Francavilla al Mare, Coastal commune in Abruzzo, Italy
The town extends along the Adriatic Sea with a coastline featuring numerous beach establishments and a promenade connecting residential neighborhoods to the waterfront.
In 1162, the settlement received a twelve-year tax exemption, leading to its name Francavilla, which translates to free town in Italian.
The Michetti Museum preserves artworks and artifacts that represent the local heritage, including collections from the literary circle of Francesco Paolo Michetti.
The central train station provides direct connections to Pescara and Rome, while the coastal road offers access to neighboring beaches and towns.
The town maintains several buildings from different periods, including the restored Sirena Palace and the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore.
Location: Province of Chieti
Capital city: Francavilla al Mare
Elevation above the sea: 3 m
Shares border with: Chieti, Miglianico, Ortona, Pescara, Ripa Teatina, San Giovanni Teatino, Torrevecchia Teatina
Website: http://comune.francavilla.ch.it
GPS coordinates: 42.41806,14.29191
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:57
Ponte del Mare
7.8 km
Pescara Cathedral
8 km
Aternum
8 km
Riserva naturale di interesse provinciale Pineta Dannunziana
6 km
Convento Michetti
307 m
Museo dell'Ottocento
7.8 km
Teatro monumento Gabriele D'Annunzio
6.4 km
Aurum
6.1 km
Mediamuseum
7.9 km
Chiesa di Santa Maria Maggiore
112 m
Museo Michetti
68 m
Palazzo Perenich
7.8 km
Palazzo Fattiboni
4.9 km
Museo ittico
7.9 km
St. Peter's church
8.2 km
Basilio Cascella Civic Museum
7.9 km
Torre aragonese
8.4 km
San Giovanni Evangelista
7.4 km
Porta Gabella tower
8.2 km
Monumento ai caduti
8.1 km
San Rocco church
8.5 km
San Silvestro Papa Church
4.9 km
Monumento ai caduti del mare
7.7 km
Spiaggia Postilli
3.1 km
Convento di Santa Maria della Pietà
7.8 km
San Rocco
8.6 km
Harbour of Francavilla al Mare
1.2 km
Palazzo Sirena
256 mReviews
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