What to do near Torino di Sangro, 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.

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!

Vasto: the beaches of Punta Aderci

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

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.

Mountain Towers

Guarding lookouts and beacons of culture

D'Annunzio Promontory

From here it is possible to admire, in addition to the Trabocchi and the beautiful beach below, the Eremo Dannunziano, a cottage where the poet D'Annunzio spent the summer of 1889 with Barbara Leoni.

Flavors of the Trabocchi Coast: Cala Lenta and Brodetto

The flavors of a tradition bathed by the sea