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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.

The theater was probably built in the 1st century AD. The ancient structure was circular, over 80 meters in diameter and could accommodate about 5,000 spectators. Today, the ruins of the theater lie between the houses of the new city district.

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.

Chieti is a historic city full of monuments. According to legend, Chieti was founded by Achilles, who named it Teate in honor of his mother. It was an important center during the period of the Roman Empire. In Chieti it is possible to admire various important monuments: the Cathedral of San Giustino, the archaeological museum of Civitella, Corso Marrucino and the Villa Comunale stand out in terms of importance.

The city of Chieti is among the most important in Abruzzo, it is a provincial capital and is considered one of the oldest cities in Italy. Legend has it that the city was named by Achilles in honor of his mother Thetis. The Cathedral of San Giustino is worth a visit.

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Abruzzo - Chieti