A hill town in the Sangro valley, a few kilometres inland from the Adriatic, spread across three hills with four medieval quarters.
Go in April to June and September to October.
- Province
- Chieti
- People
- 34,000
Its cathedral stands on the arches of the Roman Diocletian Bridge, and the church of San Francesco keeps the Eucharistic Miracle that has drawn pilgrims for centuries.
At the table in Abruzzo
Brodetto alla vasteseWhole small fish and mantis shrimp cook gently in fresh tomatoes and green pepper.
Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo
Montepulciano
Tables
Pizzeria Piana del Sole
A pizzeria in Lanciano's Villa Stanazzo district with outdoor tables and take-away, for relaxed evening pizza.
Pizzeria
Where to stay in Lanciano
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Where next
Pescara
About 30 km as the crow flies. Adriatic beach resort, D'Annunzio's birthplace and museum.
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Santo Stefano di Sessanio
About 65 km as the crow flies
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