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Lanciano: City of the Eucharistic Miracle
by LivItaly
January 25, 2026
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Visit Lanciano, a town of ancient fairs, medieval bridges, and one of the Catholic world's most famous miracles.
Lanciano has been a crucial commercial hub since Roman times, famous for its grand trade fairs. Today, its well-preserved medieval center spans across a valley via an impressive bridge. The town is most famous globally for housing the first recorded Eucharistic Miracle, drawing pilgrims year-round.
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