Basilica della Madonna del PonteBattle of Ortona 1943 MuseumCastello Ducale di CrecchioPorto di VastoCastello Ducale di CasoliCastello di Monteodorisio
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Fossacesia

Fossacesia is a town in Abruzzo, Italy of about 3,644 people. Within 50 km by road there are 52 places to visit: 9 churches, 19 forts & heritage and 9 museums. The must-see places are Basilica della Madonna del Ponte, Museo Diocesano di Lanciano and Battle of Ortona 1943 Museum.

42.2420° N, 14.4834° EPop. 3,644

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Within 30 km12 places
Within 50 km52
Must-see196
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Basilica della Madonna del Ponte, church near Fossacesia
Must-see

Basilica della Madonna del Ponte

Church · 10 km · Molise

Museo Diocesano di Lanciano, museum near Fossacesia
Must-see

Museo Diocesano di Lanciano

Museum · 10 km · Molise

Battle of Ortona 1943 Museum, museum near Fossacesia
Must-see

Battle of Ortona 1943 Museum

Museum · 17 km · Chieti

Places near Fossacesia by type

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One day from Fossacesia

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:56 pm

127 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 Fossacesia
  2. Battle of Ortona 1943 Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Castello Ducale di Crecchioheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Basilica della Madonna del Pontechurch · 30 min
  5. Castello Ducale di Casoliheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Porto di Vastonature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Fossacesia
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Fossacesia?

Basilica della Madonna del Ponte (church, about 10 km), Museo Diocesano di Lanciano (museum, about 10 km), Battle of Ortona 1943 Museum (museum, about 17 km), Palazzo Farnese (heritage site, about 18 km), Castello Ducale di Crecchio (heritage site, about 18 km), Faro di Ortona (beach, about 18 km).

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

52 places on Spotwander: 9 churches, 19 forts & heritage, 9 museums, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 viewpoint.

Which is the nearest church to Fossacesia?

Basilica della Madonna del Ponte, about 10 km by road; Chiesa di Santa Maria Maggiore (32 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Fossacesia?

Palazzo Farnese, about 18 km by road; Castello Ducale di Crecchio (18 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Fossacesia?

Start in Fossacesia, visit Battle of Ortona 1943 Museum, then Castello Ducale di Crecchio, then Basilica della Madonna del Ponte, then Castello Ducale di Casoli, then Porto di Vasto, and drive back — about 127 km by road in all.