Civitella del Tronto, Medieval fortress town in Province of Teramo, Italy
The Civitella del Tronto fortress stretches 500 meters along a limestone cliff at 589 meters elevation within Gran Sasso National Park.
The fortress served as the final stronghold of the Kingdom of Two Sicilies, resisting until March 1861 before surrendering to the Piedmontese forces.
The restored Abbey of Santa Maria in Montesanto represents regional monastic architecture with its 13th-century structural elements and religious significance.
Visitors can explore the fortress daily except December 25, accessing multiple sections including ramparts, cisterns, barracks, and Saint James church.
The fortress contains underground passages, military quarters, and observation points offering views of three mountain ranges and the Adriatic Sea.
Location: Province of Teramo
Elevation above the sea: 589 m
Shares border with: Ascoli Piceno, Campli, Folignano, Sant'Egidio alla Vibrata, Sant'Omero, Valle Castellana
Address: Comune, Via Giuseppe Mazzini, 34 64010
Website: https://comune.civitelladeltronto.te.it
GPS coordinates: 42.77194,13.66667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:54
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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