Chieti

Travel Guide

Chieti showing a fountain and a city
Chieti featuring outdoor eating, heritage elements and a city
Chieti showing heritage elements and interior views
San Giustino Cathedral which includes interior views and heritage elements
Chieti showing a park, a fountain and outdoor eating

Narrow alleys lined with opulent palaces and churches wind through the historic center at the summit of this former Roman outpost near the Adriatic Sea.

Ancient Roman architecture, medieval churches and leafy parks make up the hilly townscape of Chieti. Its rolling verdant terrain is bounded by the imposing figures of the Majella and Gran Sasso mountains. Split your trip between the vestiges of the hilltop Old Town quarter and the commercial district of Chieti Scalo.

Crumbling reminders of the Romans adorn parts of the historic center. Visit the Archaeological Museum la Civitella to see the preserved amphitheater. Study the exhibits showcasing artifacts and tools from the Roman rule. Standing out amid the ruins are the 2,000-year-old theater and the remaining pieces of the temples.

Learn more about the regional history in the National Archaeological Museum of Abruzzo, aka Villa Frigerj, held within the neoclassical town hall. Its highlight is the collection of numismatic coins dating from the 4th century to the 1800s.

Walk north for a few minutes, stopping in at the Museo d’Arte C. Barbella and the Palazzo Henrici, to reach the domineering San Giustino Cathedral. Its Gothic façade is notable for its carved stone portico and impressive bell tower. Marvel at the metal chandeliers, Renaissance paintings and gold-leafed chapels of the Baroque interior.

Continue north for other highlights such as the Palazzo Toppi, the Porta Pescara and the Palazzo Zambra. For a change of scenery, travel northwest to explore the shops and bars of the modern Chieti Scalo district. The area’s beacon of education is G. d’Annunzio University.

Appreciate the warm Mediterranean climate, with a trip to the gardens of Giardino Botanico Michele Tenore, about an hour’s drive south of Chieti. July and August are the hottest and driest months.

Head to the southwestern outskirts of Pescara on Italy’s eastern coast to reach this town. It is a 15-minute drive southwest from the Abruzzo International Airport. Arrive at the Chieti railway station and get around the town via the Chieti trolleybus system.

From the Romans to the Renaissance and beyond, Chieti’s historic attractions are frozen in time for your enjoyment.

Best Western Hotel Parco Paglia

Best Western Hotel Parco Paglia

4 out of 5
Via Erasmo Piaggio 17, Chieti, CH
The price is ₩119,638 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
₩119,638
₩136,476 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
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Nuovo Albergo

Nuovo Albergo

3 out of 5
Viale Benedetto Croce 13, Chieti, CH
The price is ₩132,934 per night from Aug 1 to Aug 2
₩132,934
₩150,123 total
Aug 1 - Aug 2
includes taxes & fees
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8.2/10 Very Good! (56 reviews)
"Very clean rooms"

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Nuovo Albergo
Grande Albergo Abruzzo

Grande Albergo Abruzzo

3 out of 5
Via Asinio Herio 20, Chieti, CH
The price is ₩110,850 per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
₩110,850
₩125,834 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
includes taxes & fees
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7.4/10 Good! (26 reviews)
"The hotel is lovely and very clean and the staff including Franco who was extremely friendly and accommodating, and Chef Marco whose homemade pastas were so delicious. We had a beautiful terrace which overlooked beautiful scenery. On Sunday morning, we were serenaded with a cacophony of church bells ..."

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2024

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Serena Majestic Residence

Serena Majestic Residence

4 out of 5
Via Carlo Maresca, 13, Montesilvano, PE
Stay at this 4-star beach residence in Montesilvano. Enjoy an outdoor pool and a beach locale. Popular attractions Porto Allegro Mall and Spiaggia Libera are ...
7.6/10 Good! (9 reviews)
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Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

Serena Majestic Residence
Villaggio Camping Costa d'Argento

Villaggio Camping Costa d'Argento

3 out of 5
VIA TRASBORDO 2, San Vito Chietino, CH
Stay at this 3-star beach campground in San Vito Chietino. Enjoy free parking, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions Maruccio and ...
6.8/10 (25 reviews)
"No towels, no toiler paper, insdequate bed linens( we were cold and not enough blankets. Parking as very far from the rental. It did appear clean and the staff were nice and helpful. It was inexpensive. But I would not recommend it."

Reviewed on May 13, 2025

Villaggio Camping Costa d'Argento
Marina Gardens Boutique&Suites

Marina Gardens Boutique&Suites

Via dei Marrucini 45, Francavilla al Mare, CH
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9.6/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews)
"Clean property great helpful staff close to the beach"

Reviewed on May 4, 2025

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