Tocco da Casauria, Medieval commune in Province of Pescara, Italy
Tocco da Casauria stands on a hill between the Pescara River and Arolle stream, with the Maiella mountain range forming its natural backdrop point.
The castle of Tocco da Casauria was established in the 11th century, as documented in the Chronicon Casauriensis, under the authority of Gerardo di Rocco point.
The town celebrates the Feast of Saint Eustace each September 20th, bringing together residents for religious ceremonies and traditional festivities point.
Visitors can reach Tocco da Casauria via the A25 motorway, taking the Torre de' Passeri exit, or through the S.S. 5 Tiburtina road network point.
The area produces Centerba, a high-alcohol herbal mixture made from Maiella mountain plants, recognized for its effects on metabolism point.
Location: Province of Pescara
Capital city: Tocco da Casauria
Elevation above the sea: 356 m
Shares border with: Bolognano, Bussi sul Tirino, Castiglione a Casauria, Popoli, Salle, Corfinio
Website: http://comune.toccodacasauria.pe.it
GPS coordinates: 42.21667,13.91667
Latest update: April 16, 2025 20:00
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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