Chieti Old Town
Chieti
A hilltop old town with Roman temple ruins, a Gothic cathedral and the Marrucino Theatre, with views over the Majella mountains and the sea.
Chieti is one of the oldest cities in Italy, known in antiquity as Teate Marrucinorum. Its old town has the ruins of three small Roman temples, a Roman theatre and underground cisterns. The cathedral's Gothic bell tower soars above the town, and the 19th-century Marrucino Theatre is lavishly decorated. The main street, Corso Marrucino, is pleasant for a stroll and some shopping. It is about 15 km from Pescara and can be reached by train plus cable car, or by bus.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- National Archaeological Museum of Abruzzo
- Birthplace of Gabriele D'Annunzio
- Museo delle Genti d'Abruzzo
- Corso Manthonè Old Town
- Pineta Dannunziana
- Ponte del Mare
- Pescara Lungomare & Beaches
- Guardiagrele