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The capital city of the Province of Pescara in the Abruzzo region of Italy, Pescara is located on the Adriatic coast at the mouth of the Aterno-Pescara River. The city is a well developed seaside resort boasting area's most popular beaches. It is also a gateway into the rural Abruzzo Region featuring traditional towns and fine museums. Visitors come to Pescara to relish the sun, sand, and water along with several other remarkable cultural attractions like museums, music festivals, and more.

Places of Interest in Pescara
Stadio Adriatico - Giovanni Cornacchia
What can be a better way to enjoy a trip to Pescara than watching a football match at Stadio Adriatico – Giovanni Cornacchia. It is a stadium used for 1960 Summer Olympics for some of the football preliminaries. In past, the stadium has hosted a number of Italy national football team matches.

Pescara Cathedral
A Roman Cathedral in the city, Pescara Cathedral is dedicated to Saint Cetteus, who was city’s patron saint. It has been the seat of the Archbishop of Pescara-Penne since the creation of the archdiocese. Pescara Cathedral boasts impressive interior where three aisles are separated by arcades of marble columns.

Museo delle Genti d'Abruzzo
Located on the road parallel to the river, Museo delle Genti d'Abruzzo is a wonderful museum illustrating Abruzzo peasant culture. Major highlights of the museum are shepherd's capes, outlandish silver saddle pommels, carnival masks, and a conical stone hut. The information about the exhibits is mainly in Italian.