Torre Difensiva
Alanno
(15 Km)
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.
Chiesa S.Maria di Cartignano Sec. XI
Bussi sul Tirino
(17 Km)
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.
Chiesa San Pietro ad Oratorium
Bussi sul Tirino
(20 Km)
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.
Castello Cantelmo-Caldora
Pacentro
(12 Km)
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.
Castello di Roccacasale
Roccacasale
(11 Km)
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.
Eremo di Santo Spirito
Roccamorice
(6 Km)
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.
Eremo di San Bartolomeo in Legio
Roccamorice
(6 Km)
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.
Castello di Salle
Salle
(4 Km)
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 Liberatore a Majella
Serramonacesca
(12 Km)
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.
Cattedrale di San Panfilo
Sulmona
(14 Km)
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.
Museo Medievale Borbonico
Salle
(4 Km)
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.
Museo Diocesano
Sulmona
(14 Km)
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.
Museo della Transumanza e del Costume Abruzzese Molisano
Sulmona
(13 Km)
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.
Museo dell'Arte e della Tecnologia Confettiera
Sulmona
(15 Km)
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.
Museo "In Situ"
Sulmona
(14 Km)
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.
Museo Civico
Sulmona
(14 Km)
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.
Eremo della Madonna di Coccia
Campo di Giove
(17 Km)