Things to do in Abruzzo, Italy: The Best Churches & Cathedrals

May 17, 2022 Giuseppe Pratt

Abruzzo (pronounced [aˈbruttso]) is a region of Central Italy, with an area of 10,763 square km (4,156 sq mi) and a population of 1.2 million. Its western border lies 80 km (50 mi) east of Rome. The region is divided into the four provinces of L'Aquila, Teramo, Pescara, and Chieti. Abruzzo borders the region of Marche to the north, Lazio to the west and south-west, Molise to the south-east, and the Adriatic Sea to the east. Geographically, Abruzzo is divided into a mountainous area to the west, which includes the Gran Sasso D'italia, and a coastal area to the east with beaches on the Adriatic sea. Abruzzo is partially considered culturally, linguistically, historically, and economically a region of Southern Italy, although geographically it may also be considered central. The Italian Statistical Authority (ISTAT) deems it to be part of Southern Italy, partially because of Abruzzo's historic association with the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.
Restaurants in Abruzzo

1. Basilica di Santa Maria di Collemaggio e Porta Santa

Piazzale Collemaggio 5 Corner Via S. Josemaria Escrivà, 67100, L'Aquila Italy http://www.basilicacollemaggio.it/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 702 reviews

Basilica di Santa Maria di Collemaggio e Porta Santa

2. Chiesa di San Matteo Apostolo

Piazza degli Eroi, Rocca San Giovanni Italy http://www.comuneroccasangiovanni.gov.it/chiesa-san-matteo
Excellent
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5.0 based on 13 reviews

Chiesa di San Matteo Apostolo

3. Santuario di San Gabriele dell'Addolarata

Via Santuario San Gabriele 1, 64045, Isola del Gran Sasso d'Italia Italy +39 0861 97721 http://www.sangabriele.org
Excellent
59%
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28%
Satisfactory
9%
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4.5 based on 286 reviews

Santuario di San Gabriele dell'Addolarata

4. Duomo Santa Maria Assunta e San Berardo

Piazza Martili della Liberta, Teramo Italy
Excellent
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4.5 based on 172 reviews

Duomo Santa Maria Assunta e San Berardo

Reviewed By aforestsomewhere

Probably the most famous landmarks in Teramo, work started on the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta in 1158 during one of the numerous rebuildings of Teramo (a strategic city, it was repeatedly ransacked and razed by a series of invading forces). A beautiful building situated in the centre of one of the historic centres' main squares, it has a Roman interior with a Gothic exterior. Also worth a visit is the crypt of San Berardo, patron saint of Teramo, within the church. Plenty of bars are in the immediate vicinity for refreshments and meals.

5. Santuario della Madonna della Portella

Via degli Abruzzi, Rivisondoli Italy +39 0864 69135 http://www.comune.rivisondoli.aq.it
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

Santuario della Madonna della Portella

6. Santuario della Madonna dello Splendore

Viale Dello Splendore 120, 64021, Giulianova Italy +39 085 800 7157 http://www.madonnadellosplendore.it/index.php
Excellent
67%
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27%
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4.5 based on 453 reviews

Santuario della Madonna dello Splendore

7. Abbazia di San Giovanni in Venere

Viale San Giovanni in Venere, 56, 66022, Fossacesia Italy +39 0872 60132 http://www.sangiovanninvenere.it/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 381 reviews

Abbazia di San Giovanni in Venere

8. Eremo di Sant'Onofrio al Morrone

c/o Parco Nazionale della Majella, 67039, Sulmona Italy +39 349 847 4470 [email protected] http://www.parcomajella.it/uomo-e-territorio/eremi-e-luoghi-di-culto-rupestri/s-onofrio-al-morrone/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 158 reviews

Eremo di Sant'Onofrio al Morrone

9. Santuario del Volto Santo

Via del Santuario, 65024 Manoppello Italy +39 085 859118 [email protected] http://www.voltosanto.it/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 175 reviews

Santuario del Volto Santo

10. Cattedrale Basilica S. Maria Assunta di Atri

Piazza Duomo, 64032, Atri Italy +39 085 871 0218 http://www.cattedraleatri.it
Excellent
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4.5 based on 159 reviews

Cattedrale Basilica S. Maria Assunta di Atri

Reviewed By ColleenCo - Pescara, Italy

This is a jewel not to be missed: the Cathedral has some exquisite frescoes made in the 1450s which reflect renaissance ideals mixed with life in Abruzzo at that time. Look closely at the pictures and you will see what clothes were worn in Atri at the time as well as what was typical to do or see at a wedding. Some inscriptions are in dialect which again reflected the area.

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