Location: Ortona
Top Things to do in Ortona
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Ortona in Italy, from Europe region, is best know for Cemeteries. Discover best things to do in Ortona with beautiful photos and great reviews from traveller around the world here!
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1. Moro River Canadian War Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 112 reviews
Reviewed By Clara1953 - Eastern Canada
If you visit the Museo Battaglia de Ortona honoring Canadian soldiers participating and/or killed in this battle, you should follow it up with a visit to this cemetery. As with all military Cemeteries around the world, this final resting place is well kept and inviting. As Canadians, we were touched seeing the tombstones of such young men killed in action protecting our freedoms and liberties.
2. Castello Aragonese
Overall Ratings
4 based on 316 reviews
Reviewed By Shaun P
If you are in Ortona, you need to visit Castello Aragonese. This Renaissance castle overlooks the Adriatic sea and is fantastic spot for photos. There is no cost to enter the castle (there is not much to see inside), but the views from the walls of Ortona are spectacular.
3. Basilica di San Tommaso Apostolo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By David B - Palm Bay, Florida
I drove a rental car from Rome to this basilica in Ortona and then continued driving south along the coast to Taranto. I believe the drive from Rome to Ortona was only about 2 hours or so. When I arrived I needed to wait until 1pm for the basilica to open. I believe it is opened in the morning then closes and opens again at 1pm. While waiting about an hour I walked around the town and took some photos. I was there December 26 which I believe is a holiday in Italy, St Stephen's day, so most of the shops and restaurants were closed around town. There is a sign out front written in both English and Italian providing information about the basilica and Thomas. There are also signs inside in English as well. The tomb of Saint Thomas is located downstairs directly beneath the main altar. There is not a fee, though there are donation boxes, and photos/videos are allowed. I visited all of the tombs of the apostles in Italy during my 2 week stay so this was a must see for me. The architecture and artwork inside is beautiful, well worth the visit.
4. Passeggiata Orientale
5. Museo della Battaglia di Ortona
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Nattiejoan - Halifax, Canada
This private museum includes an incredible collection of uniforms, weapons, and accessories of the soldiers fighting in Ortona, as well as mementos and accounts of the battle from civilian residents.
Models of the town during and after the battle are very well put together and add extra perspective. Well worth a visit for anyone interested in WWII history.
6. Spiaggia Lido Riccio
Overall Ratings
4 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By Giorgio C - Liestal, Switzerland
The beach is nice and you can visit it with kids. The water is clear and not too deep. A lot of kids animation program, so that parents can relax.
7. Palazzo Farnese
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By raffaele g - Pescara, Italy
Il Palazzo Farnese finalmente è tornato a vivere ed è visitabile. Locali polifunzionali all'interno. Palazzo rinascimentale commissionato da Margherita d'Austria -- figlia di Carlo V--morta ad Ortona nel 1586 - all'architetto e scultore Giacomo Della Porta -- quello di Trinità dei Monti- della Chiesa Del Gesù e della Fontana del Moro a piazza di Spagna --..
Oggi ai piani superiori spazi per esposizione d'arte e al piano ultimo la Pinacoteca della famiglia Cascella. A piano terra locali vari fra cui un ristorante. Orgoglio ortonese con tante preziosità da visitare. Bella vista dai terrazzi sul porto , la costa e la città.
8. Punta dell’Acquabella
Overall Ratings
4 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By Raffaele B - Pescara, Italy
Un po' scomodo arrivarci, altrettanto per trovare parcheggio.Si passa in mezzo a delle case in pietra e si giunge in un tratto di mare fantastico dove potersi rilassare in compagnia o in solitudine cullati unicamente dal rumore del mare e della natura.Un angolo incontaminato e poco conosciuto della bella Ortona
9. Teatro Vittoria
Overall Ratings
5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Shaun P
Built by the fascist government in the 1930s, this Theatre is beautiful just from the outside. It is in a public square, with a great view of the Adriatic. There are some chairs and tables (with umbrellas), which makes it a great place to sit and enjoy pizza and a beer from one of the nearby vendors.
10. Quartiere medioevale di Terravecchia
Overall Ratings
4 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By raffaele g - Pescara, Italy
Terravecchia -- centro storico e cuore di Ortona.
Dal castello alla Cattedrale , passando tra palazzi storici , vicoli e resti medievali , un vero itinerario di visita.Timidamente sono anni che si cerca un giusto recupero e una riqualificazione degna di questo luogo. Posto unico nella costa abruzzese ,ubicato sulla sommità della collina affacciato sul mare, con la sua storicità e locali tipici .
Negli anni 60 ci sono stati interventi che non hanno favorito una riqualificazione del tessuto originario.
Comunque è piacevole passeggiare e scoprire vicoli,spazi e piazze.
Penso che tutto questo non è sufficiente, ma bisogna intervenire per un'accoglienza più fattiva e trasformarla in attrazione. Peccato che il centro storico non venga percepito passeggiando sull' orientale , con i fabbricati anni 60 che ostacolano la vista .
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