A Pollutri between history and culture

Among the hills of the Middle Vastese, in provincia di Chieti, worry Pollutri. This characteristic village combines in itself architecture, history and nature. Its origins date back, in all probability, to 500 after Christ, but some archeological finds show that the area was inhabited in pre-Roman times. The story of the small town, with just over two thousand inhabitants, It can be felt at every step. The heart of Pollutri It is the fortified village in the highest part of the country, arcaded, steps, stairways, alleys. If the facades of houses have been renovated between the XVII and XIX century, underground cellars and maintain an ancient identity, mysterious and fascinating.

Visit Pollutri

In addition to observe the beauty of the fortified village, visit Pollutri means admire many examples of early Christian architecture. In the church square stands the church of the Holy Savior, dating back to the fourteenth century. The abbot Pacichelli, in 1703, also he spoke of the existence of a bell tower spire. Currently the church has a neo-Romanesque facade. In ancient times there was also the monastery of San Barbato, founded in 1015, of which the original fountain was found. They are also the ruins of the Church of Saint Lucia, possession of San Barbato, near which they were found fragments of votive clay dating back to the third-century B.C..

The Don Bosco Venancio

In the territory of Pollutri is present Nature Reserve guided Don Bosco Venancio, protected area established in 1999. With around 78 hectares located 5 kilometers from the sea, It is one of the last lowland forests on the Adriatic coast. The Bosco It offers solemn and enchanting atmosphere, with a series of fluvial terraces that overlook the Sinello. A Pollutri nature, the tradition and the present merge in an environment suspended in time, where still live the ancient arts such as embroidery, Lace and lace pillow. The kitchen, Furthermore, It is typical of the Middle Vastese, with 'ndroccioloni (homemade pasta), the award-winning sausage Ventricina, tarallucci the wine and bocconotti.

What to do in Pollutri

If you are wondering what to do in Pollutri, know that in the village throughout the year traditional festivals are organized. The first Sunday of May is celebrated St. Nicholas, while the preceding Friday is the typical "Launch of Taralli". Every year, Furthermore, the last Saturday in May is held the pilgrimage Pollutri-Shrine of Our Lady of Miracles Casalbordino, to commemorate the apparition of the Madonna to the city pollutrese Alessandro Muzio. In August, the Bosco Don Venancio home to the grape and wine festival. In November, do not miss the food and wine event "Prosit! Polo Uthar - Memories and flavors peasants ". The 6 December, finally, it is the feast of St. Nicholas, and traditional cooking, the night before, the beans in the square outside the Church of the Holy Savior.