Castello Cantelmi
Pettorano sul Gizio
(14 Km)
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.
Castello di Roccacasale
Roccacasale
(8 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.
Castello di Salle
Salle
(17 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.
Cattedrale di San Panfilo
Sulmona
(7 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.
Eremo di San Domenico
Villalago
(13 Km)
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.
Museo Medievale Borbonico
Salle
(17 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
(8 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
(7 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
(7 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
(8 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
(7 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.
Castello di Beffi Diroccato
Acciano
(20 Km)
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.
Torre di Roccapreturo
Acciano
(19 Km)
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.
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
(22 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
(13 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.
Torre Sup.del Castello Diroccato
Pescina
(15 Km)