One of Italy's oldest cities, spread along a ridge above the Pescara valley, Chieti is best known for the National Archaeological Museum of Abruzzo, whose Villa Frigerj rooms hold the Warrior of Capestrano, a sixth-century-BC funerary colossus in his wide disk helmet.
When to visit Chieti
Average highs and lows across the year.
What to see first
National Archaeological Museum of Abruzzo
Chieti's museum of the Warrior of Capestrano, a 6th-century BC disk-hatted Picene funerary statue.
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What to eat, and drink
- The dishRagù di pecoraIn the Marsica area of Abruzzo, ragù di pecora turns mature sheep meat into a slow-cooked sauce.
- The dishChitarra with lamb ragù and fried artichokeFine strands of egg chitarra take on a buttery lamb ragù, while thin fried artichoke adds a crisp finish.
- The wineCerasuolo d'Abruzzo
- The wineMontepulciano
Eating and drinking in Chieti
Well-loved everyday tables and Michelin stars, each checked open.
- Lievita “ Pizza e Pinsa Romana”Pizzeria
- Trattoria da FrankTrattoria
- Spaccanapoli ChietiPizzeria
- L'Altro PianetaTrattoria
- Carpe Diem "Diversamente Pizza"Pizzeria
- Lo ScoiattoloTrattoria
Sleeping in Chieti
Well-reviewed places to stay, each checked open, by town.
- B&B Civico 35
- Best Western Parco Paglia4-star
- La Nuvola B&B
- Residence Dannunziano
- Hotel Cantina Loft
- Hotel Iacone
The year in Chieti
The rituals, races, and processions the city still keeps.
More of Abruzzo
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