Castiglione a Casauria

Castiglione a Casauria is a small commune in the Province of Pescara in the Abruzzi region, situated at about 350 meters in elevation. The village spreads across hilly terrain and is dominated by the medieval Abbey of San Clemente, whose Romanesque church shapes the village character.

The settlement formed around 980 when Abbot Adam I established it near his monastery, with its first written record appearing in 987. The village later changed hands several times, ruled by different noble families whose influence shaped it into a stable settlement over the centuries.

The Abbey of San Clemente shapes the character of this place with its medieval architecture and spiritual heritage, something you feel when walking through the village streets. The Romanesque church with its columns and decorative details tells of a long connection between this settlement and religious life in the region.

The commune is close to the A25 motorway, with the Torre de' Passeri exit providing direct access to the area. Visitors should plan to arrive by car, as public transportation is limited in this rural location and many sites are difficult to reach on foot.

The village has maintained a sister city relationship with Hamilton, Canada since 1992, creating an unusual connection between this small Abruzzo settlement and a North American city. This long-standing friendship occasionally shows itself through special events and cultural exchanges between the two communities.