Chiesa di Santa Giusta Fuori le MuraChiesa di San Gregorio MagnoCastello di OcreStemma dell'AquilaSantuario della Madonna d’AppariCastello di Sant'Eusanio Forconese
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Monticchio

Monticchio is a town in L'Aquila district, Abruzzo, Italy of about 1,211 people. Within 50 km by road there are 117 places to visit: 42 churches, 38 forts & heritage and 16 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Chiesa di Santa Giusta Fuori le Mura, Chiesa di San Gregorio Magno and Castello di Ocre.

42.3203° N, 13.4638° EPop. 1,211

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Within 30 km60 places
Within 50 km117
Must-see249
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Chiesa di Santa Giusta Fuori le Mura, church near Monticchio
Must-see

Chiesa di Santa Giusta Fuori le Mura

Church · 3 km

Chiesa di San Gregorio Magno, church near Monticchio
Must-see

Chiesa di San Gregorio Magno

Church · 3 km

Castello di Ocre, heritage site near Monticchio
Must-see

Castello di Ocre

Heritage site · 4 km

Places near Monticchio by type

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One day from Monticchio

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:15 pm

40 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 Monticchio
  2. Monte Lucoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Stemma dell'Aquilapark · 45 min
  4. Santuario della Madonna d’Apparichurch · 30 min
  5. Castello di Sant'Eusanio Forconeseheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Castello di Ocreheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Monticchio
Today’s loopMonticchioStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Monticchio?

Chiesa di Santa Giusta Fuori le Mura (church, about 3 km), Chiesa di San Gregorio Magno (church, about 3 km), Castello di Ocre (heritage site, about 4 km), Necropoli di Fossa (heritage site, about 4 km), Monastero di Santo Spirito (heritage site, about 6 km), Stemma dell'Aquila (park, about 7 km).

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

117 places on Spotwander: 42 churches, 38 forts & heritage, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 museums, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest church to Monticchio?

Chiesa di Santa Giusta Fuori le Mura, about 3 km by road; Chiesa di San Gregorio Magno (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Monticchio?

Castello di Ocre, about 4 km by road; Necropoli di Fossa (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Monticchio?

Start in Monticchio, visit Monte Luco, then Stemma dell'Aquila, then Santuario della Madonna d’Appari, then Castello di Sant'Eusanio Forconese, then Castello di Ocre, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.