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

Built in the Middle Ages, this gateway is one of the main entrances to the ancient village. On one of its sides, you can read a verse by Gabriele D'Annunzio, which reads: "The city of stone, shone in the clear of May."

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.

During the Second World War, a gunpowder depot blew up and seriously damaged the facility. A subsequent landslide destroyed further parts. The facility was restored in 2001. Now it looks almost a bit too new, but the next few centuries will change that again :-)

Inside the majestic cathedral of St. Thomas, since 1258 it has housed, in the crypt, the relics of the Apostle Thomas and the chalcedony tombstone stolen from Chios, an Aegean island, by Leo from Ortona during a military action. At the end of 1570 it rose to the dignity of Cathedral and on 23 December 1859, with the Bull of Pius IX, it was awarded the title of Minor Basilica.

A beautiful castle

ok nice place 1

The Aragonese castle of Ortona is not only a splendid monument but also an excellent panoramic point. From here you can admire the Trabocchi coast to the south and a beautiful stretch of the famous cycle path. Entry to the castle area is free and it's worth taking a tour just for how well maintained it is.