Basilica of San Tommaso Apostolo, Ortona

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Basilica of San Tommaso Apostolo, Ortona

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The Basilica of San Tommaso Apostolo, also Ortona Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral and minor basilica in Ortona, Abruzzo, Italy, famous for holding the relics of Saint Thomas the Apostle. It was formerly also the episcopal seat of the diocese of Ortona and is now a co-cathedral in the diocese of Lanciano-Ortona. ()

Local name: Basilica di San Tommaso Apostolo Architectural style: Early christian architectureCoordinates: 42°21'26"N, 14°24'16"E

Location

Piazza S. TommasoOrtona 66026 AbruzzoItaly

Contact

+39 085 906 2977

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Day trips

Basilica of San Tommaso Apostolo, Ortona – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ortona Lighthouse, Castello Aragonese, Castello ducale di Crecchio, Spiaggia Turchino.

~1280 ftNE
Lighthouse
Ortona Lighthouse, Ortona
7 min walk • Ortona Lighthouse is an active lighthouse located in Ortona on the Adriatic Sea.
~710 ftNE
Forts and castles
Castello Aragonese
4 min walk • Perched on a rocky islet in the Tyrrhenian Sea, the Castello Aragonese stands as a majestic reminder of Italy's rich medieval history. This formidable fortress, located off the coast of Ischia, an island near Naples, has been a sentinel overlooking the Bay of Naples...
5.8 miSW
Restaurant, Forts and castles
Castello ducale di Crecchio, Crecchio
148 min walk • Castello ducale di Crecchio is a Middle Ages castle in Crecchio, Province of Chieti.
4.8 miSE
42°18'1"N • 14°27'35"E
Spiaggia Turchino, San Vito Chietino
124 min walk • Beach
5.8 miSW
42°17'48"N • 14°19'36"E
Museo dell'Abruzzo Bizantino ed Altomedievale, Crecchio
148 min walk • Museum
~1360 ftS
Museum, Military museum, Specialty museum
Museo della Battaglia di Ortona
7 min walk • The Museum of the Battle of Ortona or simply MUBA is located in the former St. Anna's Convent on Garibaldi Street in Ortona, in the province of Chieti and is dedicated to the World War II battle of the same name.
4.4 miW
Locality
Tollo
113 min walk • Tollo is a comune and town in the Province of Chieti in the Abruzzo region of Italy. Tollo is renowned for its vineyards and olive groves.