Chieti, Provincial capital in Abruzzo, Italy
Chieti is a provincial capital in the Italian region of Abruzzo, sitting on a hilltop 330 meters above sea level and overlooking the valley of the Pescara river. The settlement divides into a historic old town above and a modern district called Chieti Scalo in the valley below.
The Roman army seized the settlement in 305 BC from the Marrucini people and made it an administrative center. Later three temples were built within the ancient city walls, and their remains are now displayed in the archaeological museum.
The name comes from the ancient designation Teate, inherited from the original inhabitants. Today visitors walk through narrow lanes and across squares where local markets and cafés shape the daily life of the town.
The elevation difference between the old town and the industrial area requires good fitness or local transport. Warm seasons offer more comfortable conditions for exploring the steep lanes and open viewpoints.
The Gothic bell tower of the 11th-century cathedral was built over 160 years, from 1335 to 1498. This long construction period shows in the different style features of the various sections.
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