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Things to do in Torricella Peligna Italy – what to see attractions and activities

Welcome to Torricella Peligna Italy. If you’are planning to visit Torricella Peligna 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 Torricella Peligna 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 Torricella Peligna and its territory. Share and suggest a place you've visited.

What To See near Torricella Peligna

Roccascalegna (6 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.

Lama dei Peligni (6 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.

Taranta Peligna (7 Km)

Grotte del Cavallone

Bomba (9 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.

Casoli (11 Km)

Castello Masciantonio

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.

Palena (11 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 (11 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.

Altino (12 Km)

Chiesa della Madonna delle Grazie

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

Palena (15 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.

Sant'Eusanio del Sangro (15 Km)

Oasi di Serranella

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.

Montazzoli (16 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.

Guardiagrele (19 Km)

Porta San Giovanni

The Gate of St. John was also known as the Porta della Fiera. The building was built in 1841. It has a simple and regular structure, it is made of stone only the external facade. The date of inauguration of the street is written on the Gate.

Guardiagrele (19 Km)

Parco Avventura Majella

Other attractions in Torricella Peligna

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.

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Destinations nearby

Gessopalena

It is 8 Km away - about 12 minutes

Roccascalegna

It is 12,3 Km away - about 19 minutes

Casoli

It is 18 Km away - about 26 minutes

Altino

Altino

It is 18,1 Km away - about 26 minutes

Bomba

Bomba

It is 18,1 Km away - about 26 minutes

Lama dei Peligni

Lama dei Peligni

It is 20,3 Km away - about 29 minutes

Palena

It is 21 Km away - about 27 minutes

Gamberale

It is 24 Km away - about 34 minutes

Archi

Archi

It is 26,3 Km away - about 34 minutes

Tornareccio

Tornareccio

It is 32,5 Km away - about 45 minutes

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