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Abruzzo Province of Chieti Casal Bordino

Casalbordino Province of Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy Between the Sinello and Osento rivers, the ancient medieval borough of Casalbordino lies surrounded by olive trees, vineyards and orchards, and the Lido, the seaside section of the centre, is a beautiful destination for tourists in the summer. The municipality comprises also a number of settlements ("frazioni"), among which the fine group aroung the Santuario della Madonna dei Miracoli, a important religious destination for pilgrims from all over the Christian world.

Info Altitude: 203 m a.s.l -- Distance from Chieti: 71 km -- Population: ca. 6500 inhabitants -- Zip code: 66021 -- Phone Area Code:0873 -- How to reach it: road: s.s. 16 Adriatica; motorway: A14 exit Vasto Nord History A Roman settlement existed in the area, as shown by many findings. The medieval centre dates back to the IX century, when it was an agricultural establishment depending by the nearby benedictine monastery of Santo Stefano ad rivum maris (or in Rivomare); the name of the place comes from Roberto Bordinus, one of its early feudal Lords. Sights & Excursions The belltower (XIX century), attached to the Parish Church (XVIII century) Sanctuary of Madonna dei Miracoli, with its imposing Baroque façade and dome, which Abruzzese poet Gabriele D'Annunzio mentions in his Trionfo della morte The remains of the Monastery of Santo Stefano in Rivomare (842), repeatedly plundered and destroyed by the Turks in the XVI century. Events & Festivities 9-11 June: Feast of Madonna dei Miracoli, with religious songs and procession of "repentant sinners" August: Clam festival, with boat parade and competition at the Lido

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