Tornareccio
Province of Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy
 Dominated by Mount Pallano, on top of which are the remains of prehistoric walls, the village also preserves parts of medieval walls. Agriculture, livestock raising and dairy products are thriving activities.
 Info
Altitude: 630 m a.s.l
-- Distance from Chieti: 77 km
-- Population: ca. 1900 inhabitants in 2010
-- Zip code: 66046
-- Phone Area Code: 0872
-- Frazioni: Collecase, San Giovanni, Torricchio
-- How to reach it: motorway: A14 exit Vasto Nord - road: SS 364 from Casalbordino
History
In pre-Roman times on Mount Pallano there was a human settlement. In the Middle Ages the countryside was colonized by Benedictine monks. Among the feudal lords of the place were the Tambelli and then the Colonna. Pasquale Borrelli, a distinguished philosopher, physician and politician, was born here in 1782.
Points of Interest
- Sanctuary of the Madonna del Carmine, with a fine terracotta statue of the Virgin and Child of the 15th century.
- Remains of megalithic walls on Monte Pallano
- Convent of Vallaspra, with interesting 16th-century works
Events & Festivities
- February: Trade Fair
- May 3rd: Feast of St. Nicola
- May 4th: east of St. Emidio
- 15-16 July: Feast of Madonna del Carmine (=Our Lady of Mount Carmel)
- 29-30-31 August: Feasts of Perdono (=Forgiveness), Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St. Vincenzo
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Dominated by Mount Pallano, on top of which are the remains of prehistoric walls, the village also preserves parts of medieval walls. Agriculture, livestock raising and dairy products are thriving activities.