Crecchio, Medieval hilltop commune in Province of Chieti, Italy
The commune extends across hills covered with olive groves and vineyards, reaching an elevation of 208 meters above sea level along the Arielli river bank.
The 12th-century castle of Crecchio provided shelter to King Victor Emmanuel III during World War II, marking a significant moment in Italian royal history.
The Museo dell'Abruzzo Bizantino e Altomedievale within the Castello Ducale displays archaeological artifacts that reveal the region's Byzantine and medieval heritage.
Visitors can reach Crecchio by taking the SS 538 road from Ortona or using the A14 motorway exit, with the town center located 33 kilometers from Chieti.
The castle museum contains an extensive collection of Etruscan artifacts and maintains original medieval architecture within its stone walls.
Location: Province of Chieti
Capital city: Crecchio
Elevation above the sea: 208 m
Shares border with: Arielli, Canosa Sannita, Frisa, Ortona, Poggiofiorito, Tollo
Website: http://comune.crecchio.ch.it
GPS coordinates: 42.29667,14.32611
Latest update: March 12, 2025 15:02
The Abruzzo region contains medieval villages, Roman sites and natural parks. The mountain fortress Rocca Calascio stands at 1460 meters elevation. The Gran Sasso and Majella national parks offer hiking trails through mountain terrain. On the coast, Ortona has beaches on the Adriatic Sea. The region produces saffron in Navelli and pasta in Fara San Martino. The parks house wolves and bears, while historic towns like Sulmona display Roman and medieval structures.
Chiesa di San Francesco (Lanciano)
9.1 km
Castello ducale di Crecchio
39 m
Anxanum
9 km
Santa Maria Maggiore
9 km
Torri Montanare
9 km
Botteghe medievali
8.9 km
Museo diocesano di Lanciano
9 km
Chiesa di San Nicola di Bari (Lanciano)
8.7 km
Sant'Agostino
8.9 km
Museum of Byzantine and Medieval Abruzzo
39 m
San Giuseppe
8.4 km
San Biagio
8.9 km
San Rocco
8.7 km
San Rocco
8.8 km
Teatro Comunale Fedele Fenaroli
9 km
Riserva naturale controllata Punta dell'Acquabella
8.9 km
Santa Maria La Nova
9 km
Santa Croce
8.9 km
Monumento ai caduti
9 km
Chiesa del Purgatorio
9 km
Fontana Grande di Civitanova
8.6 km
Palazzo De Crecchio
9 km
Fontana di Largo Tappia
8.9 km
Palazzo Arcivescovile
9 km
Torre della Candelora
8.9 km
Centro di documentazione museale San Nicola
8.7 km
Palazzo del Capitano
8.9 km
Palazzo comunale
9 kmReviews
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