Pescara district, Abruzzo, Italy
Places to visit near Vicoli
Vicoli is a town in Pescara district, Abruzzo, Italy, home to about 148 people. Within 50 km by road there are 130 places to visit — 49 churches, 40 forts & heritage, 11 museums and 12 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Abbazia di San Bartolomeo (5 km), Abbazia di Santa Maria di Casanova (Torre) (6 km) and Cima della Cioccola (9 km).

Vicoli at a glance
- Location
- Pescara district, Abruzzo, Italy
- Population
- about 148
- Coordinates
- 42.3409° N, 13.8969° E
- Places within 50 km
- 130 (130 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums
Top places to visit near Vicoli
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Vicoli: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Abbazia di San BartolomeoChurches · PescaraMust-see
- Abbazia di Santa Maria di Casanova (Torre)Churches · PescaraMust-see
- Cima della CioccolaHills · PescaraMust-see
- Castello De Sterlich-AliprandiForts · PescaraMust-see
- Monte BertonaHills · PescaraMust-see
- Castello GizziForts · MoliseMust-see
- Orto Botanico Riserva Lago di PenneWildlife · PescaraMust-see
- Torre e Palazzo De FeliceForts · PescaraMust-see
- Abbazia di San Pietro Ad OratoriumChurches · L'AquilaMust-see
- Castello PiccolominiForts · L'AquilaMust-see
- Chiesa di Santa Maria MaggioreChurches · PescaraMust-see
- Caracciolo CastleForts · IserniaMust-see
More places near Vicoli
- Chiesa di Santa Maria di Cartignano · church · Pescara · ~19 km · Must-see
- Castello Mediceo · fort · Pescara · ~19 km · Must-see
- Chiesa della Beata Vergine Maria del Soccorso · church · Pescara · ~21 km · Must-see
- Castello di Rocca Calascio · fort · L'Aquila · ~21 km · Must-see
- Chiesa di Santa Maria della Pietà · church · L'Aquila · ~22 km · Must-see
- Palazzo Santucci · fort · L'Aquila · ~22 km · Must-see
- Castel Menardo · attraction · Pescara · ~24 km · Must-see
- Castel Menardo · fort · Molise · ~24 km · Must-see
- Castello Cantelmo · fort · Pescara · ~24 km · Must-see
- Taverna Ducale · museum · Pescara · ~24 km · Must-see
- Chiesa di Santa Maria De' Centurelli · church · L'Aquila · ~25 km · Must-see
- Castello di Salle · fort · Isernia · ~25 km · Must-see
Things to see near Vicoli, by type
Churches near Vicoli
83 churches within 100 km of Vicoli. The closest is Abbazia di San Bartolomeo (5 km). Best time: year-round.
- Abbazia di San Bartolomeo · church · Pescara · ~5 km · Must-see
- Abbazia di Santa Maria di Casanova (Torre) · church · Pescara · ~6 km · Must-see
- Abbazia di San Pietro Ad Oratorium · church · L'Aquila · ~16 km · Must-see
- Chiesa di Santa Maria Maggiore · church · Pescara · ~17 km · Must-see
- Chiesa di Santa Maria di Cartignano · church · Pescara · ~19 km · Must-see
- Chiesa della Beata Vergine Maria del Soccorso · church · Pescara · ~21 km · Must-see
Forts & heritage near Vicoli
80 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vicoli. The closest is Castello De Sterlich-Aliprandi (9 km). Best time: october to february.
- Castello De Sterlich-Aliprandi · fort · Pescara · ~9 km · Must-see
- Castello Gizzi · fort · Molise · ~14 km · Must-see
- Torre e Palazzo De Felice · fort · Pescara · ~15 km · Must-see
- Castello Piccolomini · fort · L'Aquila · ~17 km · Must-see
- Caracciolo Castle · fort · Isernia · ~18 km · Must-see
- Castello Mediceo · fort · Pescara · ~19 km · Must-see
Museums near Vicoli
24 museums within 100 km of Vicoli. The closest is Taverna Ducale (24 km). Best time: year-round.
- Taverna Ducale · museum · Pescara · ~24 km · Must-see
- Museo Archeologico Nazionale d'Abruzzo - la Civitella · museum · Chieti · ~27 km · Must-see
- Museo d'Arte "Costantino Barbella" · museum · Chieti · ~28 km · Must-see
- Duomo di Atri · museum · Teramo · ~34 km · Must-see
- Museo Capitolare di Atri · museum · Teramo · ~34 km · Must-see
- Museo Casa Natale di Gabriele d'Annunzio · museum · Pescara · ~36 km · Must-see
Hill stations & viewpoints near Vicoli
18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Vicoli. The closest is Cima della Cioccola (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Cima della Cioccola · viewpoint · Pescara · ~9 km · Must-see
- Monte Bertona · viewpoint · Pescara · ~9 km · Must-see
- Monte Prena · viewpoint · L'Aquila · ~26 km · Must-see
- Monte Brancastello · viewpoint · L'Aquila · ~30 km · Must-see
- Monte Giove · viewpoint · Teramo · ~33 km · Must-see
- Monte Aquila · viewpoint · L'Aquila · ~37 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Vicoli
13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Vicoli. The closest is Orto Botanico Riserva Lago di Penne (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Orto Botanico Riserva Lago di Penne · sanctuary · Pescara · ~14 km · Must-see
- Riserva Naturale Sorgenti del Fiume Pescara · sanctuary · Pescara · ~25 km · Must-see
- Riserva Naturale Regionale Oasi WWF Calanchi di Atri · sanctuary · Teramo · ~33 km · Must-see
- Riserva Naturale Pineta Dannunziana · sanctuary · Pescara · ~38 km · Must-see
- Marine Protected Area Torre del Cerrano - B Zone · sanctuary · Abruzzo · ~39 km · Must-see
- Maiella National Park · sanctuary · Isernia · ~40 km · Must-see
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Vicoli
9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Vicoli. The closest is Lago di Pietranzoni (30 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Lago di Pietranzoni · lake · L'Aquila · ~30 km · Must-see
- Lago Sant'Angelo · lake · Isernia · ~51 km · Must-see
- Lago di Scanno · lake · Isernia · ~59 km · Must-see
- Lago della Duchessa · lake · L'Aquila · ~60 km · Must-see
- Lago di Bomba · lake · Isernia · ~67 km · Must-see
- Lago di Scandarello · lake · Perugia · ~77 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Vicoli
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.
- Start in Vicoli
- 5 km Abbazia di San Bartolomeo · church, Pescara
- 5 km Cima della Cioccola · viewpoint, Pescara
- 5 km Monte Bertona · viewpoint, Pescara
- 3 km Abbazia di Santa Maria di Casanova (Torre) · church, Pescara
- 13 km Castello De Sterlich-Aliprandi · heritage site, Pescara
- 9 km Back to Vicoli
Plan a longer trip from Vicoli — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Vicoli
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How to reach Vicoli
All places near Vicoli by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Riserva Naturale Sorgenti del Fiume Pescara · sanctuary · Pescara · ~25 km · Must-see
- Castello di San Pio Delle Camere · fort · L'Aquila · ~25 km · Must-see
- Giardino Dei Semplici · park · Chieti · ~26 km · Must-see
- Monte Prena · viewpoint · L'Aquila · ~26 km · Must-see
- Museo Archeologico Nazionale d'Abruzzo - la Civitella · museum · Chieti · ~27 km · Must-see
- Chiesa della Santissima Trinità · church · Chieti · ~28 km · Must-see
- Castello di Bominaco · fort · L'Aquila · ~28 km · Must-see
- Palazzo De' Mayo · fort · Chieti · ~28 km · Must-see
- Cattedrale di San Giustino · church · Chieti · ~28 km · Must-see
- Chiesa di Santa Maria Degli Angeli · church · Teramo · ~28 km · Must-see
- Oratorio di San Pellegrino · church · L'Aquila · ~28 km · Must-see
- Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta · church · L'Aquila · ~28 km · Must-see
- Museo d'Arte "Costantino Barbella" · museum · Chieti · ~28 km · Must-see
- Chiesa di San Panfilo · church · Pescara · ~29 km · Must-see
- Peltuinum · fort · L'Aquila · ~29 km · Must-see
- Chiesa di Sant'Agostino · church · Pescara · ~29 km · Must-see
- Castello di Roccacasale · fort · Isernia · ~30 km · Must-see
- Collegiata di San Michele Arcangelo · church · Pescara · ~30 km · Must-see
- Monte Brancastello · viewpoint · L'Aquila · ~30 km · Must-see
- Castel Camponeschi · fort · L'Aquila · ~30 km · Must-see
- Lago di Pietranzoni · lake · L'Aquila · ~30 km · Must-see
- Castello di Barisciano · fort · L'Aquila · ~31 km · Must-see
- Rovine del Castello di Beffi · fort · L'Aquila · ~31 km · Must-see
- Area Archeologica Corfinium · fort · L'Aquila · ~31 km · Must-see
- Chiesa di San Massimo · church · Teramo · ~33 km · Must-see
- Monte Giove · viewpoint · Teramo · ~33 km · Must-see
- Riserva Naturale Regionale Oasi WWF Calanchi di Atri · sanctuary · Teramo · ~33 km · Must-see
- Chiesa di San Martino · church · Teramo · ~33 km · Must-see
- Giardino Botanico Daniela Brescia · park · Isernia · ~33 km · Must-see
- Eremo di San Venanzio · church · L'Aquila · ~34 km · Must-see
- Basilica della Madonna Dei Sette Dolori · church · Pescara · ~34 km · Must-see
- Chiesa di San Francesco · church · Teramo · ~34 km · Must-see
- Duomo di Atri · museum · Teramo · ~34 km · Must-see
- Museo Capitolare di Atri · museum · Teramo · ~34 km · Must-see
- Santuario di San Gabriele · church · Teramo · ~35 km · Must-see
- Shrine of Hercules Curinus · fort · Isernia · ~35 km · Must-see
- Abbazia di Santa Maria di Ronzano · church · Teramo · ~35 km · Must-see
- Chiesa di Cristo Re · church · Pescara · ~35 km · Must-see
- Castello Medievale di Gagliano Aterno · fort · L'Aquila · ~36 km · Must-see
- Tempio Italico di Castel di Ieri in Località Pié di Francia · fort · L'Aquila · ~36 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Forte Spagnolo · fort · L'Aquila · ~51 km · Must-see
- Lago Sant'Angelo · lake · Isernia · ~51 km · Must-see
- Castle of Ortona Dei Marsi · fort · L'Aquila · ~51 km · Must-see
- Museo D'arte Sacra della Marsica · museum · L'Aquila · ~51 km · Must-see
- Castello Piccolomini · fort · L'Aquila · ~51 km · Must-see
- Parco del Sole · park · L'Aquila · ~51 km · Must-see
- Palazzo Alfieri · fort · L'Aquila · ~51 km · Must-see
- Fontana Luminosa · fort · L'Aquila · ~51 km · Must-see
- Casa del Combattente · fort · L'Aquila · ~51 km · Must-see
- Castello Ducale di Casoli · fort · Molise · ~51 km · Must-see
- MAXXI L'Aquila · museum · L'Aquila · ~51 km · Must-see
- Chiesa della Concezione · church · L'Aquila · ~51 km · Must-see
- Casa Museo Signorini Corsi (Closed) · museum · L'Aquila · ~51 km · Must-see
- Piazza del Duomo · viewpoint · L'Aquila · ~51 km · Must-see
- Casa di Jacopo di Notar Nanni · fort · L'Aquila · ~51 km · Must-see
- Basilica di San Giuseppe Artigiano · church · L'Aquila · ~51 km · Must-see
- Oratorio di Sant'Antonio Dei Cavalieri De' Nardis · church · L'Aquila · ~51 km · Must-see
- Mura dell'Aquila · church · L'Aquila · ~52 km · Must-see
- Castello Cantelmo · fort · Isernia · ~52 km · Must-see
- Battle of Ortona 1943 Museum · museum · Chieti · ~52 km · Must-see
- Palazzo Farnese · fort · Chieti · ~52 km · Must-see
- Munda - Museo Nazionale d’Abruzzo · museum · L'Aquila · ~52 km · Must-see
- Castello Aragonese · fort · Chieti · ~52 km · Must-see
- Faro di Ortona · beach · Chieti · ~53 km · Must-see
- Museo Diocesano di Lanciano · museum · Molise · ~53 km · Must-see
- Basilica della Madonna del Ponte · church · Molise · ~53 km · Must-see
- Chiesa di Santa Maria de Praediis · church · Teramo · ~53 km · Must-see
- Monte Luco · viewpoint · L'Aquila · ~54 km · Must-see
- Chiesa di Santa Maria A Mare · church · Teramo · ~56 km · Must-see
- Eremo di San Domenico · church · L'Aquila · ~56 km · Must-see
- Castello di Roccascalegna · fort · Isernia · ~57 km · Must-see
- Cappella Gentilizia de Bartolomei · church · Teramo · ~57 km · Must-see
- Polo Museale Civico La Rocca · museum · Teramo · ~57 km · Must-see
- Scala Santa · church · Teramo · ~58 km · Must-see
- Porto di Giulianova · beach · Abruzzo · ~58 km · Must-see
- Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assisi · church · Teramo · ~58 km · Must-see
- Museo Archeologico Nazionale · museum · Teramo · ~58 km · Must-see
- Necropoli di Campovalano · fort · Teramo · ~58 km · Must-see
- Santuario della Madonna Dello Splendore · church · Teramo · ~58 km · Must-see
- Museo D'arte Dello Splendore · museum · Teramo · ~58 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churches | 49 | 83 | Abbazia di San Bartolomeo (5 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 40 | 80 | Castello De Sterlich-Aliprandi (9 km) |
| Museums | 11 | 24 | Taverna Ducale (24 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 12 | 18 | Cima della Cioccola (9 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 9 | 13 | Orto Botanico Riserva Lago di Penne (14 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 1 | 9 | Lago di Pietranzoni (30 km) |
| Parks | 4 | 8 | Giardino Dei Semplici (26 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 0 | 6 | Faro di Ortona (53 km) |
| Caves | 2 | 3 | Grotte di Stiffe (38 km) |
| Other attractions | 1 | 2 | Castel Menardo (24 km) |
| Treks | 1 | 1 | European Long Distance Path E1 - Part Italy - Campania (46 km) |
| Buddhist sites | 0 | 1 | Abbazia di San Salvatore Maggiore (95 km) |
Vicoli: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Vicoli?
Abbazia di San Bartolomeo (church, about 5 km), Abbazia di Santa Maria di Casanova (Torre) (church, about 6 km), Cima della Cioccola (viewpoint, about 9 km), Castello De Sterlich-Aliprandi (heritage site, about 9 km), Monte Bertona (viewpoint, about 9 km), Castello Gizzi (heritage site, about 14 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Vicoli?
130 places on Spotwander: 49 churches, 40 forts & heritage, 11 museums, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens.
Which is the nearest church to Vicoli?
Abbazia di San Bartolomeo, about 5 km by road; Abbazia di Santa Maria di Casanova (Torre) (6 km) is next.
Which is the nearest fort to Vicoli?
Castello De Sterlich-Aliprandi, about 9 km by road; Castello Gizzi (14 km) is next.
Which is the nearest museum to Vicoli?
Taverna Ducale, about 24 km by road; Museo Archeologico Nazionale d'Abruzzo - la Civitella (27 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Vicoli?
Start in Vicoli, visit Abbazia di San Bartolomeo, then Cima della Cioccola, then Monte Bertona, then Abbazia di Santa Maria di Casanova (Torre), then Castello De Sterlich-Aliprandi, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Vicoli?
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.
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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Vicoli’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Vicoli on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.