Pacentro, Abruzzo

Pacentro (690 meters, 1405 inhabitants)
Chieti Provincia

Pacentro is situated on the boundary of the Parco Nazionale Della Maiella at the base of a mountainside and is about 280 meters above the city of Sulmona and the Gizio River valley. The town runs east to west along a ridge with sweeping views of the mountains and valley below. The well preserved medieval section of town is located closer to the mountain and the streets are very narrow but walking through them you will be rewarded with quaint homes, shops and eventually you will arrive below the towering fortress ruins.

You will find a full array of stores to meet day to day needs including several bars, restaurants, groceries, a post office, bakery, tabaccheria, newspaper stand, and other assorted shops. Major/larger stores are located in nearby Sulmona. The people you encounter are friendly and welcoming.

There is easily access by paved road from Autostrada A25 and about 50 minutes from the Autostrada A14 at Pescara to the east and about 2 hours from Rome to the west via the A25/A24 connection. Pacentro is about 15 minutes from Sulmona. There is train service from Sulmona to other parts of Italy.