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Places in Abruzzo Province of Chieti > Miglianico

Miglianico province of Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy history | sights | where to stay | events | news & links | province index Info: Altitude: 125 m a.s.l -- Distance from Chieti: 19 km -- Population: ca. 4400 inhabitants -- Zip code: -- Phone Area Code: -- How to reach it: motorway: A14 exit Pescara Sud - bus, trains: - road:

The place Famous for its productions of wines, this small town stands out with the Church of San Pantaleone towering above the roofs of the houses, against a landscape of never-ending vineyards. History: There was a Roman settlement where the village now rises, in some way connected to the Aemelia gens, from whose name Miglianico is aethymologically derived. In the X century a citadel with a castle (now tranformed into a palace) existed, which later on came under the rule of various important families. Sights & Excursions The Church of San Pantaleone, with fine XVIII-century stuccos, in honor of the Patron Saint The medieval castle, now restored into an imposing palace Events & Festivities July: "Miglianico Tour" footrace 27 July: Feast of San Pantaleone, which inspired both F.P.Michetti's paintings entitled "Il Voto" (The Vow) and one of D'Annunzio's short stories August: Wine festival Hotels, Lodging, Restaurants Agritourist Centers

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