What to do near Scerni, CH

Ruins of the abbey of St. Stephen in Rivomaris

Few remains, walls built with river pebbles, are all that remains of the oldest abbey in Abruzzo, destroyed by invasions and wars, but still capable of stirring emotions.

Convent of San Pasquale

15th-century monastic complex in Renaissance-Baroque style that includes the Church of St. Mary of the Angels, a large portico, and a miraculous well from 1709.

Church of San Rocco (or Carmine)

The church, located in Piazza Garibaldi (Atessa's main square), was once dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel and was part of the Carmelite convent that was founded in 1603.

The Bather of Vasto

The "Little Mermaid" of the Trabocchi Coast

Vasto: the beaches of Punta Aderci

Bathing and birdwatching in the most picturesque stretch of the Costa dei Trabocchi

The Trabocchi Coast

It includes that stretch of the Abruzzi coastline from Ortona to Vasto. The trabocchi, in the past, were fishing machines. Today, however, they house renowned restaurants.

Arrosticini, Abruzzo's delight

Arrosticini, typical skewers of sheep meat. They are a special feature of Abruzzo cuisine, closely linked to the region's pastoral tradition!

St. Anthony's Peace Bell Tower

It is the tallest building in Lanciano visible from miles away. One has to climb 360 steps to admire the panoramic view of the city at a height of 60 meters.

Civitanova Fountain

Outside the historic center of Lanciano, in the vegetable gardens of the Sant'Egidio district, is one of the largest fountains in Abruzzo! You'll step into the past, all the way back to the 12th century with the Majella Mountains behind you.

The Squilla

In Lanciano, where Christmas celebrations begin on December 23.

St. John's Tower

Also called the Candlemas Tower, it is the only one left of the ancient church of St. John. With its exposed brick, angularly shaped cornices, it rises above the Lancianovecchia neighborhood.

Cathedral of Our Lady of the Bridge

It is the main place of worship in Lanciano and is unique in that it was built on 3 arches of a Roman bridge named after Diocletian.