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Things to see in Rocca San Giovanni (Italy): 51 places and when to go
Rocca San Giovanni is a town in Italy, and this site lists 51 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (23), Hiking (8), Temples (6). The best known are Lanciano Cathedral, Basilica of San Tommaso Apostolo, Ortona and San Giovanni in Venere Abbey. The best time to come is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 15 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 56. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Italy · 42.2522, 14.4479
- Places
- 51 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (23) · Hiking (8) · Temples (6) · Nature (4) · Wildlife (4) · Beaches (4)
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to February and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- NAP Napoli, 153 km as the crow flies
What to see in Rocca San Giovanni
The places in and around Rocca San Giovanni, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Lanciano CathedralChurch in Lanciano (CH), Italy5.3 km
- Basilica of San Tommaso Apostolo, OrtonaMinor basilica in Ortona, Abruzzo, Italy12 km
- San Giovanni in Venere AbbeyReligious building in Fossacesia (CH), Italy4.2 km
- Castello ducale di CrecchioCastle in Crecchio, Italy11 km
- Gulf of VenereBay4.8 km
- Saint Francis churchChurch in Lanciano5.3 km
- Ortona LighthouseLighthouse in Italy12 km
- Santa Maria Maggiore, LancianoChurch building in Lanciano, Italy5.5 km
- Nature reserve Lake SerranellaItalian nature reserve15 km
- Santuario della Madonna dei MiracoliSanctuary in Casalbordino (CH), Italy17 km
- Battle of Ortona 1943 MuseumMuseum in Italy12 km
- Eremo dannunzianoHistory5.2 km
- Museum of Byzantine and Medieval AbruzzoMuseum of Byzantine and Medieval Abruzzo11 km
- Riserva naturale regionale Lecceta di Torino di SangroNature reserve in Italy8.6 km
- Abruzzo ZooItalian zoological garden2.4 km
- Azienda Agricola Nicola SantoleriWinery15 km
- Azienda Agricola Vinicola VeneaWinery4.4 km
- Baia BluBeaches13 km
- Birra NaboBrewery13 km
- C.O.V.A.Winery2.7 km
- Cammino di San Tommaso - Tappa 15Hiking15 km
- Cammino di San Tommaso - Tappa 16Hiking11 km
- Cantina AgriverdeWinery8.4 km
- Cantina Colle MoroWinery5.4 km
And the other 27, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Cantina di Ortona, Cantina Eredi, Cantina Frentana, Cantina Giuliano Teatino, Cantina Madonna dei Miracoli, Cantina Madonna di Loreto, Cantina "Progresso Agricolo", Cantina San Giacomo, Cantina Sociale di Paglieta, Cantina Sociale Frentana, Cantina Sociale Rinascita Lancianese, Cantina Sociale "San Zefferino", Cantine Ciampoli, Collefrisio, Dora Sarchese, Fattoria Italiana Martelli, Tenuta Ulisse
- Beaches: Il Cambusiere, Residence Poker, Sangro Beach
- Hiking: Il Cammino d'Abruzzo: Tappa 33, Il Cammino d'Abruzzo: Tappa 34, Il Cammino d'Abruzzo: Tappa 36, Il Cammino d'Abruzzo: Tappa 37, Tratturo L'Aquila-Foggia, Tratturo L'Aquila-Foggia
- Nature: Riserva naturale controllata Punta dell'Acquabella
When to go to Rocca San Giovanni
The best time to visit Rocca San Giovanni is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:14
- FebPossible10:21
- MarBest time11:39
- AprBest time13:09
- MayBest time14:24
- JunBest time15:04
- JulPossible14:48
- AugPossible13:43
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:49
- NovPossible9:33
- DecPossible8:56
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 56. In June, 51 of the 51 places are at their best.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Rocca San Giovanni
The nearest main airport is Naples International Airport (NAP, Napoli), 153 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Pacentro29 places42 km
- San Felice del Molise8 places47 km
And all of Italy, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Rocca San Giovanni?
The best known: Lanciano Cathedral, Basilica of San Tommaso Apostolo, Ortona, San Giovanni in Venere Abbey, Castello ducale di Crecchio, Gulf of Venere. In all, 51 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Rocca San Giovanni?
March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 15 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 56.
How do you get to Rocca San Giovanni?
The nearest main airport is Naples International Airport (NAP), 153 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Rocca San Giovanni as the destination and these 51 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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