Juvanum

#1237 among destinations in Italy

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Juvanum or Jovanum was one of the chief cities of the Caraceni, a tribe of Samnites, the ruins of which are located in the communes of Montenerodomo and Torricella Peligna, in the province of Chieti in the Abruzzo region of Italy. It is an archaeological site now, and the ruins encompass a forum, temple, and basilica, and remains of the Roman conquest during the Social War after which youths were settled at the site. The site is open to the public. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°59'52"N, 14°14'59"E

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Juvanum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grotta del Cavallone, Castello di Roccascalegna, Villa Santa Maria, Castello Caldora.

5.6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Grotta del Cavallone, Maiella National Park
144 min walk • The Grotta del Cavallone, also known as the Grotta della Figlia di Jorio, is a cave located near Lama dei Peligni, in the province of Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy. It is open during the warmer months; an admission fee is charged.
5.3 miNE
Forts and castles, Historical place
Castello di Roccascalegna
135 min walk • Perched atop a sheer cliff in the Abruzzo region of Italy, the Castello di Roccascalegna is a fortress of medieval splendor that commands attention. This castle, with origins dating back to the 11th century, is steeped in history and offers breathtaking views of the...
5.9 miSE
Town
Villa Santa Maria
150 min walk • Villa Santa Maria is a town and comune in the province of Chieti, in the region of Abruzzo of southern Italy.
4.5 miSE
Forts and castles
Castello Caldora
115 min walk • Castello Caldora is a Middle Ages castle in Civitaluparella, Province of Chieti.
4.5 miNW
Botanical garden
Giardino Botanico della Majella, Maiella National Park
116 min walk • The Giardino Botanico della Majella, also known as the Giardino Botanico Michele Tenore, is a botanical garden located in the Majella National Park at Via Colle della Madonna I-66010, Lama dei Peligni, Province of Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy.
4.4 miW
Locality
Taranta Peligna
112 min walk • One of the town's most iconic landmarks is the Church of Santa Maria della Misericordia, a beautiful example of medieval architecture that dates back to the 13th century. Visitors can admire the church's intricate facade and step inside to marvel at its ornate...
1.6 miN
Locality
Torricella Peligna
41 min walk • Torricella Peligna is a comune and town in the Province of Chieti in the Abruzzo region of Italy.
5.2 miSE
Locality
Montelapiano
133 min walk • Montelapiano is a comune and town in the Province of Chieti in the Abruzzo region of Italy. It is the smallest non alpine commune in Italy by population.
4.4 miNW
Locality
Lama dei Peligni
114 min walk • Lama dei Peligni is a comune and town in the Province of Chieti in the Abruzzo region of Italy of 1,155 inhabitants It is also part of the Aventino-Medio Sangro mountain community and the municipal territory is included in the Majella National Park.
5.5 miS
Locality
Quadri
140 min walk • Quadri is a comune and town in the province of Chieti in the Abruzzo region of Italy.
5.7 miSE
Locality
Fallo
147 min walk • Fallo is a comune and town in the Province of Chieti in the Abruzzo region of Italy.