Liscia

province of Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy

Info:

Altitude: 740 m a.s.l -- Distance from Chieti: 98 km -- Population: ca. 900 inhabitants -- Zip code: -- Phone Area Code: -- How to reach it:
- road: S.N. 86 from Vasto

The place

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.

History:

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

Sights & Excursions

Grotta di Sant'Angelo, a few miles away, a favourite religious destination, where St. Michael Archangel is venerated

Events & Festivities

8 May and 29 September: Feast of San Michele

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