Santa Maria Maggiore is Lanciano's Gothic church, set in the Civitanova quarter of the historic centre. Its stonework and portal give it a different feel from the cathedral: quieter, older, and more tucked into the fabric of the town.
It is worth seeking out even on a short visit. The church helps show Lanciano as more than a single pilgrimage stop, with layers of medieval architecture scattered through a centre that still feels lived in.