Things to Do in Giulianova

The main cathedral in Giulianova, built in the 15th century with a simple brick facade and a tall bell tower. Inside, the wooden ceiling and a few Renaissance frescoes are the highlights.

🕐 Daily 08:00-12:00 & 16:00-19:00

💡 Look for the crypt beneath the altar — it's often open and contains Romanesque columns. Very quiet on weekday afternoons.

A 19th-century neo-Gothic cathedral with a striking rose window and marble interior. The bell tower offers panoramic views for a small fee.

🕐 08:00–12:00, 16:00–19:00 daily

💡 The crypt below contains Roman ruins. Ask the sacristan to unlock it – it's free but often overlooked.

Romanesque-Gothic cathedral built in the 15th century, with a striking rose window and a crypt housing relics of the patron saint.

🕐 Daily 8:00–12:00 & 16:00–19:00

💡 Visit late afternoon for the best light through the rose window.

A large, airy octagonal church built in the 15th century, with a striking brick dome and simple stone interior. It sits in a quiet piazza just off the main street.

🕐 Daily 9am–12pm, 4pm–7pm

💡 Pop in after 4pm when the sun hits the stained glass above the altar — it casts coloured light across the white walls. No dress code, but shoulders covered are appreciated.

A 13th-century cathedral with a striking Romanesque-Gothic facade and a plain, atmospheric interior. The crypt holds relics of the patron saint.

🕐 Mon-Sat 8:00-12:00, 16:00-19:00; Sun 9:00-12:00, 16:00-19:00

💡 Check mass times if you want silence; otherwise, pop in mid-morning when it's quietest. No photography inside during services.

A medieval watchtower, the last remnant of the city walls. You can walk around its base for free; interior access is limited but occasionally open during festivals.

🕐 Exterior always accessible

💡 Stand at the base and look up to see the original stonework. It's best photographed in late afternoon light.

16th-century cathedral with a sober stone facade. Inside, a large wooden crucifix by local carver and a notable Neapolitan crib scene.

🕐 Mon-Sat 8am-12pm, 4pm-7pm; Sun 8am-1pm, 4pm-8pm

💡 Check the side chapel on the left for the little-known fresco fragments from the 1400s. Quietest around 4pm on weekdays.

Old town on the hill with medieval street grid, a small octagonal tower, and several palazzi with wrought-iron balconies. No entry fees anywhere.

🕐 24 hours daily

💡 Walk up Via del Popolo for the best preserved arcades. The public elevator at Piazza Fosse is free and saves you the steep climb. Closes at 8pm, so plan accordingly.

A small hilltop sanctuary and monastery just outside town. The church is modest but the view from the terrace over the coastline and Gran Sasso mountains is spectacular. Site of a reported Marian apparition in 1557.

🕐 Church: daily 07:30-12:30 & 15:30-19:00. Museum: same hours but often closed 12:30-15:30.

💡 Walk up from Piazza della Libertà — it's a 15-minute climb with benches along the path. The little museum beside the church is free and shows old ex-voto paintings.

A long, clean seafront promenade with a wide sandy beach. Good for walking, cycling, or sitting on a bench watching the Adriatic. The pier stretches into the sea and gives a fine view back at the town.

🕐 24 hours

💡 Go at sunset for the best light on the old town above. Free public showers are at the northern end near the port.

A long, free public beach with fine sand and calm waters, backed by a palm-lined promenade. Open year-round, but lifeguards and facilities run June to September.

🕐 24/7

💡 Go to the stretch near Piazza della Marina at sunset for the best light and fewer crowds.

The seafront promenade stretches for several kilometres, with a wide pedestrian path lined with palm trees and benches. Good for a walk or bike ride with views of the Adriatic.

🕐 24 hours

💡 Go at sunset for the best light and fewer crowds. The free public beach access points are between stabilimenti.

A long, flat coastal walk lined with palms and benches, perfect for strolling, cycling, or watching sunsets over the Adriatic.

🕐 Always open

💡 Rent a bike from the stands near Piazza della Libertà for a quick ride along the entire 3 km stretch.

A broad, clean public beach with free access stretches along the Adriatic coast. Plenty of space for sunbathing, swimming, and a seaside promenade walk.

🕐 Always open

💡 Arrive early in summer to grab a shady spot near the pier. The water is calm in the morning before the wind picks up around noon.

Long public beach with free stretches south of the main pier. Clean sand and calm swimming. Blue Flag water quality.

🕐 24 hours daily

💡 Avoid the paid stabilimenti. Free beach starts about 500m past the port. Best spot is near the small dune area before the river mouth.

A small, focused museum in a former monastery housing a collection of medieval and Renaissance religious art, including a wooden crucifix and painted panels. Free entry on first Sunday of the month and every Wednesday.

🕐 Tue–Sun 9:30am–1pm, 4pm–7pm (free entry Wed & first Sun of month; other days €3)

💡 Check the opening times online before visiting, as it sometimes closes for lunch. The cloister courtyard is a nice spot for a quiet sit afterwards.

A small but well-curated modern art museum housed in a former monastery near the Madonna dello Splendore. Focuses on 20th-century Italian works, including a room of ceramics by local artist Venanzo Crocetti.

🕐 Tue-Sun 09:30-12:30 & 16:00-19:00. Closed Mon.

💡 The museum is free every first Sunday of the month. On other days, ask at the ticket desk if you can just browse the courtyard — it has a few outdoor sculptures and is always open.

Small but well-curated museum housed in a former convent, displaying artefacts from the Picene civilisation (9th-3rd century BC). Includes pottery, weapons, and jewellery.

🕐 Tue-Sun 9:00-13:30, 15:00-18:30; Mon closed

💡 Free entry on the first Sunday of the month. Otherwise it's 3 euros. Allow 45 minutes. The staff are knowledgeable and may unlock the terrace if asked.

Weekly outdoor market selling local produce, cheese, olive oil, clothing, and household goods along Corso Umberto I.

🕐 Sat 8:00–13:30

💡 Arrive before 10am for the freshest fruit and to avoid crowds. Bring small change—most vendors don't take cards.

The working fishing port with rows of colourful boats and a small fish market in the morning. Good place to watch fishermen mend nets or unload the catch. The harbour walls are a popular spot for a stroll or a cheap takeaway coffee.

🕐 24 hours (fish market active roughly 06:00-09:00)

💡 Come around 7am to see the auction of the night's catch — you can buy fresh seafood directly from the fishermen for a few euros. No fixed schedule, but weekends are busiest.