OcriticumCaldora-Cantelmo CastleCastello CantelmoComplesso della Santissima AnnunziataMaiella National ParkShrine of Hercules Curinus
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Cansano

Cansano is a town in L'Aquila district, Abruzzo, Italy of about 281 people. Within 50 km by road there are 79 places to visit: 34 forts & heritage, 21 churches and 2 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Ocriticum, Caldora-Cantelmo Castle and Castello Cantelmo.

42.0035° N, 14.0134° EPop. 281

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Within 30 km31 places
Within 50 km79
Must-see251
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Ocriticum

Heritage site · 2 km · Isernia

Caldora-Cantelmo Castle, heritage site near Cansano
Must-see

Caldora-Cantelmo Castle

Heritage site · 7 km · Isernia

Castello Cantelmo, heritage site near Cansano
Must-see

Castello Cantelmo

Heritage site · 7 km · Isernia

Places near Cansano by type

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One day from Cansano

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:18 pm

52 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Cansano
  2. Caldora-Cantelmo Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Maiella National Parknational park · 2 hrs
  4. Shrine of Hercules Curinusheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Complesso della Santissima Annunziatachurch · 30 min
  6. Castello Cantelmoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Cansano
Today’s loopCansanoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Cansano?

Ocriticum (heritage site, about 2 km), Caldora-Cantelmo Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Castello Cantelmo (heritage site, about 7 km), Complesso della Santissima Annunziata (church, about 11 km), Maiella National Park (national park, about 12 km), Monte Amaro (viewpoint, about 14 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Cansano?

79 places on Spotwander: 34 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 museums, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Cansano?

Ocriticum, about 2 km by road; Caldora-Cantelmo Castle (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Cansano?

Complesso della Santissima Annunziata, about 11 km by road; Chiesa di Santa Maria Delle Grazie (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Cansano?

Start in Cansano, visit Caldora-Cantelmo Castle, then Maiella National Park, then Shrine of Hercules Curinus, then Complesso della Santissima Annunziata, then Castello Cantelmo, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.