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Teramo coast of the joyful, full ofthe elegant resort overlooking beautiful beaches in the summer animated by swimmers, modern and cheerful Roseto degli Abruzzi it is a small gem. The well-known town in Abruzzo, situated between the river and Tordino Vomano, was born in the nineteenth century and from then until today, after a century, Roseto shows her long and unique avenues, shaded by pines and palm trees at a magnificent beach. It is certainly one of the largest resorts in the region, offering holidaymakers good tourist and sports facilities, cultural and ethnic events interesting, delicious local culinary specialties, such as "mullet Rositani, fine wines and especially a lot of sympathy and hospitality . And on hot summer nights, those who find themselves in Roseto, will surrender to the magic of a walk on the wide sidewalk that goes hand in hand the golden beach, or a chat with friends sitting in one of several gardens. His buildings are modern architecture such as the Sacred Heart Church, built of reinforced concrete and decorated with precious marbles inside, or the important structure of the Sports Hall.The Church of the Assumption instead has a Romanesque facade, with a fine portal and Gothic interior. But the city also has a great story to show, that of Montepagano, Roseto village of a few kilometers away. Leaving behind the Adriatic we do attract the pull of the hills lining the coast. We climb in this village dall'assetto medieval town and there are four ancient gates, such as "Porta Bore" and "Port to foot." Beautiful is also the baroque Church of that in his furniture has a wooden statue of the Annunciation of the fifteenth century, paintings of the '600 and a silver processional cross of St. Peter. In the small town, in August, held an inter-note review of wines, set in a baroque palace.

On 26 July, in honor of Saint Anne, we celebrate the feast of the triumph of peace. Renaissance Festival is revived in modern edition, and remembers the end of a long period of struggle between the factions that had formed inside the city.

We are ready for the second leg of the route that leads us to resume the road to overcome, and then in a southerly direction to head to the river Vomano Atri, once Hatria Picena. During the Roman period the city became an important town, later in the medieval period, after the Frankish rule, it becomes a free city, but it became a possession of the Acquaviva family. Those who visit for the first time discovers the strange and unusual landscape of the badlands that are encountered along the road just before arriving. Atri is probably the oldest city in the region, certainly, the artistic heritage is unbeatable. The Cathedral, built in the thirteenth century when it became the seat of Bishops, is one of the most impressive churches D'Abruzzo. The majestic building has a beautiful portal decorated with a rose halo meticulously carved by master Rainald. On the right side are three more rich portals that are opening more entrances to the Cathedral, while on the left stands a beautiful and powerful that ends with a bell tower with spire.In its three naves the wonders continue with the wonderful frescoes by Andrea De Litio Abruzzo, covering the walls and the vault of the scenes from the life of Jesus, the Virgin and the saints. Then we access the adjacent Cathedral Museum to admire the many precious antiquities preserved here: paintings, illuminated manuscripts, carved woodwork, jewelry and sacred objects. Against the Cathedral, we have the beautiful Church of Santa Reparata in addition to the furnishings inside which we discover the baroque statue of the saint. We continue our tour by looking the other ancient Churches of Atri and rich: is that of St. Augustine, dating from the fourteenth century and with a fine relief of God the Father, so the Church of St. Andrew with a fine portal work too ' it's Rainald of Atri, the Church of San Domenico, built in 1322 and then rebuilt in later centuries, or even the Church of St. Nicholas with its linear portal and the frescoes of the fifteenth century, and therefore the Church of San Francesco style Baroque both outside and inside.In the vast Piazza del Popolo stands the fourteenth century Palazzo Ducale in which lived the Acquaviva, now the city hall. In the Piazza del Duomo, the Bishop's Palace instead el'ottocentesco Theatre. The typical manifestations of the tradition of Atri occur on August 15 for the feast of the Assumption, with the parade of decorated farm wagons, selling local food and traditional songs from Abruzzo, and the day of the Immaculate Conception, December 8, when dawn in the village in procession light bundles of reeds called "faugni" in honor of Our Lady. The city is also known for producing excellent cheese and delicious sausages. Now let's enjoy the magnificent view over the hills on one side to no end, on the other hand, huge and shiny, and stretches of the Adriatic.

Are now aiming inward to the wide valley of Vomano, while the background appears in all its grandeur and majesty of the Gran Sasso. In a short time to a small town situated on the hill to the right of the river is Morro d'Oro. Its ancient origin is revealed in the magnificent works of great historical and artistic value that the time has generously wanted to keep.At the center of town is the Church of San Salvatore, which was renovated in 1331. Its walls hold a stone altar, a painting of the Assumption and a terracotta Madonna in all of 1500. The wooden statue of St. Bernardino of Siena, instead of the next century. Just outside the town, the apex of a hill, the church and the convent of Sant'Antonio Abate, with its portal dating from the fourteenth century. We move away from the country so that even a few miles to the river Vomano, we see the Church of Santa Maria di Propezzano. It was built 1200 years ago (715 AD) after that year a group of German pilgrims were returning from Rome, according to legend, an apparition of the Virgin Mary. It was then rebuilt in the fourteenth century, with a nice porch that encloses a Gothic doorway surrounded by paintings. Another good portal on the left side of the Church, called "Holy Door" opens May 10 and only on Ascension Day, when a "pass" under the portal can provide the indulgence. At the Church there is a small cloister and a lovely well, what remains of a rich and powerful Abbey of the Middle Ages.

Back on track to the last stop and let behind this medieval village perched on the hill. We walk again in the valley until you meet Vomano Notasulga, picturesque village built around a castle, of which there are now few remains. Of this village to visit is the Abbey of San Clemente al Vomano, located in the nearby village of Guardia Vomano. The Romanesque structure dating from the ninth century, was restored in 1108 and again in this century. Beautiful effect of the portal with stone lintels, jambs el'archivolto decorations. Inside, stands the equally ancient and precious "tabernacle" (tabernacle) by the sculptor Robert Roger, finely decorated with stucco. But before leaving for the last village on this route, well worth a visit even two churches: St. Peter and St. Andrew with eighteenth century paintings, and the church of San Rocco with Madonna in terracotta. In May, the festival takes place in Notasulga of fresh beans that are eaten with bread and olive oil. In all the other days of the year, typical of this charming country are different:the exquisite "scrippelle 'mbusse" and "tajarille and fasciule.

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Coming from the north, the sunMartock and beautiful beach of Abruzzo is the first we encounter after crossing the border with Marche. It rises at the mouth of the River Tronto and is a charming seaside resort of hotels and camping facilities to accommodate summer tourists. But one of the prominent activities of Martock is certainly the fishing, not only practiced but also the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The antiquity of this seaside city reduces the high tower that was used to monitor the arrival of pirates. It was built by Charles V and the insignia of the sovereign are still visible. Throughout its history, however, can boast of having hosted Martinsicuro Vittorio Emanuele II during his trip to the southern lands. Bellissimo is also the waterfront where there are green trees and fragrant as the palm trees and oleanders. And if you want quiet walk after shopping, look for workshops: you can buy bags or beautiful refined iron manufactures.

We continue to the Adriatic coast, making our journey accompanied by clear, blue waters of the sea and golden sand.We overcome Alba Adriatica and we go down south, in the modern Tortoreto. The landscape does not change, but continues to reveal lush pine trees, oleanders and palm trees that bright colors this beautiful corner of paradise where the sky and the sea seem to have no boundaries. Of course, this activity is very robust and lively seaside resort and this is also thanks to the well equipped facilities enjoyed by the city. And in the months of summer shows and all kinds of events there as well as the curious festival of spiral and that of clams. A few kilometers from the coast, dominates Tortoreto Alto whose ancient origins are demonstrated by the narrow streets and medieval architecture of its buildings. Its original name was Tortora as confirmed by an image of a dove on the emblem of the city. Walking through the narrow streets we go now to visit the beautiful Church of St. Nicholas, dating from the year one thousand but later rebuilt by the Baptist Gioldi in the sixteenth century: we admire its stained glass and precious silver statue of the Madonna della Neve. Decidedly baroque interior of the Church of St. Augustine, who keeps a terracotta statue of the sixteenth century, the Virgin.Adjacent to the church we see a monastery. Yet another wonderful Christian church, this time we visit the Church of Santa Maria della Misericordia with the interior characterized by frescoes depicting scenes from the Passion of Christ. So the Church of St. Euphemia, which houses important works of art.

Spingiamoci leave the coast and inland, in the valley of the river Tordino. Among the countries located in this area there is also Mosciano Sant'Angelo, the ancient center founded by Benedictine monks in the ninth century and now made famous by its furniture factories that produce high-quality furnishings, deserving the name "Canterbury" d 'Abruzzo. A stop is worth the medieval tower of Fra 'Matthew Angelo, then become a bell tower, where you can see depicted on a stone crest of the Acquaviva d'Aragona, feudal lords of the village. Then we meet in the country of the ancient Church of Our Lady of the Rosary of the nineteenth century. Characteristic also the Convent of the Seven Brothers, which now houses the Franciscan Friars Minor. In his church there is the highly venerated statue of the Madonna del Casale, the patron saint of the town.While Ram, a suburb of Moscow, you can admire the Church of St. Anthony, Gothic, and of course the fine fourteenth-century sarcophagus preserved inside. And just in Montone fertility of the earth and the good sunny weather allow to produce excellent white wines. Among the culinary delights but do not forget to try the tasty "lamb, cheese and eggs."

The new location we are going to visit is Corropoli (the name comes from Colle Ripoli), an ancient agricultural country whose origin takes us back to the earliest times. It is no coincidence, therefore, if in the area of ​​Ripoli archaeological excavations have brought to light by the brook vibrates, a Neolithic village full of interesting finds. But the city is also famous for a beautiful religious festival which is celebrated every year on the Tuesday after Easter. It is the "Madonna running": the three statues of Our Lady of Holy Saturday, Christ and St. John the Evangelist, are taken in the spacious square feet 'of the court, the city's main square for a literal ride in a procession to to return to church.But tradition and folklore of Corropoli show us another date: February 10 where newlyweds go at the well of St. Scholastica to drink its water, which would help miraculous insemination and fertility. The statue of the Madonna delle Grazie Santa or is found in the Church of St. Agnes, where we see even the wooden statue of "Madonna Majulana. Among other architectural and artistic heritage to visit, there is no doubt the ancient and imposing Benedictine Abbey. The Romanesque style can be attributed to the work of the cloister of the Benedictines, and later rebuilt outside the Celestine in the false Gothic. In the nearby village of Gull also visit the Monastery of St. Benedict XII century. Corropoli gives us a nice and juicy appointment in the first ten days of May, when the "festival of gastronomy" we taste all the dishes. Certainly not the man-cherà "Stocco corropolese.

Continuing our journey in the valley between the vibrato and Sinello, stands on a hill Sant'Omero. The small town shows its highest point the remains of a medieval castle:of the towers and part of the city walls. The country, however, has an origin much older and we have confirmation from a number of Roman inscriptions found on fragments of stone. Interesting to see are the Palazzo Marchesale and then the two churches. The Church of Santa Maria a Vico, whose origin dates back to the distant early Christian, has a stone gateway c'immette in the charming interior with three naves. The younger the Parish Church of Sant'Omero instead of the fourteenth century. Very characteristic is the annual meeting of the May, when during the night between 30 April and 1 May, members of leftist parties, communists and socialists, were used to plant a poplar in the ground in front of City Hall, then the toast, and then return home with the sunrise. Today, however, two specific flags, as a result of various political events have been replaced by a single red flag.

From Sant'Omero is now proceeding in a southerly direction to the ancient pre-Roman origin Campli.The country, after various vicissitudes, ended up as part of Margaret of Austria, wife of Ottavio Farnese, who ordered the building of the homonymous palace here today the town hall. Buildings to admire in Campli there are really no end. Let's start by visiting the Church of Santa Maria in Platea, dating back to 300, but then restored four centuries later. Inside, darkened aisles shall be preserved paintings and paintings of great artistic and of great beauty, like the "Assumption", "Baptism of San Pancrazio" and the "Martyrdom of the Holy", all painted ceiling panels of 'building. On one side of the main facade instead admire the bell tower began in the fourteenth century and completed in the next century. Very nice, with its Romanesque doorway embellished with sculptures, is also the church of San Francesco in 1300. The interior has a nave and has important furniture, such as the remains of a triptych of the fourteenth century by dell'Amatrice Cola, a classic wooden cross painted a large altar in Baroque style and a seventeenth-century fresco of the Annunciation.In the same century was built the church of San Giovanni adorned with frescoes and precious paintings. In its immediate vicinity is Porta Angevin or Eastern Gate which dates from the fourteenth century. It is part of the fortification of the village and shows the arms Anjou. And then we visit the church of Santa Maria degli Angeli with its wooden altar, the church of the Misericordia, which houses a painting by Giambattista Boncori and the church of San Bernardino referred to admire the pretty cloister. Is certainly suggestive note Scala Santa and then began to open to the faithful four times a year to allow them to go in the knee in order to get pardon. Today the faithful and tourists can still admire it. Also worth visiting is the nearby village of Campovalano where, thanks to archaeological excavations was found a Roman necropolis dating from the fifth and sixth centuries BC. The traditions of Campli are interesting as well as the singular and solemn procession in the month of May to the grotto of San Michele, or the succulent "festival of pork" in late September that goes with folk celebrations. On January 3, however, the country and the district is in the live nativity scene.

The first route of this province is concluded in its capital, Teramo, a city built on a broad plain between the river and the river Vezzola Tordino. Just because located between two rivers was the ancient name of Teramo Interamnia. During the Roman period was certainly an important municipality, as we witness the ruins of the Roman Theatre and of the III-IV century AD, we meet in the old part located in the heart of the city. In the fall of Teramo also suffers the dark centuries of barbarian invasions until the reconstruction took place by the will of Bishop Guido II. His name is especially linked to the cathedral of San Berardo, which he erected in 1158, the ashes, it seems, of a pagan temple dedicated to the goddess Juno. In the fourteenth century the building was expanded and then in 1700 he became the baroque style, but fortunately in this century, the cathedral was restored and he could return to admire its original Romanesque style and harmonious. On the outside is imposing the entrance raised on a wide staircase, as well as the square bell tower.Inside we see now the precious silver altar frontal by Nicola da Guardiagrele who has depicted vivid scenes of the Gospel. Precious are the altarpiece of the 400 Jacobello del Fiore, the candelabrum for the Paschal candle and the pulpit. In the chapel of San Berardo housing the remains of the saint. A few steps away is the town hall dating back to 800, but with loggia and fourteenth-century Roman inscriptions in the lobby. Now, the old Bishop's Palace with its medieval arcades, then continuing on the path to the discovery of Teramo, we visit the church of St. Anthony, former San Francesco, built in the thirteenth, fourteenth century and restored in the sixteenth century. The original lines were kept outside while the inside has taken a baroque style. There are interesting paintings and traces of frescoes from 1400. Now we visit the church of St. Anne, once the ancient cathedral town called Santa Maria Aprutiensis. The structure burned in the twelfth century, which was burned in the fire in the city after the sacking of the Earl of Loretello. Only part of the church remained intact, including the Chapel of San Berardo that miraculously did not suffer any damage.Let us pause now to admire the small church of Santa Caterina open to the faithful once a year. Nearby we see an old private house in 1200, belonged to the feudal family Melatini, then we find the church of San Luca in 1300, entirely out of stone and wood inside with a beautiful altar with reliefs.

In front of the Fallen for Liberty Square is the ancient church of the Madonna delle Grazie, built in the twelfth century. Inside you can admire beautiful paintings and traditional wooden statue of the Madonna and Child. Walking in the cool Villa Comunale di Teramo meets a lovely neoclassical building, the Civic Museum in which are kept interesting archaeological finds. The building also is the city's rich art gallery where you can find many works of art such as sculptures, ceramics and paintings. The culture and history of Teramo continues to occur even in the traditions and social events, is the very famous "Interamnia Cup," World Handball tournament into the city athletes from all nations.

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The long and bright Viale della Rivierais the most beautiful road that connects Pescara to the modern tourist town of Montesilvano. On the one hand the wide road is a succession of bright colored beach resorts crowded during the summer season while the other side lies a green and shady pine forest that hides the first houses of the densely built-up area. At the end of Viale rise numerous and well equipped hotels, serving places for tourists to this joyous piece of Adriatic coast. Visit now the Church of St. Anthony, I admire the three-nave interior with stained glass windows and a modern tower nearby. The old part of town called Montesilvano Colle, lies precisely on a hill overlooking the sea where there are two churches: one is the Church of Our Lady of the Snows in the Romanesque style with a fresco of the Madonna and Child the other is the church of San Michele with its Renaissance portal and three naves. To good effect are the lines of the baroque palace Delfico structure that we encounter in the city center.Of course, being a seaside resort, the preferred food dishes washed down with the good fish from Trebbiano product area.

Proceed over the Saline River, continuing our journey on the gentle slopes and fertile valley until you reach the city in centuries of ancient Rome was called Angulum. Later it became the Castrum Sancti Angeli destroyed by Emperor Frederick II for his loyalty to the Pope today is Città Sant'Angelo, a beautiful place where you can enjoy a wide panorama that sweeps from the sea to the mountains. Here are places to visit there for sure: there arise beautiful churches rich in history and art, as witnessed by the style of their structures and precious furniture. The first church that we encounter is that of the Madonna della Pace, the sixteenth century and with artistic frescoes preserved in its interior to a single aisle. After a short drive admire the church of St. Anthony, a nave, with interesting interior all in very baroque style. And now appear to us as soon as we enter the course, the imposing Church of San Michele in 1300 also known as "collegiate."Are fascinated, outside we see two sides to elegant portico with a central portal and then a fine large bell of 1400, typical of other churches in Abruzzo, in the place of worship are revealed rich Baroque altars, paintings, carvings, wonderful statue of the saint and a chapel dome just behind the main altar. Yet many churches are worth visiting, including that of St. Francis of the thirteenth century and the fourteenth-century Church of St. Augustine, both with attractive baroque interior. So the Church of Santa Chiara, which houses a painting of the Nativity. " For the part of folklore, in Città Sant'Angelo, in August, there are the celebrations in honor of San Rocco and soon after, in September, the festivities take place with the fun parade of floats and a tasty feast of ' grapes. While on Christmas night let's not forget the charming living crib represented in the city.

Now we move decisively to the north, along the valley of the river Tavo up to, including long stretches of olive groves at the foot of a hill on which stands a very interesting and pleasant town, with houses built in overlapping rows to mo 'cascade It is Loreto Aprutino. Its origins are very ancient, we have news of the Roman Empire at the time when Silla invaded the town of Penne. Later had its peak in the Middle Ages, but then suffered in subsequent centuries the domain of the various lords of the day. One of the most famous churches of Loreto Aprutino is that of St. Peter, linked to the religious tradition of the famous festival of San Zopito which takes place on Whit Monday. In this day and adorned with a white bull ridden by a child, goes to the threshold of the church of San Pietro, preceded by a piper. The baby is dressed in white, covered with bracelets and gold chains and holding a red carnation in his mouth, while the blue umbrella shelters the head.Once in the building, the sacred animal is made to kneel in front of the image of St. Zopito, then, at the conclusion of the solemn Mass, the procession resumed with stops from house to house so everyone can offer small gifts to the child-angel. Valuable ornaments in baroque style, as in the church of San Pietro, also admired in the church of San Francesco, while much older is the church of Santa Maria in Piano, built by the Lombards, with an interior with a single nave and side pillars, with the outstanding frescoes of considerable artistic importance as the "Judgement" and "Life of St. Thomas." Now we bring to Acerbo Palace which houses the Gallery of Ancient Pottery Abruzzo: nearly six hundred pieces of the best artists in the region, divided into various sectors, as well as ceramics by Italian artists and several paintings and prints depicting the various locations and traditions of Abruzzo. Finally, you must visit the old Castello Chiola, dating from the ninth century and later converted into a Renaissance-style palace.

We take leave of Loreto and continue our journey we arrive in Penne, Pescara important town in the province that extends over four hills between the valleys of the rivers Tavo and Fino. Its origins are ancient, the Fin was then the capital of the People Vestino and later remained loyal to the Empire in the fight against Hannibal, became a Roman city life. It's rich artistic heritage of the country: beautiful churches and palaces make it a superb place to visit. Among the many stages, it is recalled that at the Duomo or Cathedral of Santa Maria degli Angeli and St. Maximus, where the relics of the five martyrs, Massimo, Venancio, Luciano, Comice and Donato. Characteristic is its massive stone tower, while the interior with three naves rise great pillars and arches. Precious objects are in the Church, especially in the adjacent Diocesan Museum, where our curiosity will sweep dall'archelogia figurative art, until the wise old parchments found in the writing or the many books that are kept there. But the artistic wonders of the churches that arise Pens are still so many and such great value: the baroque altar in the Romanesque Church of St. Augustine;the beautiful paintings of the Church of San Domenico and the Church of the Annunciation in which there is the equally wonderful painting of the "Annunciation" and then the thirteenth-century Church of Santa Chiara, which houses a painting of the "Nativity" ; the wooden altar in the Church of Our Lady of Mercy and the "San Francisco" in the medieval Christian church of St. Mary built by the Benedictines in Colleromano around Mille. The walk winds along Viale S. Francis at the entrance of the village, for naturalists, however, it is worthwhile to visit the nature reserve and wildlife of the Lake of Penne.

Our journey goes south in the valley of the river to visit Nora alleys. The village was built in ancient times built around a castle, but now the old part of town was completely deserted by its inhabitants. Come here we visit the Church of San Rocco: its structure is modern as is also the interior design and the bell tower of reinforced concrete. On the portal we see a bas-relief depicting the saint.A wall of stone and a portal, also made of stone, and what remains of the church in the old alleys.

Here we are again on their way along roads and in a short time we get to Catignano, once Catenause meaning "city of the chains." A welcome us into the town, located on the now traditional, but always magnificent panoramic hill, there is the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie. Its structure is modern with the exception of the eighteenth-century bell tower, the only trace of the ancient and original construction. We meet just after the church of San Giovanni Battista with neo-classical facade and baroque interior, but we invite you to admire the beautiful and large painting depicting "The Baptism of Jesus." In the outer part of the country should definitely visit the fourteenth-century Church of Santa Maria and the adjacent monastery. Just inside of this church housing the remains of one of the first martyrs of Christianity: Santa Irene, Catignano celebrated in the month of May.

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Majella is there as a fantastic picture that only a skilled artist could paint. Strong and intense colors of lush trees and shrubs that break the monotony of the gray rock, while a soft, white blanket of snow will whiten the mountains during the winter months. We're going to enjoy this unique landscape in Tocco da Casauria, the country where he was born painter Francesco Paolo Michetti, remembered today in his home-museum. We are on a plateau at the foot of the Morrone, not far from the famous Gorges of Popoli. The important town in the province of Pescara is best known for here is the famous "green fire", the strong and aromatic liquor Centerbe. But not everyone knows the artistic and architectural beauty of its churches. Real gems, like the Church of Our Lady of Grace having in its main facade a stone portal and a rose halo. Typically, the Renaissance Church of San Domenico, with its classical portal of the late sixteenth century, while presenting an outsider in the baroque church of Saint-Eustache, but with a neoclassical interior with three aisles, where stands the large painting dedicated to ' image of the saint.We go up now in the top to see the Castle of Tocco da Casauria dating from the late twelfth century, later called the Palazzo Ducale. Fly your imagination roam free as soon as we enter its ancient walls, in the beautiful hall of ceremonies or the most austere and cold basement. Here, time really seems to have stopped, as well as in the old convent of the Observance, which dominates the country. There stands, adjoining the Church of Our Lady of Paradise: its interior is richly decorated with paintings and sculptures in the Baroque style, are of great artistic value.

We continue our journey in this little corner of paradise and head north. After crossing the river Pescara immediately meet the village of Torre de 'Passeri, named for the tower, built on the banks of the river to protect the village, seems to have been very pleasing to the sparrows. Like any self-respecting ancient citadel, even here there is a castle built in the Middle Ages (XIV sec.) And then expanded in the second half of the eighteenth century.The large and beautiful structure, known as the "house of Dante in Abruzzo", is used for several years as a venue for major exhibitions and conferences focused on the figure of the great Tuscan poet. No less interesting is the imposing Cathedral of Santa Maria delle Grazie with its peculiarity of the twin towers and its nice inside, with a Latin cross plan, where we admire ornate side chapels and a stained-glass window in the apse wall. A Torre de 'Passeri the most important holidays we meet in the traditional carnival parade of floats and in September during the festivities and exhibitions Dante. Of course before you leave remember to enjoy the best Moscato white wine produced in this area.

Our journey continues and continues in the green valleys along the river Pescara. It is about the journey that leads us to the fertile hill where the ancient Castrum ad Piscariam today Castiglione Casauria. Right here we find one of the most important religious monuments in Abruzzo, the beautiful Romanesque Abbey of San Clemente a Casauria. Like other churches, this one was born on the ruins of a pagan temple, dedicated to Hercules.Its origin dates from the ninth century and after many vicissitudes and changing was a period of great magnificence in the twelfth century, when a coterie of accomplished artists founded the "School Casauriense. We carry past the entrance to the abbey walls. The stone facade with a portico with three arches. Inside, among the many artistic elements, stands the Column of the Paschal Candle, the magnificent pulpit adorned with precious sculptures and altar, where there is a Christian sarcophagus containing the relics of St. Clement. In the town of Castiglione visit two other churches. The first is that of Santa Maria Assunta, inside which we admire a crucifix of the Neapolitan school of the seventeenth century, and some paintings of the eighteenth century. The other is the Church of San Francesco, which unfortunately today it retains only the entrance and a wooden altar of 1500. Here we are finally at Palazzo De Petris built on the ashes of a castle built by the Monks of the country. In the kitchens of housewives in Castiglione Casauria a typical dish is the "Marra" paliatelle, vegetables and lamb entrails cooked together.

The last section of this route leads us to Pescosansonesco.Its location at the foot of Mount Picca can enjoy magnificent views that extend from the mountain into the valley of the Pescara. Just before entering the village, we stop to visit the thirteenth-century Church of San Nicola, built with large stone blocks. Some of his paintings are now miraculously still visible despite the damage caused by the lack of coverage. In the Church of St. John the Baptist are housing the remains of the young blacksmith Sulprizio nuncio, the future protector of the workers, who was beatified by Pope Paul VI in 1963.

Nunzio was very small when he lost his parents. The next death of his grandmother was raised by an uncle blacksmith who beat him and forced him to continually work hard. Left to himself, was hospitalized for an ankle injury that would not heal, an uncle of Naples, pity, took him until he died at the young age of 19. Those who watched his remains about a sweet smell from the wound. The shop where he worked Beato is located in the upper part of town, close to the walls of the Castle of Sansoneschi.And in this regard, we recall that the name derives from the union Pescosansonesco of the term "fish", ie rock, and "Sansoneschi" to indicate the family to which appartenenva the ground. At this point the last visit to the ancient Church of Santa Maria Assunta: the front door and stone frescoes of the interior does not date back beyond the twelfth century. Particularly beautiful is here represented in the fresco of Christ the Judge "Judgement."

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info@abruzzoabc.it (Administrator) Itinerari dell'olio Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:19:01 +0000
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Lying on the shores of the Adriatic Sea,the two sides of the mouth of the river, is the modern Pescara, a city that gave birth to the famous poet Gabriele D'Annunzio. He was born in 1927, when it also became the provincial capital, following the merger of two towns located to one another on the opposite bank of the river on the left side Castellammare Adriatico, Pescara on the other side. The long history of the city begins from the ancient maritime emporium Aternum, made by the people, then people in today's Abruzzo: the Vestini, Marrucini, and the Peligni Frentani. Then, most likely at the time of the Lombards, the name changed and became Piscaria, indicating that in these waters, the fishing was excellent. During the Middle Ages the city was subject to various domains, while the year 1799 it is recalled that General Gabriel Manthone with his fellow citizens opposed a long resistance to the siege of the Bourbons. Then the terrible world wars and after the reconstruction and revival of Pescara, thanks to rapid economic and demographic development has moved inland to the nearby hills and fertile.The sea and the beach, however, are among the most beautiful treasures of this great city, with its beautiful promenade that leads, in the heart of town, in the scenic and verdant Piazza I Maggio. We begin our visit here, and now, his back to the blue waters, adjoining c'immettiamo in Piazza della Riviera, better known as Piazza Salotto Lounge after the family who owned the land on which kind the Square. Via Nicola Fabrizi, Via Firenze, Corso Umberto are just some of the crowded streets every day by many people around shopping in the many shops and rich. Against the background of the course here appears in all its grandeur, the modern station, with its stained glass windows that cover the exterior walls. Continuing along Corso Vittorio Emanuele reach Piazza Duca d'Aosta, where on our left we see the impressive buildings: Town Hall with its tower on the facade stands out the clock and the Government Palace, which houses the offices of the Prefecture, the Province of Police and the Provincial Library.Inside you can admire numerous works of art including the beautiful canvas of the painter Francesco Paolo Michetti Abruzzo, "The Daughter of Jorio. We cross the bridge over the river and enter the old part of town, also called Pescara Porta Nuova. Ongoing Manthone visit the birthplace of Gabriele D'Annunzio, where they are stored, in addition to furniture, objects belonging to the poet, while some of the rooms on the ground floor houses the Folklore Museum and the Archaeological exhibition Permanent teaching. Famous in the inner courtyard of the house is the small well. A few steps from here there is another rich museum dedicated to the famous Basil Cascella that with his works from the beginning of a long line of artists Abruzzo. We take Via Gabriele D'Annunzio and here is a short distance up the beautiful Cathedral of St. Cetteo, patron saint of the city. The modern structure - the work was completed in 1938 - reminds us that we meet the classic Romanesque churches in Abruzzo. Inside we see a large painting of St. Francis by Giovanni Francesco Barbieri Guercino or the tomb of the poet's mother Pescara, Luisa De Benedectis D'Annunzio, and a wooden bust of the patron saint.Follow it all the way to admire the Art Nouveau buildings that run along until you reach the far south, where we find the shaded and lush forest, the largest green lung of the city. Not far from here, along the road along the sea, stands the tall obelisk (65 meters) of the Teatro d'Annunzio-monument, summer home of major theatrical and musical performances. To visit the numerous churches of Pescara, including the nineteenth-century Church of the Sacred Heart, St. Anthony Church, the Church of the Holy Spirit embellished by marble and stained glass and the Church of Our Lady of Seven Sorrows, visited each year the first Sunday of June, of solemn celebration. Big party in town is also the last Sunday of July, at the commemoration of Saint Andrew, patron of sailors. The legend tells of a fish found in bright sea fisherman, Andrea. They hung him out from the house and the light of other fishermen fish brought to shore one night, during a bad storm, were lost at sea.Particular and the procession made today in the open sea with rows of fishing boats, including bright bands and fireworks. The procession reaches the near Montesilvano where a wreath is thrown into the water in memory of the dead and then return to the harbor. There are many manifestations of Pescara, we mention a few: the coveted "Ennio Flaiano" in July along with the jazz festival and the opening of the shows in the Teatro D'Annunzio, ending in August, and again in the hot months of August, the famous bicycle race for the trophy Matteotti.

Leaving the frenetic Pescara we venture into the most peaceful areas of the valley of the river Tavo: widespread crop fields and patches of vegetation began to appear on the fertile land bordering the road. On a hill amidst lush olive groves are Moscufo, a country that enjoys unbelievable views and known for its delicious olive oil but also for the traditional Living Nativity, one of the most beautiful of Abruzzo.Now we visit the ancient church of Santa Maria del Lago, within which we can see the imposing pulpit in 1159 by Master Nicodemus, consists of four columns, arches with beautiful embossed designs and the original forum enriched with arabesque elements to great effect. At the center of the country we enter the Church of St. Christopher of 1607, a nave, with baroque decorations inside and artistic paintings on the ceiling and paintings on the side altars. Then, before leaving, we are reaching the eighteenth-century Church of the Pieta, where we admire the paintings of great artistic value such as "La Pieta" by Severino Palunti.

Leaving Moscufo continue to push in the province of Pescara and come to the country of Pianella, also located on a scenic hill. In the outer area of ​​the town lies the beautiful church of Sant'Angelo, built probably in the first half of the 300 on the ruins of a temple dedicated to Vesta. Stands now the portal and the majestic canopy decorated with finely carved designs, while the massive bell tower rises from inside the church.Pianella meet in the heart of the Church of San Domenico, which shows a decidedly baroque interior style. The same style that we see in another beautiful church of Our Lady of Mount Caramel that depicted in the tympanum, and Child. Now let's enjoy the ancient and beautiful Church of St. Anthony, whose vicissitudes are clearly visible in the different lines of the structure several times. Here, in a chapel, there are the remains of Santa Ciriaca. On leaving the country to visit the website of the Municipality of 1625, made of stone. On Easter Sunday in Pianella begins in the early hours of dawn, when a group of singers with musical accompaniment brings the "hello" to the villagers. The first to be woken up are clearly the most prominent as the mayor, the civil and military authorities who not only willingly accept the early morning awakening, but to reciprocate the offer of desserts and drinks. At times, the verses, made ironically, put in the pillory, not that no one take offense, flaws, quirks and characteristics.

The route proceeds in the direction of the mountains and as soon as we cross Cepagatti we stopped for our third stop in Nocciano. Now we are in the valley between the river Pescara and its tributary Nora. We see two pretty churches that have a long history to tell. One is the Church of San Lorenzo, celebrated in the country on August 10 when the night sky is lit by shooting stars. The Christian church is also well documented but largely destroyed, but they are clear architectural lines of the medieval structure of Roman origin. The other is the church of St. Anthony of Padua, profoundly transformed over the centuries. The interior is essentially baroque ornaments and furnishings, like the meticulously carved pulpit hanging. In its immediate vicinity is to visit the ancient medieval castle and the great tower.

And here we are ready to go for the ultimate goal. From Nocciano hours to go down the river Pescara, but without crossing we stop at Roscoe. The country is no news was already in the Middle Ages when people lived by Lombard.Following its history is interwoven with that of the Albanian people still present today in a village called Villa Abbess of Roscoe, where the manners and customs of their land are handed down from father to son, as the celebrations for the holy Easter celebrated according greek-Albanian Byzantine tradition. But we come to visit, in the oldest part of this farming village, the Church of St Nicholas dating from the fifteenth century. Access is through a side entrance to find an extension to a single aisle where they have preserved the art of Renaissance frescoes. We move the old medieval church of Santa Maria Assunta, which transformed over the centuries, acquired a typically baroque style. To good effect here is the canvas of the Assumption. Leaving the church we see the medieval castle of Roscoe today still kept in excellent condition.

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info@abruzzoabc.it (Administrator) Itinerari dell'olio Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:18:07 +0000
route "Valle Peligna" https://olio.abruzzoabc.it/en/Itinerari-dell-olio/itinerariovallepeligna.html https://olio.abruzzoabc.it/en/Itinerari-dell-olio/itinerariovallepeligna.html

A short distance from Sulmona, cittadina rich in art and history, which was the birthplace of the poet Ovid, lying in Peligna and surrounded by wooded mountains, right on the slopes of Mount Plaia stretches Introdacqua, a quaint and charming medieval city, which combines natural landscapes of stunning beauty to interesting historical and artistic traditions as well as the typical female costume with headdress "mandricchia" that women are used to show off the country proud with pride during the holidays. Majestic high tower which dominates the walled and almost seems to want to protect the six churches in the country: including one dedicated to San Giovanni Battista, with frescoes of the fourteenth and eighteenth centuries, the Madonna delle Grazie, where the imposing facade contrasts with the modest interior which houses a single painting of St. Anthony in 1844. Other highlights include the Church of SS. Trinity Baroque ornaments, statues and precious paintings, with the Church of the Romanesque portal, paintings and sculptures of baroque style, the style of the facade and the altar of the Church of the inside with a painting of the Coronation Virgin.Beautiful "Old Fountain" dated 1706 with seven masks and valuable Trasmondi the Palace of ancient origin, now used as housing. Introdacqua, famous for its traditional marching bands, offers in July, an intense program of art and culture.

A few miles from here, surrounded by a unique landscape, untouched and wild, we find Raia. Women's place in the cool summer evenings we meet every night in front of the door of the house to tell with precise details and detailed legend of St. Venanzio who lived together with the teacher Porphyry in perfect solitude in the hermitage that still bears his name . A sacred place, which stands at the point where the gorges of the mountain almost entirely covered by lush vegetation, huddle in a unique and unforgettable. In the ancient church of the fifteenth century, the whole crowd of pilgrims, in an ancient ritual of penance and purification that has been perpetuated over time, come together to rub the rock touched by the Holy and take the holy stairway that leads to the ancient river Aterno .In the Chapel of the Seven Marie you can admire a statue, "The Lamentation of Christ" which dates back to 1510 and is in polychrome. A statue of San Venancio, which dates back to 600 and kept in the parish church of the country along with a statue of the Madonna della Neve of 400, to the "Dead Christ" the '700 and valuable remarks on the slab of the altar ' VIII century. Beautiful wooden Baroque altar in the Church of Sant 'Onofrio and interesting plaque commemorating the solar eclipse of 1567. A country full of surprises, also known for its production of oil and wine as well as cherries, which is dedicated in May, a festival that annually attracts a crowd of gourmets.

A short distance from the foot of Mount Raiano Castellano is famous for a fragrant, dense pine forest, lies victory in an area of ​​lush vegetation called "Belvedere Peligno. A wonderful mix of old, perfectly preserved natural beauty and traditions to which you add the famous grape production tasty, which makes this country an attractive destination to reach.Nature that occurs in beautiful landscapes to be known in a long, healthy walks and maybe even on horseback, Vittorito also offers artistic and historical itineraries internal respectable. It starts from the top with the ruins of the castle to get to the many churches scattered throughout the country.

We continue our journey and we move further north, where little more than 80 kilometers from L'Aquila, very close to the border with the province of Pescara, lies the scenic village of Castelvecchio Calvisio, an ancient feud County Celano. Its origins go away over the centuries is evidenced by the urban structure of the country and some very old buildings that have withstood the time. In the serene and tranquil village shows the beautiful parish church of San Giovanni Battista, dating back to 400. Of interest is the artistic renaissance sculpture of the Madonna and Child, while the altar is clearly baroque style. Castelvecchio Calvisio is a predominantly agricultural country and, in August, celebrates the grass pea, a crop of typical and distinctive place in the festive "festival of grass pea"

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info@abruzzoabc.it (Administrator) Itinerari dell'olio Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:17:34 +0000
route "Bush Valley" https://olio.abruzzoabc.it/en/Itinerari-dell-olio/itinerariovalleroveto.html https://olio.abruzzoabc.it/en/Itinerari-dell-olio/itinerariovalleroveto.html

L'Aquila is the capital oflla our region. A city of ancient origins, rich history and beautiful monuments of art. In the history of this city very often uses the number 99, because the city was chosen for its particular position of centrality among the 99 nuclei in the age of the existing foundation, show 99 castles, 99 squares, 99 fountains and 99 churches. For our path we have chosen some of the greatest works of art in the city.

Let's start from the magnificent Basilica of St. Mary Collemaggio, the most important historical and artistic monuments of L'Aquila., Begun in 1287 at the behest of the hermit Pietro del Morrone, Romanesque-Gothic architecture. On the left side of the fourteenth century "Holy Door" on the right side of the Celestine monastery with its splendid cloister. The interior has three naves, it was reported on the original style after the earthquake of 1703. Noteworthy is the tomb of Pope Celestine V, who was canonized in 1313. The mausoleum contains the remains of classical plan of the Holy Pope Nearby is the Palazzo delle Esposizioni neoclassical architecture, is home to the Regional Council.Beyond the green park on the access road to the city, the Church of Christ the King, built in 1935 according to architectural patterns of the ancient buildings of Abruzzo. Going inward, the Church of St. Just with the great stone façade, the art portal and rose window. Inside a single nave, the sixteenth-century altar, valuable paintings from different periods, remains of frescoes from the XV-XVI century. Near Palazzo Centi, Baroque, with its imposing facade of three overlapping areas. It is the seat of the Regional Council. It is easy to reach the spectacular Piazza Duomo with the Church of Suffrage, the Cathedral, the Palaces of harmonious architecture. The Church of St. Maria's Suffrage, eighteenth-century baroque interior, altars in precious marbles, precious paintings from different eras. The Palace Rivera of 1770 imposing facade on three floors. Inside, in different environments important collections of art pottery and paintings .. stop to admire the original complex of the Fountain of the 99 spouts, and picturesque scenery, created in 1272 by the master of Pentima Tancredi. The Church of San Domenico of 1309, completed during the Renaissance.The Castle, an imposing and important work of the sixteenth century fortress stands on the highest part of the city. True fortitude that castle built by the Spanish government "to reprimendam aquilanorum audaciam. Restored after the last conflict, houses the Museo Nazionale d'Abruzzo, the Superintendence for Architectural Heritage Environmental, Artistic and Historical Abruzzo Auditorium. The Municipal Theatre, a traditional, modeled on Italian opera houses 800. Neoclassical character inside and out. Basilica of St. Bernardino: majestic and proud, started in 1454 in honor of the Saint of Siena died at L'Aquila in 1444. To admire: the altarpiece in glazed terracotta by Andrea della Robbia (1435-1525), "The Adoration of the Shepherds," Aquila Cesura Pompey, great painting of the Crucifixion (XVI-XVII sec.) Adjacent to the Basilica the Franciscan monastery with two interesting the medieval cloisters, built during the Renaissance. Returning to the center stands the strong Torre Civica in Piazza Palazzo. Of fourteenth century it was rebuilt after the earthquake of 1703 with the addition of the tower-belfry.Clock, every evening, two hours after sunset, 99 strokes are played in memory of the 99 castles, 99 churches, 99 fountains, 99 squares.

Nature has not been stingy in this part of the hinterland where Aquila beautiful natural landscapes are infused in all seasons by a distinctive and strong smell of musk. We are in a quiet, green valley by the River Liri Bush: a short distance from Civitella Bush, a resort popular with its characteristic waterfall "Velino Mountain" which is worth visiting and Mount Pozzotello (1915). Destination for scenic walks and San Vincenzo Valle New Bush. A typical country, placid and calm, risen from the ashes of the violent earthquake in 1915, it burned to the ground. Baskets, baskets and baskets of all shapes and sizes, the result of a tradition that has its roots far back in time, represent the most typical products of local specialized in the processing of your reeds and wicker. Agriculture is the backbone of the municipality that is divided into Bush and San Vincenzo Valle San Giovanni Valle New Bush.

It continues in Val Bush, a stone's throw from the Abruzzo National Park is Balsorano which is divided into two fractions: Balsorano Balsorano Old and New. Among the winding streets full of history still lingers, the legend of the fascinating bandit named Angel, to avoid capture of the gendarmes, he dug a cave. A long tunnel that, in the popular imagination, to connect this small town in Abruzzo with the Grotta di Monte Sant'Angelo in Puglia. Just above the entrance of the cave was born, later, a hospice for pilgrims and close after the bull of Boniface VII, in 1296 a sanctuary. A sacred place, a place on 8 May, a pilgrimage of people of the neighborhood and that there Balsorano spending, including a retreat on the eve of the anniversary of the Angel. To visit the Church of San Francesco, which preserves the high altar of a magnificent eighteenth frontal, a crucifix and a wooden statue of 1725 in 1400. Dates back to 1300 the church of Madonna delle Grazie unfortunately almost completely destroyed. Impressive in its massive medieval Castello Piccolomini, turned into an apartment building, stands on a spur in Balsorano Vecchio.Among the festivities to remember January 17 Saint Anthony and the first Sunday of the month when the town's streets come alive for the fair in various fabrics and trinkets.

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info@abruzzoabc.it (Administrator) Itinerari dell'olio Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:16:50 +0000
route "Vasto" https://olio.abruzzoabc.it/en/Itinerari-dell-olio/itinerariovastese.html https://olio.abruzzoabc.it/en/Itinerari-dell-olio/itinerariovastese.html

In the valley where the river slipping Sinelloola gently to the sea, not far from where his rush to embrace the clear waters of the Adriatic, not far from Casalbordino Pollutri rises. The village of medieval origin, has an interesting view overlooking the valley below. There are many in this fertile strip of land, the fields covered by selected vineyards that can ensure the production of fine wines. And on August 13 of each year Pollutri is an important event: the harvest is celebrated in the up and grape festival, with songs and dances accompanied by floats. A stroll through the quiet streets of the village you will discover the charm of its typical houses. Now we can see, surrounded by this atmosphere of other times, the Church of San Salvatore. From the portal, in Romanesque style, we go inside where the altar of St. Nicholas has the baroque decorations. In the square in front of the holy building, there is the feast of beans. On the evening of December 5 expects the tolling of the bells before lighting a fire under big copper saucepans. It is a great to do, all together, boil the dry beans to be offered to those who have flocked to the party;just like St. Nicholas did many years ago to save the starving population of a great famine.

Let Pollutri traditions and continue the journey in rural landscapes of the valley of Sinello. We get to Scerni, another charming and panoramic location. The new area of ​​the country lies in the plain below, while the oldest on the hill, welcomes us with the modern structure of the Sanctuary of the Madonna della Strada.

Inside there are many beautiful works in polychrome majolica, including a panel in memory of war dead. Leaving the church we are entering the country admiring the old houses, until you reach the imposing San Panfilo well worth a visit. Scerni also has a nice and curious tradition. It is the feast of snails, which sees 12 August the good housewives of the country committed to preparing tasty dishes based on snails.

The trail leads us across the river Sinello in a bustle of plains, hills and ridges, always surrounded by beautiful rural landscapes. We are approaching the edge of Molise. Natural boundaries marked by the journey of the river Trigno.At the foot of Mount Calvary, where there Treste flows into Trigno, we find the pretty Lentella, visited by a large number of faithful who flock to the country on Sept. 27 to participate in the solemn procession in honor of Saints Medical: Cosmas and Damian. The very special rituals are performed during a religious ceremony are all designed to cure specific diseases.

And here, in Lentella, come mainly pneumonia and rheumatism sufferers. Old traditions whose roots are lost in the memory of the times, just as they know to be the ancient origins of the village, ruled by different feudal lords to the famous D'Avalos, Vasto.

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info@abruzzoabc.it (Administrator) Itinerari dell'olio Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:16:01 +0000
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For those coming from the street alongthe Adriatic, the Basilica of San Giovanni in Venere suddenly appears in all its grandeur on a lovely promontory overlooking the sea, about a mile from Fossacesia. One of the most important and solemn churches in Abruzzo, which reveals its timeless beauty just arrived on the hill covered with silvery olive trees. The construction seems to date from the eighth century. and it is said was built on an ancient temple dedicated to Venus conciliator. The Church was then expanded in the eleventh century and later amended in 1165 to form the Cistercians. In the north facade that is aimed at opening the magnificent portal of the moon, adorned with marble sculptures and columns side. The adjoining convent However, we can admire a beautiful cloister in which there is still an atmosphere of mystical serenity. We move away from the abbey for a lush boulevard and now we enter the streets of Fossacesia, where we recommend a visit to the Church of San Donato, devastated in World War II and then rebuilt by the inhabitants of the place.

At this point we proceed to close Rocca San Giovanni, a small agricultural town surrounded by vineyards and famous because of its excellent production of table grapes and wine.Interesting here, from the artistic point of view, are the Church of St. Matthew the Apostle, dating from the thirteenth century, and the Town Hall, also in medieval style.

The peaceful landscape designed by vineyards, olive groves and orchards with us to Lanciano, one of the most interesting parts of the province. Legend has it that the city was founded by Aeneas, who arrived in these lands during his flight from Troy. After the Social War it became an important Roman city and since then the vitality of the town lasted for centuries until it became, in medieval times, a thriving center of trade and commerce. Lancaster Today distinguishes a modern part of a magnificent and spacious old part very popular with tourists. We begin our tour of the bustling Corso Trento e Trieste leading us in the characteristic Piazza Plebiscito. Before our eyes, here is just up the Basilica of Santa Maria del Ponte, so called because the statue of the Virgin was found under an old bridge built in honor of Diocletian. From the square take Via Frentani and walk it all:we do not tire of admiring the ancient buildings including glow like rare jewels of the past, the tower of St John of Candlemas, the Church of St. Augustine, and then the church of San Biagio. Always starting from Piazza Plebiscito Course in Rome and enter the left lane are the portal of the ancient church of San Francesco, better known as the Church of the Eucharistic Miracle. The episode, beautiful and touching, was the eighth century during the celebration of Holy Mass, when the host transformed into flesh and wine into blood. Many believers today are Italians and foreigners who come almost every day to Lanciano to see the relics kept on the main altar. Still there are many features of this city, like the superb church of Santa Maria Maggiore with its beautiful rose window that overlooks the impressive fourteenth century and the original pointed arch doorway. But Lancaster, in addition to the impressive history, it also offers traditional festivals and annual events.The month of April offers the Agricultural Fair in the space of the Fair, the month of August is characterized Frentana from Summer Music, a series of classical music at the Towers Montanare at the end of the summer festivals are celebrated in September unveiled with a parade reminiscent of the medieval Mastrogiurato and the commemoration of the Ma-woman of the bridge that sees women as a gift to bring copper basins filled with local produce of the season. The equestrian events and celebrations employers close the September 16 event with spectacular fireworks.

Endless fields, open spaces in the light, a feeling of profound freedom is the Val di Sangro Abruzzo with its quiet and fertile plains, the soft hills, its placid and crystal clear streams. Here, in the inner area of ​​the valley, in this land where the present has always been a distant past and the countries are precious treasures of fascinating gems, Casoli meet. The old part of town is perched on top of a hill overlooking a castle on top in the eleventh century with characteristic square tower.A little further down is to visit the Church of Santa Reparata with inside eighteenth-century Renaissance paintings and a statue of the saint. Leave the old town go down to the valley where we meet but the modern area, but also the ruins of an amphitheater and an aqueduct.

We do a little more 'street, a few bends in the green along the river Sangro and here we are on Strings. It's great the view that one can see on the hill which is located in this quiet village by the classic medieval architecture. Here are several remains of the walls that protected the village, and in the highest, are still visible the ruins of a castle dating from the eleventh century. Then a stop at the square where you will notice the "Memorial" of war, by the sculptor Guido Costanzo Abruzzo.

Now we come to visit one of the largest countries in the valley dell'Osento: Atessa. It stretches over two hills and, according to legend, there were two countries (and Ate Tixe) separated by a valley inhabited by a terrible dragon.After many prayers of the people to avert the danger of the monster, came the Bishop of Brindisi, Leucio, who killed the dragon tagliondoli apart. Since then he became the patron saint of San Leucio Atessa and he was dedicated to the fourteenth-century church, which preserves a rib mammalian attributed to the dragon from the fantastic story. Outside town, a couple of miles of road, there is the Convent of Vallaspra of 1400, within which you can see a table of the Venetian school of the Madonna of Vallaspra. Striking is the Cloister of the shaft with the center of the miracle where it says the water appeared in a period of drought for the country. And just when the water is a precious treasure for the fields, ie in the first three days of May, the farmers of Atessa organize the "'NTorch of San Martino, a procession of good wishes for the crop did not suffer a drought. The pilgrims start from the church of San Leucio to Fara San Martino, where votive offerings will bring to San Salvatore a Maiella.

On the other side of Mount Pallano, on its slopes, lies the town of Bomba that overlooks the lake.It is the spectacular scenery we admire the historic center: a multitude of colors, in the thousand shades of green forests that are reflected in the azure waters of the lake. On its banks were raised tourist accommodation: cozy bungalows, chalets and pretty comfortable, welcoming restaurants and even a youth hostel. Here the tourist is really "home", there are all the comfort and leisure to enjoy this stretch of unspoilt countryside. Going up a steep ridge we come into the country. Come discover its ancient medieval walk along the narrow streets that insinuate themselves between the old stone houses. A visit to the church of Santa Maria del Popolo and then to the nearby house that was the birthplace of Silvio Spaventa and his brother Bertrand, philosopher Hegel.

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info@abruzzoabc.it (Administrator) Itinerari dell'olio Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:14:59 +0000
itinerary Teatino https://olio.abruzzoabc.it/en/Itinerari-dell-olio/itinerarioteatino.html https://olio.abruzzoabc.it/en/Itinerari-dell-olio/itinerarioteatino.html

It stands on a hill not far dthe Adriatic coast, 330 m. sea ​​level, the ancient city of Chieti. Its origin, so far over the centuries as it is mysterious, is linked to several legends that now want to built dall'invincibile Hercules, now the hero Achilles greek Teate and named in honor of his mother Thetis. More likely, but less glamorous, is instead the possibility of his Italian origin. Surely then Teate in 1000 a. C. became the capital of the People Marrucino. Today we can see traces of this long history by walking through the typical streets of the town: the baths, the remains of the Roman theater, dating back to the first and second century. d. C., are just some of the beauty that we encounter in this wonderful journey through time that was. In the large, bright Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, we are in the historic heart of Chieti where stands the imposing cathedral of St. Justin Martyr, the patron saint of the city. The original medieval structure of the sacred building has been preserved in spite of several renovation and partial reconstruction made after being destroyed by Pepin. Next to the powerful and massive square tower, which began in the fourteenth century.and then completed in the next, in front of a high staircase leads to a valuable portal c'immette the majestic interior with three naves. And by the Brotherhood of the Good Death, based in the cathedral, is held every Good Friday Procession of the Dead Christ dating, it seems, made a pilgrimage to Rome from Chieti in 1600 after a plague. Today, many believers still take part in the solemn procession, accompanied by the notes of the Miserere, which more than 150 musicians perform while driving along a long journey through the ancient streets of the city. We move away from the square and down a short alley leading to Marrucino course, the most central and elegant, classic venue for the evening stroll. On the sides of buildings are shown Course proud of himself: the church of San Francesco, built in Gothic style, has undergone many changes; Marrucino the nineteenth-century theater, now the seat of important cultural and artistic events, and the church of San Domenico, with its Baroque architecture.Thus we come to Largo Trento and Trieste, which opens onto the entrance to the famous Convent Diocesan among its "historic" students may include illustrious names such as Silvio Spaventa and Gabriele D'Annunzio. A few steps and c'immettiamo in one of the most delightful parks in the province, we are in the public gardens of the Villa Comunale. Walks in the colors and scents of the long avenues of limes, cedars and magnolias that are accompanied by funny and cool fountains, and magnificent panoramic terraces reveal breathtaking scenery. In the center of the park, on top of a hill, is the former villa of the barons Frigeni, neo-classical home of the National Archaeological Museum of Abruzzo. In its rooms you can admire the best archaeological finds in Abruzzo and among them are the mysterious statue of the "Warrior of Capistrano," accidentally unearthed by a farmer in the village of L'Aquila.

We start from Chieti and proceed down towards the sea along the road that runs alongside the River Forum. All around us opens a wonderful view. A few minutes later we encounter a road surrounded by greenery.Follow it, is a climb with several switchbacks to the top of small hill us into a Ripa Teatina. Even this small village with ancient origins as evidenced by its historic name Castrum Teate. To visit is the church of San Pietro which has, under the original fourteenth-century style, a restructuring typically Baroque. Inside there are stored a table of 500, a gilded wooden statue and a square silver reliquary.

Let's continue our journey and head in one of the richest land for wine production: we are talking about Miglianico.

Agriculture in this area is still one of the main economic resources and its DOC wines are known and appreciated by the most discerning palates. In the highest part of the country stands the medieval castle of 1150, which has suffered the ruinous destruction of the last world war.

A short walk from here is the Church of San Michele Arcangelo, famous for its statue of St. Pantaleone.The worship of the saint, the patron of the sick, is closely tied to the history of his statue, they said, miraculously returned to the place where it was found not welcomed into the church by a priest. Since then began the veneration of the saint, and every year, July 27, the people renew their traditional celebration in his honor with rituals dating back to ancient liturgies farmers.

We continue our journey into the valley of the Forum and turning their backs to the sea we head for a few miles. Here it is, the small rural town of Julian Teatino, mentioned in documents in 1300 under the name Julianum. Every year, August 19, there are big celebrations for the conclusion of the agricultural cycle and thanks to Mother Earth, giver of gifts. So, for the occasion, residents prepare an votive wagon full of food products whose main ingredients are cereals. And on this date, it refers to a fairly recent miracle is said that an elderly farmer, on the feast of St. Anthony in 1882, wanted to decorate the statue with a lily that not only remains fresh and fragrant for months, but even in August, had a new flowering.The phenomenon was repeated the following year. Since then the statue of the saint with a lily miraculous is the object of devotion from all over the surrounding countryside each year to meet the numerous festival in August.

But Julian Teatino is also known for its good wine production and for its tasty red cherries.

At the end of our first route in the beautiful province of Chieti, we continue to move south through the rolling hills, olive groves and vineyards wrapped, just behind the coast. The last town we visit is pretty Arielli, located in the hilly area of ​​Ortona. Its medieval origins are testified by the remains of a castle, and near the small town stands the Sanctuary of the Madonna delle Grazie, which houses a beautiful wooden statue of the Virgin dating from the fifteenth century. We also visit the two churches, in 1200, San Rocco and San Miguel and then a leisurely stroll through the streets of Ariel to discover its hospitality.

Villamagna is a picturesque town in the valley of the Forum mainly agricultural economy.The entrance to the town through the Porta Baroque dedicated to Vittorio Emanuele II. The streets run parallel with picturesque views and grand old homes, the former seat of the Archbishop, the monumental Church of St. Maria Maggiore, with valuable baroque stucco ornaments and ancient paintings. Beautiful views in a public park with a monument to the fallen.

The 12 and 13 July there is a traditional festival in memory of the assault of the Saracens, won through the intercession of St. Margherita.

From July 13 to 20, the craft fair, trade show last Sunday in August, the feast of St. Domenico, with the evocative "representation of the wolf."

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