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Monteodorisio

Province of Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy

In a strategic position along the valley of the Sinello river, a few miles away from the Adriatic Sea, rises this ancient village, famous nowadays for its Madonna delle Grazie Sanctuary, a favourite destination for pilgrims.

arrowInfo

Altitude: 315 m a.s.l -- Distance from Chieti: 77 km -- Population: ca. 2300 inhabitants -- Zip code: -- Phone Area Code: -- How to reach it: motorway: A14 exit Vasto Sud

arrowHistory

The site was inhabited in Roman times, as shown by remains of the early Chrisian era. In the Middle Ages its key strategic position was strengthened by a massive castle which still stands on top of the village. Later on it was under the Caldora and the d'Avalos.

arrowSights & Excursions

  • The XV-century castle
  • The medieval city walls (remains)
  • Suriani Palace, with frescos by artists Biondi and D'Agostino
  • The Madonna delle Grazie Sanctuary

arrowEvents & Festivities

  • 6 September: Feast of Madonna delle Grazie, with pilgrims coming in huge numbers

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