Pescara Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Abruzzo, Central Italy
About Pescara
During the Greek and Roman eras, it was called Aternum. Pescara was used as a maritime emporium to carry out commercial activities with other centres located on the Adriatic or overseas coasts. Destroyed by the Lombards and disputed by the Normans and the Aragonese, it later became an important coastal fortress. During the Second World War, Pescara suffered violent bombardments which partially destroyed the historic centre; this resulted in a predominantly modern-looking city. However, Pescara Vecchia preserves monuments of great interest and artistic and architectural value, such as the Cathedral of Saint Cetteo, strongly desired by D'Annunzio, and the Bourbonic Bath, which was the ancient prison of Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. Taxis are few, it is an easy city to walk around. There are p
Top Attractions in Pescara
Explore the best things to see and do in Pescara:
- ★Cattedrale di San Cetteo
- ★Nave di Cascella
Where to Eat in Pescara
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Alcyone Beach Club
- 🍴Circolo 3 Fave
- 🍴Dious
- 🍴Filippo Cucina di Mare
- 🍴La Figlia di Attilio
- 🍴Le Scoglio
Where to Stay in Pescara
- 🏨Abruzzo Villa Rental
- 🏨Agriturismo Le Cicale
- 🏨Ambra Palace
- 🏨B&B Pescara Centro
- 🏨Best Western Hotel Plaza
- 🏨Borgomarino Bed & Breakfast
Pescara Travel Guide Sections
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