the German paratroopers and the 2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade attracted the attention of the international press, leading this battle to be known as "Little Stalingrad." Transport Ortona is served from Port of Ortona, an important port of Adriatic Sea. Main sights Cathedral of San Tommaso (relics of saint Thomas the Apostle) Cathedral Museum Church of Santa Maria di Costantinopoli Church of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria Lighthouse Medieval Aragona Castle Museum of Ortona battle Moro River Canadian War Cemetery Trabucchi (fishing machines) on sea Ortona is home of several beaches that appeal to tourists and one historical museum based on the battle of Ortona. The Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park is not far either. International relations Ortona is twinned with: Cassino, Italy, since 1991 Volgograd, Russia, since 2013 Metkovic, Croatia, since 2016 People The composer Francesco Paolo Tosti was born in Ortona. Pornographic actor and producer Rocco Siffredi was also born in Ortona. See also Ortona Lighthouse References Sources External links The Battle of Ortona - The "Italian Stalingrad" - December 20-28, 1943 Inside Abruzzo: Insider Tips Uncovered The sad short story of the Ortona’s funicolar Coastal towns in Abruzzo