Chieti is a town of 48,368 inhabitants in the province of Chieti, in Abruzzo, Italy. It is the capital of its province.
The municipality covers 58.55 km², with a density of 826 inhabitants per km².
The nearest airport is Pescara (PSR), about 9 km away as the crow flies. Read our guide to the airport.
Things to see in Chieti
A balcony between the Majella and the sea
Chieti, one of the oldest cities in Italy, stands on a ridge with views of the Majella and Gran Sasso mountains on one side and the Adriatic on the other. The Roman Teate, it keeps temples, cisterns and a great archaeological museum.
What to see
The National Archaeological Museum of Abruzzo, in the Villa Frigerj park, displays the Warrior of Capestrano, a sixth century BC statue that has become the symbol of the region. Along Corso Marrucino, the main street, stand the cathedral of San Giustino, the Roman temples and the Teatro Marrucino. The Roman cisterns and the La Civitella archaeological museum complete the picture, together with the Good Friday procession, among the oldest in Italy.
Food
Arrosticini, lamb skewers, maccheroni alla chitarra, the ventricina salami of Vasto and Montepulciano d'Abruzzo and Trebbiano wines.
Around Chieti
The Majella National Park, Guardiagrele, Lanciano, the Trabocchi Coast with San Vito Chietino, Rocca San Giovanni and Fossacesia, Ortona, Vasto and Pescara 20 minutes away. Pescara airport is 15 minutes away.
Chieti on the map
Nearby towns
Where to stay in and around Chieti
Tours and activities nearby
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