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Things to do in Quadri Italy – what to see attractions and activities

Welcome to Quadri Italy. If you’are planning to visit Quadri for your next trip and you are looking for the best places to visit, here you’ll find tips and suggestions of most popular point of interest and activities not to be missed in Quadri and surrounding. Travelers will appreciate this italian town with his rich historical and artistic heritage, local culture and environment. Discover the monuments, buildings, natural treasures and all the details that characterize Quadri and its territory. Share and suggest a place you've visited.

What To See near Quadri

Torricella Peligna (9 Km)

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.

Montazzoli (12 Km)

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.

Bomba (14 Km)

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.

Palena (14 Km)

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.

Palena (14 Km)

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 (14 Km)

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.

Taranta Peligna (14 Km)

Grotte del Cavallone

Lama dei Peligni (15 Km)

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.

Roccascalegna (15 Km)

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.

Other attractions in Quadri

Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Archi Diroccato

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.

Destinations nearby

Rosello

Rosello

It is 14,5 Km away - about 18 minutes

Gamberale

It is 16 Km away - about 25 minutes

Ateleta

Ateleta

It is 16,6 Km away - about 22 minutes

Bomba

Bomba

It is 19,2 Km away - about 22 minutes

Montazzoli

Montazzoli

It is 22,7 Km away - about 30 minutes

Palena

It is 25 Km away - about 34 minutes

Gessopalena

It is 32,1 Km away - about 44 minutes

Torricella Peligna

Torricella Peligna

It is 33,3 Km away - about 40 minutes

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