Attractions and Places To See around Pineto - Top 20

Coastal watchtower from the 16th century. Today the site of the marine protected area.

Ancient tower set in a unique context

Atri Cathedral is one of the most beautiful churches in the Province of Teramo and Abruzzo. The symbol of the town, it is located in the Piazza Duomo, opposite the Municipal Theater.

Fonte D’Accolle is located on the hill at the foot of Montepagano. It can be reached by car from Roseto Sud via Via Accolle or from Montepagano, or on foot from Montepagano itself and Colle Patito. Spring water flows from Fonte d’Accolle. The date of construction of the work is not certain, there are documents dating back to around 1820 that refer to renovation and maintenance work. There is a concrete probability that the source was already used around the 11th century during the phase of the castle that led to the birth of Montepagano. Villages were built where there were water sources. Fonte d’Accolle is a perfect example of a smart city as it is composed of three main parts, each intended for a specific use: the first fountain from the left for drinking water, then a drinking trough for livestock placed in a niche and the washhouse composed of a covered stone basin where women did their laundry. The one that goes from Roseto to Montepagano passing through the Fonte d’Accolle is just one of the ancient routes of the Roseto territory. Many initiatives take place in this place, which is so suitable for hosting artistic, historical and environmental events, thanks to the large square in front of the fountain. Like every fascinating place, its history is accompanied by a nice legend. It is said that women who were unable to have children, after going to the source, miraculously, thanks to the intercession of a Saint, became pregnant. For this reason it is also called Fontana del Santo. Andreina Moretti, a well-known writer from Roseto, wrote the short story “La Fontana del Santo” whose story takes place at the Accolle fountain. A dialect musical was also based on the short story. (c) https://www.guidedellariservaborsacchio.it/fonte-dellaccolle/?doing_wp_cron=1743862249.0334219932556152343750

Atri and its gullies

Mutignano is a hamlet of the Municipality of Pineto, once it was the town of the ancient Pineto and the seat of the municipal administration. Later, with the expansion along the coast, the Municipality was moved to the current Pineto. The village is located on a hill above Pineto and is very suggestive.

Fonte D’Accolle is located on the hill at the foot of Montepagano, from which spring water flows, first fountain on the left for drinking water, then a drinking trough for livestock placed in a niche and the wash house consisting of a covered stone basin where women did their laundry. Fonte Guida Riserva del Borsacchio

The rectangular façade of the church features a Romanesque portal with a beautiful rose window, while on the right side there are three other portals. The Romanesque bell tower with a pointed lantern dominates the cathedral and the nearby hills.