Things to do near Country of Pescara Italy – what to see attractions and activities

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.

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.

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.

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”.

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.

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 - 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 - 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.

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.

Montesilvano - Beaches

Spiaggia Smeraldo

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.

Caramanico Terme - Adventure Parks

Majagreen

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.

Loreto Aprutino - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Chiola

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.