Chieti
In Abruzzo, few places have a past as closely bound to the ancient Marrucini people as Chieti. Known to the Romans as Teate, the hilltop city was their principal centre before becoming part of Rome. Chieti Scalo extends across the lower Pescara River valley, where rail lines, roads, warehouses and commercial premises form a modern counterpoint to the historic city above. The district also hosts the Chieti campus of the Gabriele d’Annunzio University of Chieti–Pescara, adding an academic role to its transport and business activity. Apennine foothills frame the valley to the west, while the urban corridor continues east toward Pescara and the Adriatic coast.
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Chieti lies along the Pescara River valley, its historic centre occupying a long hill between the Adriatic coast and Abruzzo’s Apennine interior. Known in Roman times as Teate Marrucinorum, the city retains ancient remains at the Tempietti Romani, a group of Roman temple structures in the old town. The National Archaeological Museum of Abruzzo, in Villa Frigerj, holds important regional collections including the celebrated Warrior of Capestrano. Piazza Gian Gabriele Valignani and the Cathedral of San Giustino form a focal point of the upper town, while newer neighbourhoods extend down the slopes. Browse additional webcams from the Pescara valley and Abruzzo to extend your view of Chieti.
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