This ancient town of Santa Maria Imbaro that dates back to Roman times, is located on a rocky promontory to the left of the Sangro river, 225m above sea level, in an area of low hills near the sea. The name of this location derives from the Church that was located on the ancient and important livestock track between L’Aquila and Foggia that led on to Bari in Puglia thus giving the church its name: firstly "Sancta Maria in viam Bari", then "Sancta Maria in Baro" finally becoming Santa Maria Imbaro. Points of interest in this small town include the Church of Maria Santissima Madre di Dio that dates back to the end of the 19th century. The main façade is built framed by two classical orders that support a tympanum. The first classical order is in blocks of perforated brick while the other which is higher up, alternates with ionic piers – square bottomed pillars. At the back on the left there is a bell tower. The interior has a single nave with cross vaults and lunettes punctuated with Corinthian columns on the sides and an altar framed with two piers that support the entablature and the pediment. The church houses various works of art and furniture including a statue of Cristo Morto in walnut wood, which is conserved, underground the parish church. The church has recently been restored, particular was paid to the plasterwork, the paintings and the alternating colour scheme.