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the small village with the castle is beautiful... it's a challenging climb to get there

Located under the northern portico of the collegiate church of Santa Maria Maggiore, in the tabernacle, is a fresco depicting a Madonna breastfeeding the Child.

Guardiagrele the “terrace of Abruzzo” charming village located on the slopes of the Maiella.

The ancient village of Crecchio, between the Adriatic coast and the Maiella massif, houses the ducal castle “De Riseis-D’Aragona. Today it is home to the Museum of Byzantine Abruzzo and Medieval Art.

The Cathedral Church of San Giustino, also dedicated to the apostle Thomas and the Virgin of the Assumption, stands on an ancient factory of a previous Church. A beautiful impact on the square of the same name.

Why on a high hill? Churches played a dual role during this period. They served a defensive function and were cult centers. A high, hard-to-reach hill was ideal for defense and shelter during sieges, and on a symbolic level, building on the highest hills corresponded to a location "closer to God".

Chieti Cathedral (Cattedrale di San Giustino) is located in the oldest part of the city located on a hill (Chieti alta). It was built in this place at the end of the 9th century.

After passing the village of Pretoro in the direction of Passo Lanciano/Roccamontepiano, you will find the beautiful work made with Majella stone and symbol of the territory. The legend of "Lu Lope" of Pretoro recalls ancestral fears typical of mountain areas. Immersed in the Maielletta Mountain Community, Pretoro is part of the most beautiful villages in Italy not only for its historical and architectural peculiarities, but also for the intensity of its traditions. The solemn celebrations in honor of San Domenico Abate combine the sacredness of the religious festival with the profound poetry of popular beliefs. Every year, on the first Sunday of May, after the Holy Mass in the Church dedicated to the Saint, the first morning is always dedicated to the "serpari". The largest and most beautiful snakes found in the surroundings of Pretoro are carried in procession behind the statue of San Domenico and, subsequently, the serpents who have captured the three longest snakes are rewarded.