Abruzzo's largest city and liveliest beach resort, Pescara stretches a long sweep of Adriatic sand behind a busy waterfront.
It was the birthplace of the poet Gabriele d'Annunzio, whose restored childhood home survives as a museum of the old town.
When to visit Pescara
Average highs and lows across the year.
What to see first
Birthplace of Gabriele d'Annunzio
The Pescara townhouse where d'Annunzio was born in 1863, a survivor among the 1943 ruins.
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What to eat, and drink
- The dishRagù di pecoraIn the Marsica area of Abruzzo, ragù di pecora turns mature sheep meat into a slow-cooked sauce.
- The dishChitarra with lamb ragù and fried artichokeFine strands of egg chitarra take on a buttery lamb ragù, while thin fried artichoke adds a crisp finish.
- The wineCerasuolo d'Abruzzo
- The wineMontepulciano
The year in Pescara
The rituals, races, and processions the city still keeps.
More of Abruzzo
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