Moscufo among olive groves and Romanesque art

Moscufo appeals to travellers who want to combine the Italian landscape, olive oil traditions and historic architecture in a distinctive setting. The municipality is located on a hill crossed by the Tavo River. From the viewpoints in Moscufo, you can look out over the Apennines and the Adriatic Sea. Olive groves and oil mills shape the landscape. If you are not planning your trip to Italy exclusively around well-known major cities, Moscufo offers a quieter perspective on the natural environment, regional culture and everyday life in an Italian town.

Romanesque heritage and historic buildings

The Romanesque church of Santa Maria del Lago is considered Moscufo's most important monument. At the same time, it is the only surviving part of a 12th-century abbey complex. The polychrome ambo by Nicodemo da Guardiagrele is an example of Romanesque sculpture and adds an art-historically interesting detail to the cultural focus. The Church of San Cristoforo stands in the historic centre of Moscufo. Together with Palazzo dei Ferri, which dates from the 18th century, the architectural range also extends beyond the Romanesque period. In Moscufo, you can therefore encounter different eras and forms without the town losing its local character.

Olive oil as part of the town's character

Together with Pianella and Loreto Aprutino, Moscufo belongs to the so-called “golden triangle of olive oil”. Extra virgin olive oil with distinctive chemical and organoleptic properties is produced in the area around Moscufo. The term “organoleptic” refers to perceptible properties such as aroma and taste, making clear that the oil is interesting not only as an agricultural product but also as part of the regional food culture. An annual olive oil festival combines tastings with entertainment. Local specialities include ravioli, pasta alla chitarra, fettuccine, pasta alla pecorara, arrosticini made from meat and liver, peppers with eggs, cacio e uova and cipollata. Moscufo therefore offers several specific points of interest for visitors interested in food.

Moscufo for planning your trip

Moscufo's strength lies in combining several clearly recognisable interests: views and hilly landscapes, Romanesque art, historic architecture, olive oil and regional dishes. During the planning stage, you can therefore decide whether culture, landscapes or local cuisine should be the focus of your stay. For couples and families who want to combine different preferences in one trip to Italy, this clear thematic mix can help them choose the right destination. If you are looking for a hotel for your stay, Moscufo is above all a logical option if you want to include a place with cultural attractions, a rural character and culinary connections in your trip.

Other destinations for orientation

For further orientation: Montebello Di Bertona, Rosciano, Citta' Sant'angelo, Cugnoli, Farindola, Civitaquana, Abbateggio and Turrivalignani.

For the broader travel overview: Pescara.