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Things to see in Villa Santa Maria (Italy): 19 places and when to go
Villa Santa Maria is a town in Italy, and this site lists 19 places in and around it, mainly Nature (8), History (4), Wildlife (4). The best known are Castello di Roccascalegna, Juvanum and Castle of Carpineto Sinello. 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 02 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 58. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Italy · 41.9496, 14.35
- Places
- 19 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (8) · History (4) · Wildlife (4) · Mountains (3) · Temples (2) · Museums and art (2)
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to February and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- NAP Napoli, 119 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Giardino della flora appenninica di Capracotta, at 1,525 m.
What to see in Villa Santa Maria
The places in and around Villa Santa Maria, 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.
- Castello di RoccascalegnaCastle in Roccascalegna (CH), Italy13 km
- JuvanumArchaeological site9.8 km
- Castle of Carpineto SinelloCastle in Carpineto Sinello (CH), Italy14 km
- Castello FranceschelliCastle in Montazzoli (CH), Italy6.6 km
- Monte CastelfraianoMountain in Italy8.7 km
- Giardino della flora appenninica di CapracottaBotanical garden in Italy13 km
- Monte PallanoMountain in Italy11 km
- Cascate del Rio VerdeNature reserve in Italy4.3 km
- Gessi di GessopalenaProtected area in Italy15 km
- Santa Croce (Atessa)Church building in Atessa, Italy15 km
- Monte FischiettoMountain in Italy4.9 km
- Museo dei cuochiMuseum in Italy6 m
- Museo della pietra "Chiara Marinelli"Museum in Pescopennataro, Italy9.3 km
- Santuario della Madonna del CarmineTemples11 km
- Cantine SpinelliWinery20 km
- Cooperativa Vinicola Bombese “San Mauro”Winery11 km
- Tratturo L'Aquila-FoggiaTrail used during the transhumance11 km
- Sito d'Importanza Comunitaria ''Abetina di Castiglione''Protected area6.1 km
- Sito d'Importanza Comunitaria ''Gole di Pennadomo e Torricella Peligna''Protected area7.7 km
When to go to Villa Santa Maria
The best time to visit Villa Santa Maria 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.
- JanPossible9:16
- FebPossible10:22
- MarBest time11:40
- AprBest time13:09
- MayBest time14:22
- JunBest time15:02
- JulPossible14:46
- AugPossible13:42
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:50
- NovPossible9:35
- DecPossible8:58
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 58. In April, 19 of the 19 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 Villa Santa Maria
The nearest main airport is Naples International Airport (NAP, Napoli), 119 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 places28 km
- Castel di Sangro25 places28 km
- San Felice del Molise8 places30 km
- Rocca San Giovanni51 places35 km
- Vasto22 places35 km
And all of Italy, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Villa Santa Maria?
The best known: Castello di Roccascalegna, Juvanum, Castle of Carpineto Sinello, Castello Franceschelli, Monte Castelfraiano. In all, 19 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Villa Santa Maria?
March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 15 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 58.
How do you get to Villa Santa Maria?
The nearest main airport is Naples International Airport (NAP), 119 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Villa Santa Maria as the destination and these 19 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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