Monumento a san Francesco Caracciolo Monument
Religious monument honoring Saint Francesco Caracciolo
An Abruzzo monument to Saint Francesco Caracciolo located near a church or civic space; a destination for religious visitors and those following local hagiographic sites.
Monumento a san Francesco Caracciolo at a Glance#
About Monumento a san Francesco Caracciolo#
Monumento a san Francesco Caracciolo is a monument in Abruzzo, Italy, dedicated to Saint Francesco Caracciolo. The monument commemorates his life and religious significance.
This is an outdoor religious memorial honoring the saint, typically visited for devotional reasons or local cultural interest. The feature is a public monument rather than an ecclesiastical complex.
Saint Francesco Caracciolo (1563-1608) founded a religious congregation and was later canonized; the monument recognizes his religious and historical importance. Details about the monument’s installation date or sculptor are not provided here.
The monument is located in Abruzzo at the given coordinates (latitude 41.94966, longitude 14.35003) in central Italy.
- Dedication: Dedicated to Saint Francesco Caracciolo (1563-1608), an Italian founder of a religious order and Catholic saint.
How to Get to Monumento a san Francesco Caracciolo#
Typically located near the town’s parish church, the monument is reached by foot from the central piazza. Regional buses connect Abruzzo towns; if driving, follow the SP or SS regional roads to the municipal center and park near the church to walk to the monument.
Tips for Visiting Monumento a san Francesco Caracciolo#
- Observe the saint's iconography: look for distinctive clerical garments or objects (crozier, book) that identify Caracciolo.
- If a mass or local feast day happens, the church plaza will host processions-check town notices for dates tied to the saint's feast (usually early June for Francesco Caracciolo).
- Notice wear on stone steps and railings-pilgrims leaving votive offerings often shape the material history more than plaques do.
Best Time to Visit Monumento a san Francesco Caracciolo#
Best in spring or autumn for comfortable weather and local religious festivals.
Weather & Climate near Monumento a san Francesco Caracciolo#
Monumento a san Francesco Caracciolo's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (659 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 2° - 9° | 4° | 53 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| February | Acceptable | 2° - 10° | 4° | 51 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 2.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| March | Acceptable | 4° - 13° | 7° | 51 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.5 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 7° - 16° | 11° | 57 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 2.4 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.2h |
| May | Very Good | 11° - 20° | 16° | 41 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 2.1 m/s | 1.5 very high | 14.4h |
| June | Excellent | 15° - 24° | 20° | 43 mm | some cloud | 59% | 2.1 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.0h |
| July | Ideal | 18° - 27° | 22° | 35 mm | mostly sunny | 51% | 2.0 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.7h |
| August | Excellent | 18° - 27° | 22° | 50 mm | mostly sunny | 53% | 1.8 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Excellent | 15° - 23° | 19° | 62 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 1.8 m/s | 1.1 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 70 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 1.7 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Acceptable | 6° - 14° | 9° | 80 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 1.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| December | Acceptable | 3° - 10° | 5° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 2.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.1h |
