Complesso della Santissima Annunziata

The Santissima Annunziata complex is a Baroque ensemble in Sulmona featuring a three-nave church alongside a tall bell tower and a palace building arranged around an internal courtyard. The layout combines religious and civic spaces within one coordinated structure.

The complex was founded in 1320 by a brotherhood of penitents and underwent fundamental reconstruction after devastating earthquakes in the mid-15th century and early 18th century. These rebuilding campaigns established the Baroque appearance seen today.

The complex displays artworks from multiple creators who shaped its interior character. Wooden furnishings and paintings inside reflect the skills of local and regional artists working across different periods.

The complex operates as both a religious institution and museum space with separate visitor areas. Plan your visit by checking the different opening times for the church and palace sections in advance, as these vary independently.

The bell tower was designed by Bishop Matteo Colli and built over two decades starting in the mid-16th century. It remains the tallest campanile in the surrounding region and has shaped the city skyline for centuries.