Abbey of San Giovanni in Venere
The Abbey of San Giovanni in Venere has changed hands from one order to another several times and currently belongs to the Congregation of the Passion of Christ. The history of this monastery dates back more than 1000 years.
Duomo in Pescara
The Roman Catholic Cathedral of Pescara stands on the Rue D’Annuzio and is dedicated to St. Cetteus, the patron saint of the city. Since the creation of the Archdiocese of Pescara-Penne in 1982, the cathedral has become its main church and the seat of the archbishop.
Spanish Fort at L’Aquila
L’Aquila had been a fairly independent city for a long time, and one day it brought trouble on her: in the war between the French and the Spaniards, the city took the side of France, and when pro-Spanish rule in the region was restored, it was remembered.
Kalashio Rocca
The Italian region of Abruzzo is famous for its abundance of natural attractions, but there are many historical places here, a visit to which literally returns to past eras. One of these places is considered to be Calascio Rocca — the highest fortress in all of Italy.
Basilica of the Madonna of the Seven Sorrows
This basilica is dedicated to the seven sorrows that, according to Christian tradition, fell to the lot of the Mother of God. The Church of the Madonna dei Sette Dolori has long been an important religious, historical, artistic and cultural center not only of Pescara, but also of the entire region.
Basilio Cascella City Museum and Gallery
The Basilio Cascella City Museum is named after an outstanding representative of the family who did a lot for the city. More precisely, for its image in the eyes of the public as a center of culture and painting. The whole artistic life of Pescara was somehow connected with the representatives of this surname.
Media Museum in Pescara
The media museum appeared in the city not just as a collection of memorable artifacts, but as a place where you can get into the modern era of mass media, which alone is able to connect the past and the future with the present.
Museum of the Peoples of Abruzzo
This museum introduces visitors to the rich history of this southern Italian region, well known not only for its natural beauty, but also for its “strong and gentle” inhabitants. There are only 13 halls in the museum, in which the history of the local places is told in chronological order.