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Rocca San Giovanni (26,2Km)Rocca San Giovanni: the village and its wonders

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Rocca San Giovanni: the village and its wonders

Rocca San Giovanni beach

Rocca San Giovanni, which has been certified as one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, is a delightful medieval town located in Abruzzo in the province of Chieti; this small town, which extends for about twenty square kilometers, is perched on a & ; #39; height of about one hundred and sixty meters above sea level and is, among other things, a renowned seaside resort. It's easy to fall in love with it at first sight: harvest and characteristic this village is extremely suggestive and picturesque. Sea, hill and historic center are the main ingredients that make Rocca San Giovanni a coveted tourist destination. First let's see how to get there: Driving along the A14 (Adriatic motorway) coming from the North follow the direction & lt; Strong>Ancona and take the Val di Sangro exit; then follow the signs for Fossacesia and finally follow the provincial road 81 to Rocca San Giovanni; if come from the south on the Adriatic, follow the direction of Pescara; for the rest the indications are equivalent. Below we propose a valid itinerary to best visit Rocca San Giovanni. We suggest spending a day visiting the historic center. Surrounded by vineyards, orange groves and olive groves, the town still retains its ancient medieval walls, built in the aftermath of the looting of the Normans. The most important remains of this defensive structure, made with pebbles and stones of the area and almost totally destroyed by the earthquake of 1626, are located at the height of Via Abate Odorisio and culminate with the Filippini tower. A visit to the church of St. Matthew the Apostle is a must, which is located in Piazza degli Eroi: realized in Romanesque style, it consists of three naves divided by pylons that support five arches in double ring. The facade of the church, which dates back to the late twenties of the last century and is made of sandstone blocks, has an arched central portal and is devoid of any ornament . Inside the church you can admire the statue of Our Lady of Graces, a Byzantine canvas of the fourteenth century depicting the Madonna and Child Jesus and the beautiful fresco “The Last Supper” by the Molise painter Amedeo Trivisonno (1904-1995). Saint Matthew the Apostle recalls, even if in a small size, the structure of the abbey of San Giovanni in Venere, located in the nearby Abruzzo municipality of Fossacesia. Also of great interest is the Town Hall, started in the nineteenth century and rebuilt in 1926; it & egrave; characterized by a large porch, formed by arches with a semicircle vault. Passing an internal staircase leads to the famous ceremonies room. The board room is periodically set up for the exhibition of sculptures, paintings and engravings of great artistic interest. Also worth mentioning is the presence in Rocca San Giovanni of a cultural center, located in Via Western near a palace nobleman of the last century that has been re-adapted to host exhibitions, exhibitions and any important cultural event. The structure, dedicated to the Abruzzo artist Arturo Colizzi, was strongly desired by the Administration and the citizens to act as a cultural and social glue, hosting conferences and conferences and returning to Rocca San Giovanni its former splendors. It is also worth visiting the famous Casino Murri, an ancient farmhouse built between the eighteenth and the nineteenth century and that was recently refurbished. Featuring a rectangular plan, the casino also has a private chapel, probably built later than the building of the main structure. A wide two-ramp staircase leads to the first floor. To spend a pleasant evening we recommend tasting the typical products, at the numerous gastronomic places in the village. Do not miss the famous palazzole, baked fish appetizer made with anchovies (or instead of sardines), bread crumb, garlic, parsley and oil; it is advisable to accompany them with a good glass of local wine. After all, the village of Rocca San Giovanni is also known as a city of wine, being there are two famous wineries that produce Montepulciano d'Abruzzo and Trebbiano d'Abruzzo doc. Also important is the production of extra virgin olive oil, which is characterized by its fruity flavor and the characteristic golden green color.

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Oasi di Serranella

Sant'Eusanio del Sangro (12 Km)

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.

Grotte del Cavallone

Taranta Peligna (9 Km)

Art and culture

Eremo di San Bartolomeo in Legio

Lama dei Peligni (7 Km)

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.

Madonna dell'Altare

Palena (18 Km)

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.

Castello Roccascalegna

Roccascalegna (3 Km)

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.

Chiesa della Madonna delle Grazie

Altino (9 Km)

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

Juvanum

Torricella Peligna (7 Km)

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.

Castello Masciantonio

Casoli (7 Km)

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.

Museo Geopaleontologico Alto Aventino

Palena (14 Km)

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.

Raccolta "O. Recchione"

Palena (14 Km)

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.

Museo Etnografico

Bomba (8 Km)

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.

Castello Archi Diroccato

Archi (10 Km)

The castle was built before the year 1000, by various nobles, for defensive purposes. The fortress itself was a small fortified village with numerous towers arranged in the various parts of the structure. The wonderful frescoes present represent ladies and knights dating back to medieval times.

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Comune di Gessopalena

Gessopalena

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Gessopalena

Gessopalena

Comune di Tornareccio

Tornareccio (12 Km)

Comune di Torricella Peligna

Torricella Peligna (4 Km)

Comune di Villa Santa Maria

Villa Santa Maria (13 Km)

Comune di Montelapiano

Montelapiano (12 Km)

Comune di Lama dei Peligni

Lama dei Peligni (7 Km)

Comune di Atessa

Atessa (14 Km)

Comune di Fara San Martino

Fara San Martino (7 Km)

Comunita' Montana della Maielletta

Pennapiedimonte (13 Km)

Comune di Casoli

Casoli (6 Km)

Comune di Civitaluparella

Civitaluparella (15 Km)

Comune di Civitella Messer Raimondo

Civitella Messer Raimondo (6 Km)

Comune di Colledimacine

Colledimacine (8 Km)

Comune di Colledimezzo

Colledimezzo (12 Km)

Comune di Fallo

Fallo (14 Km)

Comunita'Montana Valsangro

Villa Santa Maria (14 Km)

Comune di Altino

Altino (7 Km)

Comune di Archi

Archi (10 Km)

Comunita' Montana Aventino Medio-Sangro

Palena (15 Km)

Comune di Bomba

Bomba (8 Km)

Comune di Lettopalena

Lettopalena (11 Km)

Comune di Montebello sul Sangro

Montebello sul Sangro (9 Km)

Comune di Monteferrante

Monteferrante (15 Km)

Comune di Montenerodomo

Montenerodomo (11 Km)

Comune di Palena

Palena (14 Km)

Comune di Palombaro

Palombaro (8 Km)

Comune di Pennadomo

Pennadomo (7 Km)

Comune di Pennapiedimonte

Pennapiedimonte (12 Km)

Comune di Perano

Perano (12 Km)

Comune di Pietraferrazzana

Pietraferrazzana (13 Km)

Comune di Quadri

Quadri (15 Km)

Comune di Roccascalegna

Roccascalegna (7 Km)

Comune di Taranta Peligna

Taranta Peligna (10 Km)

Pro Loco Val di Sangro

Atessa (16 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Altino

Altino (7 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Archi

Archi (10 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Atessa

Atessa (15 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Bomba

Bomba (8 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Casoli

Casoli (7 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Civitaluparella

Civitaluparella (12 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Civitella Messer Raimondo

Civitella Messer Raimondo (6 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Colledimacine

Colledimacine (8 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Colledimezzo

Colledimezzo (12 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Fallo

Fallo (14 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Fara San Martino

Fara San Martino (7 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Lama Dei Peligni

Lama dei Peligni (7 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Lettopalena

Lettopalena (11 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Montebello Sul Sangro

Montebello sul Sangro (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Monteferrante

Monteferrante (15 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Montelapiano

Montelapiano (12 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Montenerodomo

Montenerodomo (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Palena

Palena (14 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Palombaro

Palombaro (8 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Pennadomo

Pennadomo (7 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Pennapiedimonte

Pennapiedimonte (12 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Perano

Perano (11 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Pietraferrazzana

Pietraferrazzana (13 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Quadri

Quadri (15 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Roccascalegna

Roccascalegna (3 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Sant'eusanio Del Sangro

Sant'Eusanio del Sangro (13 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Taranta Peligna

Taranta Peligna (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Tornareccio

Tornareccio (12 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Torricella Peligna

Torricella Peligna (4 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Villa Santa Maria

Villa Santa Maria (13 Km)

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Rocca San Giovanni (26,2Km)Rocca San Giovanni: the village and its wonders

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Casoli

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Altino

Lama dei Peligni

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