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Scanno
Wool-town of stairways and goldsmiths deep in the Sagittario gorge, famously photographed by Cartier-Bresson. Just below, Lago di Scanno reveals its heart shape from the Sentiero del Cuore viewpoint.
50 km · about 60 min drive
Abruzzo, Italy · Europe
Atessa sits on the route: 10 minutes from Tornareccio, 51km from Pescara Circuit.
Atessa is a town located in Abruzzo, Italy. With a population of 4,410, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Atessa sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Atessa to your route.
Atessa (locally L'Atésse) is a municipality in the province of Chieti, Abruzzo, south-eastern Italy. It is part of the Val di Sangro mountain community. It is the largest municipality in the province by extension and eighth by population.
The closest airport is Abruzzo Airport, which is 41 miles distance. The closestRead more
beach is Lido di Casalbordino, a 17 miles drive. The town hospital is Azienda Sanitaria Locale 2 Lanciano, though there are several other medical center options available in town. The closest railway station is Atessa Vasto-S. Salvo train station, 2 miles from city center.
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Atessa is located in Abruzzo, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 42.0702 latitude, 14.4505 longitude.
Atessa has a population of approximately 4,410 people, making it a town in Italy.
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ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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Wool-town of stairways and goldsmiths deep in the Sagittario gorge, famously photographed by Cartier-Bresson. Just below, Lago di Scanno reveals its heart shape from the Sentiero del Cuore viewpoint.
50 km · about 60 min drive
historic highway
At 25.8km the longest track ever to host a Formula One World Championship race, in 1957. The enormous triangle of Abruzzo public roads climbs from the Adriatic into the hills and back down a long coastal straight, all still drivable.
51 km · about 60 min drive
April to October
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