Liscia

Province of Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy

On a high hill along the left bank of the Treste river, this centre of medieval origin is interesting for its many, fine medieval and Renaissance buildings, with Church of San Martino on the top.

arrowInfo

Altitude: 740 m a.s.l -- Distance from Chieti: 98 km -- Population: ca. 700 inhabitants in 2010 -- Zip code: 66050 -- Phone Area Code: 0873 -- How to reach it: - road: SS 86 from Vasto

arrowHistory

The present village rose in the 12th century. It belonged to the important Monteodorisio county.

arrowPoints of Interest

  • Sant'Angelo Grotto, a few miles away, a favourite religious destination, where St. Michael Archangel is wordhipped

arrowEvents & Festivities

  • 8 May and 29 September: Feast of San Michele

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See other Provinces of Abruzzo: Chieti | L'Aquila | Pescara | Teramo