Castiglione a Casauria, Medieval commune in Province of Pescara, Italy.
Located at 350 meters elevation, Castiglione a Casauria extends across 16 square kilometers of land in the Abruzzo region near Gran Sasso National Park.
The settlement emerged in 980 under Abbot Adam I of San Clemente, receiving its first written documentation in 987 before passing through various noble families' control.
The Abbey of San Clemente a Casauria, established in 871, contains architectural treasures including an alabaster urn with Saint Clement's remains and a notable cyborium.
Visitors can reach Castiglione a Casauria through the A25 motorway, with the Torre de' Passeri exit providing direct access to the municipality.
The municipality maintains strong international connections through its long-standing twin city relationship with Hamilton, Canada, established in 1992.
Location: Province of Pescara
Capital city: Castiglione a Casauria
Elevation above the sea: 350 m
Website: http://www.comune.castiglioneacasauria.pe.it/
Shares border with: Tocco da Casauria, Pietranico, Torre de' Passeri, Bolognano, Bussi sul Tirino, Pescosansonesco
Website: http://comune.castiglioneacasauria.pe.it
GPS coordinates: 42.23694,13.89833
Latest update: March 8, 2025 18:13
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.
Church of San Peter ad Oratorium
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Chiesa di San Tommaso Becket
8.5 km
Gorges of Popoli
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Church of Santa Maria di Cartiganano
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Riserva regionale Valle dell'Orta
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Caracciolo Castle
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Castello Mediceo
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Castello Gizzi
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San Domenico
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Santa Maria delle Grazie
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Sant'Eustachio
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Casa Michetti
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Madonna delle Grazie
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Oratorio di Santa Maria della Croce
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Riserva naturale guidata Fiume Tirino
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San Rocco
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Chiesa della Madonna degli Angeli
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Castello Ducale
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War memorial in Tocco da Casauria
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Castello di Popoli
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Popoli Castle
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Santa Maria Entroterra
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Sant'Antonio Abate
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Chiesa di San Nicola
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Torre di Forca di Penne
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Chiesa di Sant'Antonio di Padova
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Santa Maria del Balzo
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Museo dei Fossili e delle Ambre
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