Map of the town (click here)

LANCIANO, located in the Province of Chieti, is a very old town that preserves its peculiar narrow streets from the Middle Ages and picturesque traditional markets going back to Roman times.
Visiting the old part of Lanciano you will be very impressed by the imposing architecture of San Francesco Cistercian church and you will appreciate the peculiarity of the Cathedral built upon an extraodinary system of bridges, well known as Diocleziano Bridge.
Lanciano, the main centre of attraction in the area, is famous all over the world for the Eucharistic Miracle, International Music Courses and music festivals.
Today it is a modern and elegant town of 40.000 inh. which offers cinemas, theatres, typical restaurants, cafés, pubs, wineshops, museums, exhibitions, a stadium and a modern sports centre.
Lanciano is situated a few Kilometres from the sea - San Vito, Rocca San Giovanni and Fossacesia beaches - and is 45 minutes from the high mountains: Roccaraso and Rivisondoli (1200 meters above sea level) are the most fashionable ski resort in the region, Pescocostanzo (1400 m.) is an extraordinary example of Renaissance Architecture immersed in a incomparable landscape.