Battle of Ortona 1943 MuseumCastello Ducale di CrecchioChiesa di Santa Maria MaggioreBasilica della Madonna del PonteRiserva Naturale Pineta DannunzianaMuseo d'Arte "Costantino Barbella"
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Ortona

Ortona is a town in Chieti district, Abruzzo, Italy of about 13,327 people. Within 50 km by road there are 48 places to visit: 12 churches, 15 forts & heritage and 9 museums. The must-see places are Battle of Ortona 1943 Museum, Palazzo Farnese and Castello Aragonese.

42.3509° N, 14.4034° EPop. 13,327

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Within 30 km25 places
Within 50 km48
Must-see202
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

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

Battle of Ortona 1943 Museum

Museum · 1 km

Palazzo Farnese, heritage site near Ortona
Must-see

Palazzo Farnese

Heritage site · 1 km

Castello Aragonese, heritage site near Ortona
Must-see

Castello Aragonese

Heritage site · 1 km

Places near Ortona by type

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One day from Ortona

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:51 pm

84 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 Ortona
  2. Basilica della Madonna del Pontechurch · 30 min
  3. Castello Ducale di Crecchioheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Museo d'Arte "Costantino Barbella"museum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Riserva Naturale Pineta Dannunziananature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Chiesa di Santa Maria Maggiorechurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Ortona
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ortona?

Battle of Ortona 1943 Museum (museum, about 1 km), Palazzo Farnese (heritage site, about 1 km), Castello Aragonese (heritage site, about 1 km), Faro di Ortona (beach, about 1 km), Castello Ducale di Crecchio (heritage site, about 11 km), Chiesa di Santa Maria Maggiore (church, about 15 km).

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

48 places on Spotwander: 12 churches, 15 forts & heritage, 9 museums, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 viewpoint.

Which is the nearest church to Ortona?

Chiesa di Santa Maria Maggiore, about 15 km by road; Basilica della Madonna del Ponte (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Ortona?

Palazzo Farnese, about 1 km by road; Castello Aragonese (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ortona?

Start in Ortona, visit Basilica della Madonna del Ponte, then Castello Ducale di Crecchio, then Museo d'Arte "Costantino Barbella", then Riserva Naturale Pineta Dannunziana, then Chiesa di Santa Maria Maggiore, and drive back — about 84 km by road in all.