Monteferrante, Mountain commune in Abruzzo, Italy
Located at 850 meters elevation in the Province of Chieti, Monteferrante extends across 15 square kilometers of territory in the Abruzzo region.
The Di Sangro family established control of Monteferrante in the 12th century, constructing a castle whose foundations remain visible in the present day.
Every March 19, families in Monteferrante arrange tables with special decorations and food preparations to honor Saint Joseph during the traditional feast.
Travelers reach Monteferrante via the SS 652 highway from Castel di Sangro or Lanciano, or through the A14 motorway with exit at Lanciano.
The Valle Macchia area contains a mineral spring known for its diuretic properties, marking a natural resource within the municipal boundaries.
Location: Province of Chieti
Capital city: Monteferrante
Elevation above the sea: 850 m
Shares border with: Castiglione Messer Marino, Colledimezzo, Pietraferrazzana, Roio del Sangro, Villa Santa Maria, Montazzoli
Website: http://comune.monteferrante.ch.it
GPS coordinates: 41.95000,14.38333
Latest update: March 10, 2025 17:01
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.
Riserva naturale guidata Cascate del Verde
6.2 km
Riserva regionale Abetina di Rosello
7.6 km
Trebula
9.2 km
Castello Franceschelli
3.8 km
Monte Castelfraiano
7.5 km
Chiesa di Santa Maria del Monte
6 km
Chiesa di San Nicola di Bari (Villa Santa Maria)
2.8 km
Casa Caracciolo
2.8 km
Caldora Castle
6.8 km
Chiesa della Madonna in Basilica
2.3 km
Chiesa di San Michele Arcangelo
10.8 km
Castelfraiano
7.5 km
Chiesa di San Giovanni Apostolo ed Evangelista
3.9 km
Madonna del Rosario
3 km
Santa Vittoria
2.3 km
Sant'Egidio
7.3 km
Sant'Antonio
7.4 km
Santa Maria delle Grazie
2.6 km
Palazzo Castracane
2.9 km
Monumento a san Francesco Caracciolo
2.8 km
San Giovanni Decollato, Pistoia
780 m
Palazzo baronale
7.4 km
Museo civico memorie della vita contadina
7.4 km
Sant'Antonio abate
2.8 km
Sant'Antonio da Padova
7.8 km
San Silvestro
3.8 km
Cima Fumosa
7.8 km
Sant'Antonio
3.8 kmReviews
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