Case d'Amico: Culture, Circular Routes and Landscape

Discover Case d'Amico and Pianella

A specific connection between Case d'Amico and Pianella is a riding route that runs between the two places. In Pianella stands the Chiesa di S. Maria Maggiore, built toward the end of the 12th century; circular routes lead through landscapes, olive groves, and the hill-lake area. Historical evidence adds to this selection. The riding route between the two places and the circular routes near Pianella combine different means of transport with landscape and nature observation.

Churches with distinctive historical details

The Chiesa di S. Maria Maggiore was built in Pianella toward the end of the 12th century. Particularly striking is its large circular opening with star-shaped elements, concentric relief frames, and eight radially arranged columns. The individual structural elements give the church a clearly articulated architectural appearance. The Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate was built on an existing medieval structure.

Historic presses at the Antico Frantoio D'Annibale

At the Antico Frantoio D'Annibale, wooden screw presses from the 18th century and steel screw presses from the 19th century can be seen. This means that presses from two successive centuries stand side by side there. For visitors who want to learn about regional history not only through churches but also through traditional processing and work tools, this place offers a distinctive focus.

Two paved circular routes

„Le Vie dell’Olio“ is an approximately 10-kilometre tourist circular route through the landscape and olive groves of Pianella. The circular route runs entirely along paved roads and can be completed on foot, by bicycle, or by car. The approximate length and the entirely paved route make it easier to incorporate this option into an individual day's planning without committing to a single means of transport. When planning the day, the approximate distance can be taken into account as a time factor alongside the entirely paved route. Olive groves and open landscapes give the route its characteristic theme.

„Le Vie dei Laghi“ is an approximately 18-kilometre circular route. This circular route also runs along paved roads and can be completed on foot, by bicycle, or by car. Some of the area's numerous hill lakes lie along „Le Vie dei Laghi“. These lakes provide a habitat for numerous resident and migratory species of waterbirds. The route therefore combines orientation by approximate distance with landscape impressions and opportunities for nature observation. By comparison, at approximately 18 kilometres, „Le Vie dei Laghi“ is the longer of the two circular routes. When planning the day, the longer distance, the entirely paved route, and the choice of travelling on foot, by bicycle, or by car can be considered together.

Lu Bbongiorne: a living tradition

Lu Bbongiorne is a centuries-old tradition that can be traced back to the Lombard period. It is still alive and characterised by active participation.

Other places

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For the overarching travel overview: Pescara.