, an elegant late 19th century building on three levels, is the home of the well-known Italian painter, writer, military and journalist. It is composed of nine rooms and preserves furnishings, period furniture and objects belonging to the writer and his family.
Pescara - Archaeological Sites Resti Chiesa di Santa Gerusalemme Sec. XI These are the old remains of the church of Roman origins “Santa Gerusalemme”. The ruins were discovered by excavations in the 90s and present an element of great historical and archaeological importance of Pescara. Currently, the structure of the ancient Church can also be seen in miniature in front of the Cathedral of San Cetteo.
Ocre - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello d'Ocre Diroccato The Castle of Ocre is located in the Province of Aquila. The walls of the castle, whose perimeter would be 470 meters, have been preserved and maintained until today in good condition. The property is located on a hill with an extraordinary view. The origins of the castle are ancient even if you do not know a specific date. A peculiar feature of the castle would be the seven towers. The already existing ruins of the castle were further damaged during the earthquake that struck L'Aquila in 2009.
Ortona - Walls, towers and gates Torre Mucchia The tower was built in the 16th century on commission of the governor of the area. The structure has a square plan, built of brick. During the war, the tower was the subject of numerous bombings, and after the serious damage of 1944, it was definitively left in a state of neglect.
Ortona - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello Caldora The Caldora Castle, also known as' Cantelmo ', was built around the 14th century. It is a trapezoidal fortified structure, with three towers in the corners. Over the years, the plant has undergone several restoration work. Currently, it houses the Farnese winery in its interior.
Ortona - Walls, towers and gates Torre Baglioni The Baglioni Tower is located near the port of the Marina. The construction was built during the 13th century as part of the city walls, then damaged by the wars that occurred over the centuries. The tower has a quadrangular plan, and built of bricks and stones. The property was owned by several noble families such as the Bernardi, the Salzano -De Luna and the Baglioni.
Ortucchio - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello Piccolomini The Piccolomini Castle was erected during the fifteenth century by Antonio Piccolomini of Aragon. The structure is very similar to the nearby strongholds, that of Ortona and Avezzano. It is currently open to the public and welcomes numerous tourists throughout the year.
Ovindoli - Walls, towers and gates Torre di Santo Iona The Tower of Santo Iona was built on a hill from the Counts of Celano in the 13th century. The structure, with a circular plan, was divided into two rooms: the lower one, at a height of seven meters, was used as a warehouse, while, the upper part, with an octagonal plan, was destined for the body on guard. At the beginning of its construction, the building had a higher structure, however, the historical events and the earthquake of the year 1915 destroyed part of its construction.
Pacentro - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello Cantelmo-Caldora The Caldora Castle, also known as the Cantelmo Castle, was built between the end of the '300 and the beginning of the '400. The building is located in the Municipality of Pacentro. This has a trapezoidal construction consisting of four towers, of which only three are left. The building was restored in the 1960s.
Palena - Churches and places of worship Madonna dell'Altare Our Lady of the Altar is a sanctuary built in the cave where Pietro da Morrone stayed between 1235 and 1236. It was the seat of the Order of the Celestines until 1807. During World War II, the sanctuary was transformed into a prison by the German army and in 1970 it became the property of the Municipality.
Penne - Churches and places of worship Cattedrale di S.Massimo The Cathedral of St. Maximus together with the church was built in the 11th century. The building was built in Romanesque style. The restored Cathedral is in excellent condition.
Penne - Fountains Fonte Acqua Ventina The Fonte dell'Acqua Ventina was built in 1828 by the architect Federico Doctorelli. The source has a structure that resembles a wide circular wall. In the lower part of the wall there are two stone flowers from where the water that fills the tub comes out.
Rosciano - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di Sant'Eurosia Sec XVIII The church of Sant'Eurosia was built in 1724 by the Tomacelli family, in memory of Sant'Eurosia. The building has a square-shaped structure, 6 meters high. The church was deconsecrated and today it belongs to the Avanzi family.
Rosciano - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello Rosciano The Castle of Rosciano was built on an Etruscan site. Inside there are very elegant decorated rooms. This building is the only example of a renovated castle in Umbria. From the top you can enjoy a beautiful view.
Salle - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello di Salle The Castle of Salle was probably erected before the eleventh century by the Abbey of San Clemente in Casauria. Starting from the 16th century, the manor went under the management of noble families such as the Colonna and the Gonzaga d'Aquino. In 1646 it was adapted to a stately residence by Baron Giacinto de Genua.
San Pio delle Camere - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello-Recinto di S.Pio delle Camere The Castle-Recinto was built in the highest part of the resort. It is one of the most beautiful examples of this type of construction in the area and beyond. It is assumed to have been built around the 12th century. The enclosure has the form of an isosceles triangle, in which a pentagonal tower stands out. It was assumed that the castle was built at different historical moments. Today it is in good condition.
San Vito Chietino - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Rocco The church of San Rocco was built in the sixteenth century and is located in the municipality of San Vito Chietino. The building has a typical structure of Mediterranean buildings with a triangular shape and only two thermal windows. The church underwent restoration work.
Scurcola Marsicana - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello Orsini The Orsini Castle was built around 1200. It has a triangular structure with two cylindrical towers. After a long period of abandonment, the building was restored. Today you can visit only the outside.
Serramonacesca - Churches and places of worship San Liberatore a Majella The current structure of the building dates back to a 990 reconstruction carried out by the Prior Teobaldo, after a strong earthquake. San Liberatore in Majella has a Romanesque structure in Abruzzo style. In the central apses we can admire some important frescoes belonging to the 13th century.
Pescara - Churches and places of worship Chiesa Madonna del Fuoco The church was built in the 17th century. Inside the church we can see the statue of the Madonna with the child Jesus. Over time, the church was enriched with two other altars. Our Lady of Fire is the most important statue that is preserved even today.
Pescara - Churches and places of worship Parrocchia San Silvestro Sec.XIX The Church of San Silvestro was born on the foundations of a religious monastery dating back to 1500. In 1850, following a restoration, the height of the old building was doubled and completed by the addition of two bell towers. From 31 December 1899 there is a characteristic procession during which the statue of San Silvestro was brought to the nearby church of S. Silvestrino.
Pettorano sul Gizio - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello Cantelmi The Cantelmo Castle was built in the 11th century. The building played a very important role in the surveillance of the territory. Inside the castle there were houses. In 1990, the structure was modernized. Currently, it is the property of the Municipality of Pettorano.
Pineto - Walls, towers and gates Torre Cerrano The Torre Cerrano is one of the ancient towers along the coast, between Silvi Marina and Pineto. Its name comes from the nearby river, Cerrano, whose name in turn probably derives from Ceres, a goddess of agriculture, grain crops, fertility and motherly relationships. It was built to defend the city from the threat of raids by the Saracens in the 1500.
Pizzoli - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello Dragonetti de Torres Dragonetti de Torres Castle was built in the 17th century on a project by Pietro Larbitro. The structure has a square plan with impressive angular turrets at the top.
Poggio Picenze - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello Poggio Picenze The Poggio Picenze Castle was built in the 9th century. Its structure consisted of six towers. Currently, there are only a few ruins left of the castle that testify to its existence.
Rocca Pia - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello Rocca Pia ruderi The ruins that remain of the Rocca Pia Castle are located on a hill, surrounded by greenery. Precisely because of its location it was also called “Rocca Valle Oscura”. The building was built in the fourteenth century at the behest of the Cantelmo family. After the 18th he moved to the Tocco. The few parts left help us understand the extent of this construction, which is very important for those times.
Vasto - Walls, towers and gates Torre Bassano The Bassano Tower is located in the historic center of the Municipality of Vasto. It was built in 1439 on the orders of the Marquis of Bassano. It was built with the aim of protecting and defending the city from enemy attacks during the Middle Ages. It was connected to the Caldoresco Castle by a city wall that is no longer visible today. To date, the building has a good state of preservation.
Teramo - Churches and places of worship Cattedrale di S. Berardo The Cathedral was built in '200 and successively modified and enlarged. The bell tower is separated from the church. The facade's small columns are embellished with statues and inside there are frescoes dating back to '400.
Pescara - Historic Centres Pescara vecchia Here you can see the "Bourbon's Bath", the old prison, hosting the Museum of the people from Abruzzo: this is the last witness of the presence of the Bourbon fortress; also to be seen the "trabocchi", set on the northern side of the canal port.
Pescara - Churches and places of worship Basilica della Madonna dei Sette Dolori A sanctuary dedicated to the Holy Mary who, according to Christian tradition, had to go through seven pains.
Pescara - Streets and Squares Piazza della Rinascita Commonly known as the living room square, it is set in the heart of the city centre. The square has been designed by the Japanese architecht Toyo Ito, who designed the sculpture "Huge wine glass", placed in the centre of the square.
Teramo - Churches and places of worship Santuario della Madonna delle Grazie The original church was built in '200 but the church was completely rebuilt in the last century. Inside there are a wooden statue of the Holy Mother with Child and various frescoes.
Teramo - Archaeological Sites Necropoli di Ponte Messato Used from the 1st to the 4th century, the tombs were set at the sides of the street.
Teramo - Archaeological Sites Domus del Leone Discovered in 1891, this old villa was extremely luxurious. The pavement, with the beautiful mosaic of the Lion, has given the name to the building.
Pescara - Castles, palaces and mansions Palazzo di Città e Torre Civica This building was built in 1935 by the architect Vincenzo Pilotti. It is a classic example of the fascist building style as evidenced by its military appearance. It is considered the place of bureaucracy and daily administration and is an identity monument for the Pescara.
Teramo - Walls, towers and gates Torre Bruciata Torre Bruciata is part of the remains of a Roman bastion that dates back to the period around the second century BC that is located in the historic center of Teramo. The building has a square shape and is developed for a height of 10 meters. Some historical reconstructions suggest that it was initially the ancient bell tower of the cathedral. It was called the “Burnt” Tower for the obvious evidence of a fire suffered by the city in 1156.
Teramo - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello della Monica The Monica castle was built between 1889 and 1917 by the painter Gennaro Della Monica. The structure has a strongly asymmetrical composition. New additions and pavilions have been designed, thus enlarging the original construction. The castle has a neo-Gothic style and inside it we can also find fragments of Roman and medieval ruins. This is also famous thanks to an ancient legend.
Tione Degli Abruzzi - Walls, towers and gates Torre Medievale The Medieval Tower was built in the fourteenth century with the function of defense and warning in case of danger. At first, the building was part of a fortification which no longer exists today. The Tower has a square structure, which was accessed by a retractable staircase. In 1951, it underwent some changes: an entrance was opened at the base and a clock was placed on the façade. Today, the Tower performs a civic function.
Trasacco - Walls, towers and gates Torre dei Febonio According to scholars, this Tower is from the Middle Ages. It takes its name from the family who ordered its construction, the Feboni. It has a cylindrical shape and was used as a viewing point on Lake Fucino. Today it is slightly damaged due to the 1915 earthquake.
Antrosano - Archaeological Sites Area archeologica di Alba Fucens Alba Fucens is an archaeological site of great historical importance. This is an area inhabited by the Romans, of which there is almost nothing left but the foundations. The area offers lots of teaching materials and the possibility to retrace the story closely. The area is managed and maintained by the homonymous cooperative, with the aim of promoting and protecting the territorial heritage.
Carpineto della Nora - Astronomical Observing Sites Valle dell'ombra In the town of Valle dell'Ombra, with an altitude of 1462, is the astronomical site, from where you can have a 360° view of the sky, except the south area, slightly covered by trees. To make the plain enchanting is a statue that depicts an Alpine. In addition to this astronomical site, in Carpineto della Nora we also find another one located in the locality Tricalle.
Teramo - Astronomical Observing Sites Osservatorio Astronomico di Collurani The Astronomical Observatory of Collurania is located in the municipality of Teramo. He is one of the twelve astronomical observers in Italy. The Observatory is owned by the National Institute of Astrophysics. The heart of the Observatory is an optical telescope (the Teramo Normale Telescope-TNT) that dates back to 1994. The telescope has an 80 cm primary mirror. It can be visited by physicists and astronomers.
Castel del Monte - Castles, palaces and mansions Palazzo Colelli Between the '500 and 800 the Colelli family was one of the richest and most famous in the country. Around its riches and the behavioral originality of its members, numerous anecdotes and legends were born, among which there is also that of the famous 'treasure room' (among one hundred) which still was not found.
Penne - WWF Oasis Riserva Regionale Lago di Penne The reserve covers an area of about 1300 hectares and was born inside the artificial lake of Penne. Over the years, important conservation projects have been launched including the Otter Project, the Amphibian Project, the Roe Deer Project and the Recovery of the Earth Tortoise. In the wetland of the Reserve has been nesting for several years the Nitticora, today a symbol of the protected area.
Altino - Churches and places of worship Chiesa della Madonna delle Grazie The church has traces of the original building from the Middle Ages with frescoes inside it has gable structure and the facade is plastered by White
Chieti - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di S. Chiara Rebuilt in 1165 is one of the city's most interesting churches.It Contains, inter alia, an oil painting attributed to Salvator Rosa and a large panel of Chieti painter Raffaele Del Ponte depicting the Assumption of the Virgin
Alba Adriatica - Walls, towers and gates Torre della Vibrata A stronghold of the sixteenth century. Built together with other towers along the Adriatic coast as a watchtower during Arab raids, is the only ancient building in Alba.
Alba Adriatica - Castles, palaces and mansions Villa Chiarugi Villa Chiarugi, the 'Favorita' of 1720, the summer residence of the Fanalli family.The villa was built on the ruins of a castle. The terracotta floor provided rooms with a good acoustics for musical entertainment organized in the villa.
L'Aquila - Fountains Fontana delle 99 cannelle It is the symbol of the town and dates back to the XIII century. But what you see today, has been built during the last century, piece by piece, in the enlargment of the church. The fountain is covered in white and pink stones.
L'Aquila - Castles, palaces and mansions Palazzo Centi This palace is set on Santa Giusta Square, in front of the homonymous church. it has been built in 1776 by Loreto Cicchi Pescocostanzo in Borromean Style. Today it is the seat of the Abruzzo Region.
L'Aquila - Historic Centres Costa Masciarelli This alley in the historical centre is surrounded by medieval palaces, old portals, passages and stairs. It is one of the most beautiful palces in town and it leads to Piazza del Duomo in Collemaggio.
L'Aquila - Castles, palaces and mansions Villa Comunale Set in the lower part of the town, close to Porta Napoli, it is surrounded by a number of parks with beautiful fountains. Here there also is a restaurant and various sports fields. The Villa is set in front of Palazzo Emiciclo.
Chieti - Churches and places of worship Chiesa dei Francescani Its convent dates back to 1239, but an even earlier church dedicated to San Lorenzo existed on that spot. The whole church is decorated with stucco and paintings on canvas and on wall.
Giulianova - Walls, towers and gates Torre del Salinello The Salinello Tower is one of the ancient coastal towers of the Kingdom of Naples, located on the Adriatic coast, in the province of Teramo. Following the continuous invasions of the Saracens it was raised to defend the territory. The watchtower on the Salinello river was built around 1568; the typology is typical of the coastal towers of the Viceregno, very similar to the “twin” Torre di Cerrano.
Tortoreto - Walls, towers and gates Torre dell'Orologio The structure was built in three successive phases, as can be seen from the difference in construction materials. The base, in stones and bricks, dates back to the foundation of the village ('600) while the central part is from the Middle Ages and the highest one dates back to 1881.
Tortoreto - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Nicola It is the current parish church of Tortoreto Alta. Founded before 1000 and rebuilt in 1534 by the architect Piermarini of Bergamo. At the beginning of the 19th century the Church was renewed and embellished. In the chapel on the left, built in 1873, is preserved the statue of Our Lady of the Snow, in silver, of exquisite workmanship.
Tortoreto - Churches and places of worship Chiesa della Misericordia It was built in 1348 as a thank you to Our Lady for liberating from the terrible plague that in those years raged throughout Italy. The building has a single classroom with a cross vault ending with an apse that has an octagonal outdoor plan. Inside all the walls are frescoed with works created in 1526 by the Marche Renaissance painter Giacomo Bonfini (1470-1557).
Mutignano - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Silvestro The church of San Silvestro in Mutignano has a powerful façade, consisting of a robust square bell tower with octagonal cusp. The 1250 building, probably a castle, became a church in the fourteenth century and, like many Abruzzo churches, bears the signs of the earthquakes of the 1700s. Inside are the famous polyptych by Andrea De Litio, depicting episodes from the life of Saint Sylvester Pope.
Giulianova - Churches and places of worship Duomo di San Flaviano Located in Giulianova Paese in Piazza Buozzi, it is the most important Church of Giulianova.