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Nearby is the Complesso Archeologico la Civitella ( 0871 6 31 37; www.lacivitella.it ; Via Pian-
ell; adult/reduced €4/2; 9am-7.30pm Tue-Sun) , a modern museum built round a Roman am-
phitheatre. Exhibits chart the history of Chieti and include weapons and pottery dating
back to the Iron Age.
About 3km downhill from the historic centre, Agriturismo Il Quadrifoglio ( 0871 63 4 00;
www.agriturismoilquadrifoglio.com ; Strada Licini 22; s/d €40/50; ) is a picturesque farmhouse
with rustic rooms, panoramic views and a lovely, overflowing garden. Meals are €15 to
€20. To get here follow signs to Colle Marcone.
Chieti's helpful tourist office ( 0871 6 36 40; Via Spaventa 47; 8am-1pm & 4-7pm Mon-Sat
Jul-Sep, 8am-1pm Mon-Sat & 3-6pm Tue, Thu & Fri Oct-Jun) can provide information and accom-
modation lists for the town and surrounding area.
Regular buses (€2.20, 20 minutes) link Chieti with Pescara.
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Vasto
POP 39,800
On Abruzzo's southern coast, the hilltop town of Vasto has an atmospheric medieval
quarter and superb sea views. Much of the centrostorico dates from the 15th century, a
golden period in which the city was known as 'the Athens of the Abruzzi'; it is also distin-
guished as the birthplace of the poet Gabriele Rossetti.
Two kilometres downhill is the blowzy resort of Vasto Marina , a strip of hotels, restaur-
ants and camp grounds fronting a long sandy beach. About 5km further north along the
coast is the beautiful Spiaggia di Punta Penna and the Riserva Naturale di Punta Aderci
( www.puntaderci.it ) , a 285-hectare area of uncontaminated rocky coastline, ideal for long
beach walks, swimming and diving.
Sights & Activities
In summer the action is on the beach at Vasto Marina. Up in the old town, interest centres
on the small historic centre, with the landmark Castello Caldoresco located on Piazza Ros-
setti.
Cattedrale di San Giuseppe
CATHEDRAL
 
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