Towns In Abruzzo and Neighboring Areas
Offida (40KM)
It originated in the Lombard period (VI - IX century). Little remains of the ancient castle walls and the fortress of the XV century. From the Serpente Aureo street, you can reach Piazza del Popolo, where the Town Hall stands (origin XII - XIII century), where the ticinese architect Peter Maggi built the theatre , which opened in 1820.
RIPATRANSONE (35KM)
Called the "viewpoint of the Piceno" for its extraordinary hillside location, Ripatransone is a town of art and history.
ASCOLI PICENO (45KM)
Il The old town, entirely in travertine, is one of the most beautiful in Italy.Around Piazza del Popolo (XV - XVI century). "heart"of the city, you must visit the church of S. Francesco, (1262 - 1550), in Romanesque-Gothic style, with the the convent’s cloisters, Loggia dei Mercanti (1513) and Palazzo dei Capitani del Popolo (XIII sec.).
SANCTUARY OF SAN GABRIELE (50KM)
CASTELLI (70KM)
CIVITELLA DEL TRONTO (30KM)
On a beautiful hill (600 m) offering an enviable view extending from the Gran Sasso to the Adriatic Sea, the village of Civitella del Tronto is one of the most interesting of the region for its architectural beauty, all enclosed within ancient walls.
ATRI (40KM)
Hatria was one of the most famous cities of the ancient world and very dear to the Romans. According to Livy it was named after the Adriatic Sea. The family of the emperor Hadrian was from Atri, who always considered it his second home where he held the position of curator.
