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 Introduction
Arrival Plane
The nearest airport connection is at Pescara, just a short drive along the coast to the south.
Car
Atri is just a short 40 minute drive to the northwest from Pescara.
Bus
There are regular connections from Pescara and Téramo, arrival at Porta San Domenico.
History and Culture
Atri's beautiful and narrow cobblestone streets contribute to the visitor's relaxing stay, the surrounding picturesque landscape also being an interesting mix of gullies, stony paths, hillsides and caves. The remains of the city's three ancient gates, Capo d'Atri, Porta Macelli and Porta San Domenico are open to the public and offer an insight into Atri's medieval period. Sections of a complicated system of underground passages for collecting and storing water are visible in the eastern part of town. Enjoy the beautiful Fonte Pila and Fonte della Strega fountains at the town's historical center. Fans of the Baroque period should visit the stairway at the Chiesa San Franscesco. For art fans, the Museo Capitolare and the works by Giacomo Farelli in the Chiesa San Domenico are a must. There are an impressive number of ancient attractions and alleyways to wander through, local shops selling glassware produced here, the remains of a Roman amphitheater and the beautiful public garden, The Villa Comunale, with an abundance of shade trees. Once you have had your fill of ruins and museums, enjoy the expansive view of the valleys and sea below from the Belvedere near Viale Vomano, or just in a nearby café and watch the bustling Italian life around you.
Churches and Museums
The Duomo, the city's Dome, constructed in the 13th century, is one of the most interesting monuments. Simple yet impressive in style, the interior boasts brick columns are covered with patches of frescoes and a beautiful mosaic depicting dolphins, sea horses and fish. The Duomo was constructed upon the ancient Roman baths which preceded it. The Capitular Museum located here offers and interesting collection of holy vestments, gold work, sculptures, ceramics and reliquaries.
Santa Maria Assunta
The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta is a beautiful structure, its campanile stretching over fifty meters into the sky. The cathedral's crypt was originally a large Roman cistern. Several extraordinary 15th century frescoes can be admired here. The church's splendid cloister and Diocesian museum are well worth a visit.
Museo Civico Etnografico
The Museo Civico Etnografico concentrates more on recent history with an emphasis placed on costume and folkore, 19th and 20th century technology.
Town Center
Visit the beautiful array of old churches in the town's center; 14th century San Agostino, San Nicola and Santa Chiara built in the 13th century, San Andrea Apostolo from the 14th century, and San Spirito built between the 12th and 18th centuries.
Historical buildings and monuments
The Palazzo Ducale, the Acquaviva's family palace, located at the city's highest point is also the house of local and regional government.
Events
The Accensione dei Faugni procession takes place every December 8th. Participants pass through the streets carrying bundles of burning reed and later burn the Pupa, a female effigy.
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