The Masseria dei Gelsi is situated in Contrada Colle Sant’Angelo in Moscufo, three kilometres far from Pianella, in a very comfortable position, located in the center of the Provincia of Pescara close to many location, the National Museum of Chieti, the Genti d’Abruzzo Museum of Pescara and D’ Annunzio family house also in Pescara. (both Pescara and Chieti can be reached in 15 minutes driving). Here it follows a list of the most important location to visit in the surroundings.
Torre de' Passeri (15 km)
Famous for S. Clemente a Casauria Abbey, built in 871 a very ancient Benedictine Monastery.
Serramonacesca (30 km)
One of the most important Mediaeval heritance, built by Benedictines, include the cot of Sant' Onofrio, the sleeping place of the saint where pilgrims continue the tradition of ritual rubbing.
Caramanico (30 km)
The most renowned thermal spa in Abruzzo with beautiful Mediaeval churches in its historical centre.
Picciano (18 km)
Where to visit the Museum of traditional peasants arts
Penne (15 km)
With several Romanic churches (S. Agostino Cathedral and S. Maria in Colleromano) one of the most well restored historic centre of the Region.
Spoltore (12 km)
Famous for the San Francesco Convento built in baroque style
Pianella (3 km)
The most interesting church is Santa Maria Maggiore, known also as S. Angelo, an ancient Romanic church.
Moscufo (5 km)
A real treasure of mediaeval art, the church of di Santa Maria del Lago, built in IX century.