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

The Castle of Monteodorisio was built in the 13th century under the D'Avalos family. The building has a trapezoidal structure with three circular towers made of river pebbles. In the 15th century the Castle was restored to house the Museum for Economics between Antiquity and the Renaissance.

Palazzo D'Avalos conceived by Giacomo Caldora and which, probably, dates back to 1427. The D'Avalos, whose name the palace takes its name, never used the palace as a residence and was set on fire by a Turkish invasion. The building consists of a beautiful garden, recently restored, a courtyard and an extension on two levels. Inside it houses: the archaeological museum, the costume museum and a picture gallery.

It was built on a pre-existing castle in 1439, on the design of the Sienese architect Mariano di Jacopo known as Il Tàccola, according to the new technique of bastion fortifications. Giacomo Caldora, lord of Vasto, ordered its construction making it the keystone of the city's defensive system. Over the centuries it has undergone various transformations and changes.

The Bassano Tower is located in the historic center of the Municipality of Vasto. It was built in 1439 on the orders of the Marquis of Bassano. It was built with the aim of protecting and defending the city from enemy attacks during the Middle Ages. It was connected to the Caldoresco Castle by a city wall that is no longer visible today. To date, the building has a good state of preservation.

Built around the middle of 1200 as evidenced by the date shown on the portal bezel. Over the years it was also used as a monastic building and then became a Cathedral named after Saint Joseph in honor of Giuseppe Napoleon Bonaparte. The two-color of the stone inside the Cathedral and its structure with a single nave, as well as the frescoes in Gothic style, were inserted later.

The Ducal Castle was built in the fourteenth century. The fortress was later restored by Michele Bassi. Limestone and sandstone materials were used for its construction. Inside, there are stucco paintings and decorations.

The Ducal Castle was built in the fourteenth century. The fortress was later restored by Michele Bassi. Limestone and sandstone materials were used for its construction. Inside, there are stucco paintings and decorations.

Punta Aderci is a regional nature reserve. The reserve was established in 1998 and has 285 hectares. The intent was to preserve the rocky coast and is today the privileged destination for those who want to watch birds and practice diving.

The church dates back to 1200 and, according to tradition, was built together with a convent, on the initiative of St. Francis of Assisi dedicating it to the Holy Cross, passing through Vasto on the journey to the sanctuary by St. Michael the Archangel of the Gargano. In 1723 Carlo De Nardis, Prior of the Brotherhood of St. Anthony and a great benefactor of the churches of Vasto, had the church decorated with sculptures and baroque stuccoes, by an unknown Neapolitan artist. The bas-reliefs illustrate biblical episodes, of the life of Our Lady, Saint Joseph and Saint Anthony, or are symbols of some virtues.

Monumental Complex of Santa Lucia that is located in the Vallone L'Angrella. The complex is dedicated to Santa Maria in Valle and the first available sources state that it dates back to 1276. The complex consisted of a church, rooms and a well. It was rebuilt and expanded in 1566 after a fire occurred by the Turkish hand.

This is the second Italian lighthouse in height, after that of Genoa. It is a two-storey building that contains the homes of the respective families of the two guardians, offices and from the first floor the real lighthouse, 70 meters high. The top can be reached by a spiral staircase that has 307 steps.

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.

The Abbey is located in the municipality of Fossacesia, on a hill overlooking the Adriatic Sea. The monastic complex consists of a basilica and the nearby monastery, both built in the twelfth century in place of the small pre-existing monastery.

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

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.

The Tower of the Filippini is part, with the Bastion, is part of a defensive structure that dates back to 1061. Norman ruin built with stones and pebbles of the area.

Attributable to a period from the second half of the eighteenth century to the early nineteenth century, the Murri casino underwent the addition of two levels above that altered its image. The attached chapel is probably an addition a little later than the first installation.

The church of San Matteo Apostolo, of medieval origin, dates back to the second half of the thirteenth century. It was built by Abbot Odorisio I in the year 1076. The current structure, however, dates back to 1200. The church consists of three naves divided by apparatus pylons supporting five sextiacute arches on each side and ended in semicircular apses, as in San Giovanni in Venus.

The Palazzo Comunale, built in 800, was built above the vestibule of the church of San Matteo Apostolo. Today the headquarters of the town hall The building is square and in the neo-medieval style of Lombard. On the ground floor there is a porch that consists of three round arches. On the first floor, three openings with a round arch enter the balcony with a perforated balustrade.