Spoltore, Medieval commune in Province of Pescara, Italy
The municipality extends over 36 square kilometers at an elevation of 185 meters, featuring ancient defensive walls and terraced houses along hillsides.
The town center contains remnants of a medieval castle, transformed through centuries with a modern brick structure leading to an observation point.
San Panfilo Parish Church exhibits fine stucco decorations, a portal by Alessandro Terzani, and multiple canvases created by Guiseppangelo Ronzi.
Located 8 kilometers from Pescara and the Adriatic Sea, Spoltore maintains connections with neighboring towns including Montesilvano and San Giovanni Teatino.
The Madonna della Porta church preserves a wooden statue of the Virgin Mary from the 10th century, representing one of the oldest artifacts in town.
Location: Province of Pescara
Capital city: Spoltore
Elevation above the sea: 185 m
Shares border with: Cappelle sul Tavo, Montesilvano, Moscufo, Pescara, Pianella, Cepagatti, San Giovanni Teatino
Website: http://comune.spoltore.pe.it
GPS coordinates: 42.45501,14.13988
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:43
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.
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