Gabriele D’Annunzio’s Birthplace

Pescara

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Gabriele D’Annunzio’s Birthplace

On Corso Manthoné lies the birthplace of the controversial poet Gabriele D’Annunzio: it is now a museum with a collection of his letters and documents. A follower of Mussolini, D’Annunzio helped shape the dictator’s philosophy, and wrote poetry inspired by the Abruzzo region.

Do & See

Pescara has something to offer for everyone. Its long sandy beach invite for lazy days in the sun, the Old Town and city centre attract shoppers and history lovers who want to spend their days in museums and watching impressive buildings, and the surrounding area, with its beautiful natural landscapes, is made for trekking and biking and active travellers.