Things to Do and See in Teramo

Teramo, the capital of the province of the same name, is surrounded by the Gran Sasso and was called “Interamnia” by the ancient Romans—meaning “the city between the two rivers,” the Tordino and the Vezzola. Rich in history and art, today visitors can admire ruins and archaeological finds that bear witness to the passage of various peoples. Examples include the remains of the amphitheater and the Roman theater, dating from the 4th and 3rd centuries A.D., respectively. In the historic center, near Corso Cerulli—the heart of Teramo—the main monuments to visit are the Cathedral of San Bernardo, City Hall with its 14th-century loggia, the Bishop’s Palace, the churches of San Antonio, San Getulio, the Casa dei Melaniti, and the Civic Art Gallery. The main museum is the F. Savini Archaeological Museum. Also worth visiting are the Church of the Madonna delle Grazie, which developed from a Benedictine nunnery, and the Casa dei Melatini in Largo Melatini, a medieval building dating from the 13th century. Elsewhere in the province, we recommend Giulianova, which grew out of an ancient Roman settlement, Castrum Novum, and features both a coastal area and a section that extends up the hill. Must-see attractions include the Museo d’Arte dello Splendore, the Torrione “Il Bianco” Archaeological Museum, the Raffaello Pagliaccetti Sculpture Hall, the Cappella de’ Bartolomei, and the Gaetano Braga House Museum. Among the other towns along the Abruzzo coast, we also mention Roseto degli Abruzzi, known as Lido delle Rose, with wide sandy beaches and shallow waters.