Chieti’s Palio de Lu Ricchiappe: A Race Four Centuries in the Making
The sixth Palio de Lu Ricchiappe runs through Chieti's centro storico on 11 May, reviving a barbary horse race documented since the 1600s.
Sagre, feste, markets and cultural happenings across Chieti, Pescara, Teramo and L’Aquila, gathered in one place.
The sixth Palio de Lu Ricchiappe runs through Chieti's centro storico on 11 May, reviving a barbary horse race documented since the 1600s.
Abruzzo's most famous Easter event on Good Friday is held in Chieti. It consists of an evening torch-lit procession that weaves in & out of its historic centre carrying the body of Christ that is accompanied by an orchestra that includes 100 violinists
On Thursday 6th of March join Max & Kharen for another fantastic walk to discover the secrets of the beautiful city of Chieti, another of the shiniest hidden gems of Abruzzo.
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