San Valentino in Abruzzo Citeriore

San Valentino in Abruzzo Citeriore rises 450 meters above sea level between the Orta and Lavino rivers, within the borders of Majella National Park.

The settlement, initially named Castel della Pietra in 1040, received its current name after the discovery of Saint Valentine and Saint Damiano remains.

The parish church, designed by architect Luigi Vanvitelli, contains the tombs of Saints Valentine and Damiano with decorations by Alessandro Terzani.

The town connects to major transportation routes through the A25 motorway with an exit at Alanno-Scafa, located 36 kilometers from Pescara.

Every November, the town organizes the Festival of the Cuckolds with a parade examining themes of fidelity through local customs and traditions.

Location: Province of Pescara

Capital city: San Valentino in Abruzzo Citeriore

Elevation above the sea: 450 m

Shares border with: Abbateggio, Bolognano, Scafa, Caramanico Terme

Website: http://comune.sanvalentino.gov.it

GPS coordinates: 42.23333,13.98333

Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:16