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The Chiesa della Santissima Annunziata (also known as the Chiesa dell'Annunciazione del Signore) in Penne is one of the most striking Baroque monuments in this historic city in the Abruzzo region. Byzantine roots: The current church is located in the Rione da Piedi district and is built on the foundations of a much older, Byzantine or 15th-century church. Baroque reconstruction: The building that stands today was extensively rebuilt in the late Baroque style starting in 1733. The renowned architect Carlo Cremonini was responsible for the construction. Special facade: The imposing brick facade on Corso Alessandrini stands out for its slightly undulating (concave) shape and two levels with stacked brick columns. This gives the building a dynamic, elegant effect. Facts: The Passion Story and Good FridayCenturies-old tradition: Since 1570, this church has been the official starting point of the solemn Good Friday procession in Penne.The golden shroud: The church houses the sacred wooden statue of the deceased Christ. During the Easter period, it is covered with a world-famous black velvet cloth (Covertone), richly decorated with embroidery of real gold and silver thread from a design by Salvatore Colapietro. 2009 Earthquake: The church was unfortunately heavily damaged during the devastating earthquake in the L'Aquila region on April 6, 2009. Since then, the building has been closed for regular religious services for safety reasons and for restoration work.

De Porta San Francesco is the most monumental and iconic city gate of the historic town of Penne, located on four hills. The gate forms the main entrance to the medieval center and is a striking example of local architecture. The gate owes its name to Francis of Assisi, who according to legend visited Penne on September 16, 1216. He came to the city at the time to establish peace between two violent, rival family clans. In memory of this historic visit, the original medieval city gate was later named after him. Although the origin of the gate is medieval, its current baroque appearance dates from 1780 (with later adjustments around 1870). The gate, to be renovated, came from the drawing board of architect Francesco Di Sio and was completely rebuilt, along with the adjacent buildings. Since then, they have formed a monumental, stylish entrance to 'the city of brick'. Bonus: if you stand in front of the gate and look closely, you will see the patron saint of Penne, San Massimo, at the top of the gate.

The round church of San Nicola was built in the 19th century to a design by engineer Dottorelli. From the outside, its unusual shape is immediately striking: a cylindrical building that, interrupted by pilasters, rises above the lower annexes of the church. On the side of Corso Alessandrini, the church has a simple brick facade, adorned with a small aedicule and a triangular tympanum. On the side of Largo San Francesco, the bell tower particularly catches the eye, with its double arched opening and tympanum-shaped crowning. Together, these elements give the church a restrained yet characteristic appearance.

The inhabitants of Abruzzo and the neighboring region of Lazio have their own local observation related to this Passo Lanciano. When the sun sets in the spring behind the mighty Majella massif, it quickly gets dark on the Abruzzo side (i.e., where Passo Lanciano is located) and dusk falls, while on the other side of the mountains, in Lazio, it is still bright daylight. Locals joke that at the same moment, one half of Italy goes to sleep, and the other goes for an aperitivo.

The Cathedral Church of San Giustino, also dedicated to the apostle Thomas and the Virgin of the Assumption, stands on an ancient factory of a previous Church. A beautiful impact on the square of the same name.

Impressive gullies near Bucchianico. Site of Community Importance for the vastness and richness of the phenomena.

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