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At a glance
- Type
- Historic village
- Elevation
- 530 m above sea level
- Area
- 15,400,000 m²
- Coordinates
- 42°13′60″ N, 14°01′00″ E
- Address
- Comune, Corso Umberto I
History and description
Abbateggio is a comune and town in the province of Pescara in the Abruzzo region of Italy.
History
The first documents about the village's existence date back to the 10th century, which suggest the area became populated around 871 AD.
In 1929, under the prime ministership of Benito Mussolini, the village was amalgamated with Roccamorice under the jurisdiction of San Valentino. It became a separate municipality once again in 1947, under the mayoralty of Gino Di Benedetto.
Tourism and culture
The Cusano district of the comune is home to the ruins of an ancient castle and other early medieval buildings.
Abbateggio has been named one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").
Last Sunday in July - Majella Park Literary Award.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Abbateggio».
Photos
Getting there
Scafa-San Valentino-Caramanico TermeTrain, nearest
4.1 km as the crow flies
AbbateggioComune, Corso Umberto I
Aeroporto internazionale d'Abruzzo Pasquale Liberi25.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Abbateggio?
Abbateggio is in Abbateggio, in the province of Pescara (Abruzzo), Italy. Address: Comune, Corso Umberto I. GPS coordinates: 42.23333, 14.01667.
What else is there to see near Abbateggio?
Nearby you’ll find: Museo dei Fossili e delle Ambre (2.3 km away), Grotta dei Piccioni (4.8 km away), Castel Menardo (5.8 km away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 3 photos
- 20260725 via angelo de thomasis abbateggio PD01931 — Paul Danese, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 20260725 via angelo de thomasis abbateggio PD02005 — Paul Danese, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ABBATEGGIO CASCATA DI CUSANO — Marcy digi Marcella Di Girolamo, CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences