Pescara 3-Day Itinerary

Pescara's cathedral, rebuilt in the 1930s in a neo-Romanesque style. Inside, a striking mosaic floor and the tomb of the city's famous poet Gabriele D'Annunzio.

🕐 Mon-Fri 7:30-12:30, 16:00-19:30; Sat-Sun 8:00-13:00, 16:00-20:00

💡 Free entry, but check the opening hours — it closes for a long lunch (12:30–16:00). Donate a euro for the lights inside.

The city's main cathedral, rebuilt in the 1930s on an older church. Stone facade, marble interior, and a crypt with fragments of the original Romanesque structure. Houses relics of the patron saint.

🕐 Daily 07:30-12:00, 16:00-19:30

💡 Free entry. The crypt is open but often locked; ask at the sacristy weekday mornings. Mass at 18:00 weekdays is short and respectful to attend.

Terrae Eremis · ££

Agriturismo Pietrantica · ££

Twentieth-century cathedral built on the site of a medieval church. Plain exterior but striking mosaic floor and modern stained glass.

🕐 Daily 07:30-12:00 and 16:00-19:00

💡 Check the crypt door near the altar. It’s usually open and shows remnants of the earlier church below street level.

A striking 466-metre cycle-pedestrian bridge connecting the city to the beach, with a curved, asymmetrical design and panoramic views over the coast and river.

🕐 Always open

💡 Go at sunset for the best light, and walk it end to end — it's about 15 minutes each way.

20th-century cathedral rebuilt in neo-Romanesque style on the site of Pescara's oldest church. Houses relics of the patron saint.

🕐 Daily 7:30-12:00, 16:00-19:30

💡 Free to enter but dress modestly. The crypt has fragments of the original 5th-century building. No photography during mass (weekday 18:00, Sunday 10:30).

The modest birthplace of poet Gabriele D'Annunzio, preserved with original furnishings, manuscripts and photographs documenting his life and work. Free entry with a ticket from the tourist office.

🕐 Tuesday–Saturday 09:30–12:30 & 16:00–19:00; closed Monday

💡 Pick up a free ticket from the nearby tourist office (Piazza della Rinascita) before visiting, as admission is free but a voucher is required. Allow 30 minutes.

Ristorante dell’Hotel Terme Maiella

Da Rondinella

Main seafront promenade lined with Liberty-style villas, cafes and the iconic Nave di Cascella sculpture. Ideal for a flat walk.

💡 Start at the northern end near Piazza Le Laudi and head south—you’ll pass the best-preserved Art Nouveau façades within 15 minutes.

A small urban gate to the national park, situated on the hillside above the city centre. Trails have signs explaining local flora and geology. Short 1 km loop o

💡 Start from the visitor centre on Via dei Frentani (free map). The loop takes 30 minutes. Bring water in summer. Best in spring for wildflowers.

A working marina and leisure harbour with fishing boats, yachts, and a small fish market in the morning. Lined with cafes and benches for watching the catch.

💡 Arrive by 8am for the fish auction — you can buy fresh squid or anchovies for a cheap lunch. The fish stalls are cash-only.

Long curved cycle-pedestrian bridge connecting the seafront to the southern district. Good views of the coast and hills.

💡 Walk across at sunset for warm light over the Adriatic. The eastern ramp leads straight to the beach.

Il Ritrovo

Taverna ducale