Teramo

Teramo
Comune
Città di Teramo
Teramo
Location of Teramo
Country	Italy
Region	Abruzzo
Province	Teramo (TE)
Frazioni	See list
Government
• Mayor	Maurizio Brucchi (since June, 2009)
Area
• Total	151.88 km2 (58.64 sq mi)
Elevation	265 m (869 ft)
Population  (30 April 2009)
• Total	55,106
• Density	360/km2 (940/sq mi)
Demonym	Teramani
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	64100
Dialing code	0861
Patron saint	Saint Berardo
Saint day	December 19
Website	Official website

Teramo is a city and comune in the central Italian region of Abruzzo, the capital of the province of Teramo.

The city, 150 kilometres (93 mi) from Rome, is situated between the highest mountains of the Apennines (Gran Sasso d’Italia) and the Adriatic coast. It is indeed one of the few places where it is possible to reach, both the sunny beaches of the Adriatic sea and the 3,000 metres (9,800 ft) covered by snow Gran Sasso peaks, in less than half an hour from the city centre. The town is by the confluence of the Vezzola and Tordino rivers.

The economy of the town is mostly based on activities connected with agriculture and commerce, as well as a sound industrial sector: textiles, foods, engineering, building materials and ceramics. Teramo can easily be reached from the A14 autostrada and in one and a half hours by car from Rome via the A24 autostrada.

Climate

The climate is fresh-temperate. In the coolest month (January) temperatures average 5.5 °C (42 °F), and in the warmest month (July) they average 24 °C (75 °F). In the winter time though they can experience copious amounts of snowfall, as in 2005. The precipitations are not frequent and mostly concentrated in late spring. The summers are characterized by days of somewhat intense heat.

Climate data for Teramo (2007)
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	14 (57)	14 (57)	15 (59)	20 (68)	24 (75)	28 (82)	32 (90)	30 (86)	24 (75)	17 (63)	13 (55)	13 (55)	20 (69)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	5 (41)	6 (43)	7 (45)	10 (50)	14 (57)	17 (63)	21 (70)	19 (66)	14 (57)	11 (52)	6 (43)	5 (41)	11 (52)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	14 (0.6)	26 (1.0)	67 (2.6)	25 (1.0)	92 (3.6)	62 (2.4)	0 (0)	30 (1.2)	30 (1.2)	30 (1.2)	157 (6.2)	90 (3.5)	623 (24.5)
Source: National Weather Service

The name

Interamna (Greek: Ἰντέραμνα: Eth. Interamnas, Interamnātis), was the name of several cities in different parts of Italy. Its etymology, already pointed out by Varro and Festus, indicates their position at the confluence of two streams. The form "Interamnium" (Greek: Ἰντεράμνιον), and the ethnic form Interamnis, are also found, but more rarely. The name referred to the two rivers Vezzola and Tordino, between which it lies.

The name is already corrupted in extant manuscripts of the Liber Coloniarum into Teramne, whence its modern form of Teramo. But in the Middle Ages it appears to have been known also by the name of Aprutium, supposed to be a corruption of Praetutium, or rather of the name of the people Praetutii, applied (as was so often the case in Gaul) to their chief city. Thus the name Abrutium is present among the cities of Picenum enumerated by the Geographer of Ravenna (iv. 31); and under the Lombards a comes Aprutii is mentioned. The name has been retained in that of Abruzzo, now a region of Italy.

History

Pre Roman Age: From 7th to 5th Century BC

Teramo has very ancient origins. The settlement of the 1st BC millennium along with some buildings of the Ancient people of Italy were the object of very recent archaeological excavations. The most ancient historical remains were found in the outskirts of the city, precisely, in the neighborhood Madonna della Cona, where, among many, a burial place with a dagger and a halberd were found. Allegedly, the development of the of the old settlement was due to the commercial center founded by the Etruscan and Phoenician civilization.

The Praetutii (The ancient people of Teramo)

According to the Roman author Sextus Julius Frontinus, the ancient Perut or Pretut ( hill surrounded by waters) strongly developed in dimensions and importance until it became the capital of Praetutium and Conciliabulum where the Praetutii people lived.

Roman age

Interamnia became a city of relevance under Hadrian

• 295 BC In the Battle of Sentinum, the Romans defy the Italian confederation (Sabellians, Etrusci, Umbri and their allies Gauls). With this battle the Samnite Wars begin.
• 290 BC The Sabine area along with the Praetutii’s region is occupied by the legions sent by the consul general Manius Curius Dentatus.

The city takes its latin name of Interamnia Preatuttorium ( City of the Preaetutii between two rivers) allegedly simple translation of the toponym “Petrut”. During the Age of Augustus Intermania is included in the fifth district: The Picenum (the VI district was Umbria and the IV was Samnium). The area of the current province is divided from south to north in Ager Hatrianus, Ager Praetutianus and Ager Palmense. During this period Interamnia is:

• Conciliabulum: Place of meeting and market
• Praefectura iure dicundo
• Municipium, after the 2nd social war
• Sulla's colony. In this period the city loses the status of Municipium because of the participation of Lucius Cornelius Sulla in the Social war (91-88 BC), but the city will subsequently regain it for expressed will of Julius Caesar.
• During the Roman age, thanks to its nearness to the capital of the empire, the city lives a very prosperous and favorable moment as the numerous mosaics, theater, thermal baths and the amphitheater remains evidence. As historians like Ptolemy, Livy and Pliny remember, the city reached its best period under the emperor Hadrian, with the constructions of the temples dedicated to Mars and Apollo.

The Goths and the Byzantines

A first destruction of the city in the year 410 by the Visigoths under Alaric I is testified. Even though the information about this age is very uncertain, it is said that the presence of the Goths in Interamnia is active until 552-554 A.d. Right after the Gothic War, the city is a possession of the Byzantine empire. Teramo is then anew included in the Marchia Firmana, under the Greek Esarcato of Ravenna. The city is now governed by a count of the Marchia Firmana.

12th Century (1101-1200)

• 1129 After the Lombards’ invasion in Abruzzo, the city becomes territory of the Normans settled in the duchy of Apulia.
• 1140 Teramo is possession of Roger II of Sicily, the first king of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.
• 1153 A not well-identified subject called Teodin, helps build the church and the cloister of Sant’Angelo delle Donne; subsequently it will take the name of Madonna Delle Grazie.
• Teramo is destroyed by the Norman army of Robert di Loretillo. Only the tower of Piazza Sant’Anna was saved from this sack; from this moment on it will be called Torre Bruciata (burnt tower).
• 1176 The Romanesque construction of the Duomo of Teramo is completed.

13th Century (1201-1300) “Age of Freedom”

House of Anjou

• 1268 End of House of Hohenstaufen dominion and beginning of the one of the House of Anjou.

14th Century (1301-1400)

During the House of Anjou dominion, Teramo is subjected to a new period of majesty and prosperity: the ecclesiastical authority of the Aprutina Diocese, led by the bishops Rainaldo Acquaviva, Niccolò degli Arcioni (1317), Stefano da Teramo (1335) and Pietro di Valle (1366) gives new life to the city. This is witnessed by the construction of beautiful castles, churches, cloisters and palaces along with the great privilege granted by the sovereigns. The city changes its architectural face, both in the old district and the new. It turns into a frontier city and in the very sense of the word, it is named Gate of the Reigns.

15th Century (1401-1500)

"A lo parlare agi mesura"

• Period defined by the struggles between the most important families of the city (De Valle and Melatino). The exemplary hanging of 13 followers of Melatino’s family is still remembered in a stone shield in the very center of the city. The monument represents two heads with their tongues out under the writing “A lo parlare agi mesura” (mind what you say).
• During the first years of the century, the tyrant Antonello de Valle is assassinated and therefore his beautiful castle, which was located in a square known nowadays as Piazza Garibaldi, is demolished. The legend says that the belligerence between the families ended thanks to the women of the city who proclaimed a strike of affection. Despite the internal struggles, the city lives a very developed cultural period. Artists like Jacobello del Fiore and Nicola da Guardiagrele give pearls of beauty to the city and the commercial relationship with Tuscany and Venice turns Teramo into a cultural shrine.
• In June 1442, the Kingdom of Naples is a property of Alfonso V, King of Aragon.

16th Century (1501-1600)

• 1504 The kingdom of Naples passes to Ferdinand II of Aragon, king of Spain. This begins the Spanish dominion to Abruzzo and all of Southern Italy.
• After the death of Ferdinand II, Charles II of Spain is the new king, and Teramo is sold to the Duque of Atri for 40.000 ducats. Because of this, the people of Teramo strongly rebel. It is indeed said that among the night from the 17th to the 18th of November 1521, the troops of the Duke who were surrounding the city fled scared by the vision of the Virgin Mother with Saint Berardo defending the city. The miracle of Saint Berardo, patron saint of the city was born.

17th Century (1601-1700)

• 1626 Teramo is struck by an earthquake
• 1630 A black plague spread from Milan hits the city

18th Century (1701-1800)

• 1707 After of the War of the Spanish Succession, the House of Hasburg has the domain of the whole Kingdom of the Two Sicilies for 27 years.
• 1744 German invasion and the beginning of a new movement based on the Age of Enlightenment philosophy in Teramo. It is led by several intellectuals, among which outshines Melchiorre Delfico, a notable poet, composer and Italian philosopher.
• 1798 The French troops enter Teramo. Even though they are initially sacked by the citizens, they come back a few days later, ruthless destroying the whole city.

19th Century (1801-1900)

Ferdinand II of the Two Sicilies

• The 15th of March 1806 Napoleon defeats the troops of Ferdinand I of the Two Sicilies. Teramo is officially a French possession.
• 1815 The city is once again, a possession of the Kingdom of Naples
• 1832 Ferdinand II of the Two Sicilies pays its first visit to the city
• 1844 Ferdinand II of the Two Sicilies pays its second visit to the city
• 1847 Ferdinand II of the Two Sicilies pays its third visit to the city
• 1890 the Astronomy Observatory of Collurania is founded

Modern age

• 1925 The first Italian Psychoanalytic Society is founded in Teramo.
• 1934 The beautiful palace of Convitto Nazionale and Melchiorre Delfico library is completed and inaugurated in the square that will be entitled to Dante Alighieri
• 1941 Foundation of Zoo Profillatico Sperimentale Institute
• 25 of June 1943 The German troops arrive in Teramo and proceed to Bosco Martese where they fight against the men of Resistance movement of Teramo. The episode will be remembered as “Bosco Martese battle”
• 1972 First edition of Interamnia World Cup (still in progress)
• 30 of June1985 Official visit of Pope John Paul II
• 1989 Teramo is nominated by Unicef “A city open to the world”
• June 1991 Cardinal, Joseph Ratzinger leads in the University of Teramo on a historic Congress called “Capitalism and Social Rights”
• 1993 Official foundation of the University of Teramo.
• 15 of September 2005 Official visit of the President of the Italian Republic Carlo Azeglio Ciampi.
• 22 of November 2008 Official visit of the Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi
• April 2009 Even though the tremors are strongly felt in the city, Teramo is not damaged by L’Aquila Earthquake.
• 16 of December 2009 The city and the province of Teramo sign a protocol of friendship and cooperation with the provincial council of Ávila in Spain.

Main sights

Roman Theatre

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A view of the Roman theater

The Roman theatre was built at the beginning of the 2nd century, under the rule of the emperor Hadrian. The theatre is merely a stone’s throw away from the Duomo of Teramo. The walls are 10 ft (3.05 m) long and are a testimony of how big the theatre was when its capacity was 3.000 spectators. Since the fall of Rome, the building materials were used in other projects. In 1918 its ruins were found and in 2007 the rebuilding project was designed. After the demolition of Palazzo Adamoli planned for 2011, the theatre will rediscover its first glory. The masterpiece was described through the poetic lines of famous poet Gabriele D’Annunzio. He said “The remains of the theatre of Interamnia proves its ancient Roman majesty”.

Roman Amphitheater

Even though it is sure that the 700 ft (213.36 m) wide building was a site of urban interest, there is no proof that the great amphitheater of Teramo was the center of the first Christians’ martyrdom. It is believed that in the Middle Age it was used as a castle or a fortress to protect the city. The legend tells that a beautiful Spanish lady had the mission of killing the men who had loved her the night before. She stole their souls immediately after, so no-one would have evidence of the passion of her nights.

Casa Urbani

It is one of the most interesting houses still remaining from the Teramo of the Middle Age. Built by Norman Count from Loretello right after the siege, but prior to the fire that burn the city in the middle of the 12th century.

Spirito Santo

The church of the 14th century was connected with the church of “Santo Spirito in Saxia” in Rome. Something about it was reminiscent of the presence of the cross of Constantine. It was the centre of a hospital and of a brotherhood interested in the burial of the dead. It perfectly characterizes the elements of the Teramo of the Middle Age.

Duomo

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The Duomo of Teramo

The Basilica Cathedral of Santa Marria Assunta and Saint Berardo is the most important piece of art in Teramo. The construction began in 1158 under the wish of the bishop Guido II, because he was eager to have a new location for San Berardo da Pagliara memorabilia. It was consecrated and completed in 1176. Most of the material used to build was taken from the theater and the Roman amphitheater. The tower built in 11th and 12th centuries has three bells and it is 165 ft (50.29 m) long. Another relevant masterpiece is the silver canopy of Nicola da Guardiagrele, which took 15 years to be build (from 1433 to 1448). Since September 8, 2007, it is now possible to visit the subterranean crypt of Saint Berardo da Pagliara, the patron saint of Teramo.

San Getulio

The church of San Getulio, built in the early Middle Ages on the ruins of a Roman temple, finally destroyed in 1155 by the Normans. Only the presbytery and some Romanesque elements remain of the original building.

Casa del Mutilato

The old “Church della Misericordia” (now Casa del Mutilato) was built as a consequence of the pestilence in 1348, and was reorganized in 1928. It was very relevant the fresco of Giacomo da Campli (century 15). In 1514 it hosted the queen Joan II of Naples, she went there to admire a precious crucifix that was said to contain a thorn from the crown of Jesus Christ.

Convitto Nazionale

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Convitto Nazionale in Piazza Dante

Some think that it is not the most beautiful palace in Teramo, but that it is the entire square. Majestic, stunning like a Roman monastery it is the centre of Convitto Nazionale and Liceo Classico. Built in 1934 it was the first building for the faculty of Law in Teramo in 1817.

Vescovato

It was most likely erected in 1374 with columns of stones and travertine from Civitella del Tronto. It still is the residence of the bishop and the main offices of the Aprutina administration. It is the same bishop that every year among the Thursday and Good Friday night leads an extraordinary nightly procession. The tradition tells that the Virgin Mother, who is not in mourning yet, wanders from church to church looking for his son. If in the desperate search, the virgin runs into the rain, she takes shelter in the nearest church where she will have to stay until the next night of the forthcoming year. Although the procession leaves at 4am, it is a rite that keeps on attracting thousands of faithful in the Easter of Teramo.

Castello della Monica

It is the desire of a man, an artist, who wanted to keep up with the changing style of the great cities in the 19th century through the “gothic revival”. Don Gennaro Della Monica decided to build a castle for himself and his family in Piazza Garibaldi, he personally took care of any small detail. The history of the castle is the story of love, secrets, legends, and fantasies.

Madonna delle Grazie

Madonna Delle Grazie

The church “fuori porta (outside of the Roman’s gates that surrounded the city) is one of the most traditional of the Christianity relics in the town. The church along with the inner cloister was re-opened in September 1900.

Piazza Sant’Anna

This is a square in the old part of the city with a stunning church. It has recently been object of studying owing to the remains found belonging to the old Torre Bruciata and to a Roman Domus of the 2nd century B.c.

Sor Paolo

The archaeologists and the historians think it is a statue of an ancient powerful Roman patrician, the citizens of Teramo just think of him as Sor Paolo or rather Gnore Paule in dialect. In his left-hand people stuffed satires and letters of complaint about the city’s most powerful people. They are nowadays substituted with love poems or city Teramo teams flags.

Palazzo Castelli

Palazzo Castelli

The ex Casa Muzii (named after the owner's last name) was built in 1908 in Corso Cerulli. It is an example of art nouveau in the city.

Antico manicomio

It was once considered the biggest psychiatric hospital of central/southern Italy. A building from 1323 with a top-notch staff of doctors. Marco Levi Bianchini, one of the most accomplished men of the Italian psychiatric field and Freud’s pupil throughout an epistolary correspondence, led the center. He founded the Italian Psychoanalytic Society. On the gate of the hospital there was a sign that said “Here are the few perhaps not even the real ones”.

Mosaico del leone

It is by far the symbol of the archeological history of Teramo. Found in 1891 during the construction of the grand Palazzo Savini, the mosaic underwent centuries of dampness. However, due to the impeccable work of restoration specialists it still is a perfect representation of the works of urban archeology. The value of the masterpiece proves that a long time ago the city had an important tradition and a real school for the masters of mosaic. Today it’s still possible to meet young craftsmen who are studying the art of mosaic according to the rules of the ancient Rome masters.

Culture

An art exhibit, Maggio Festeggiante, is held each May, and the Teramo Literary Prize and the Interamnia World Cup, an international event with athletes coming from all over the world. A week in October is dedicated to an international photography of film show.

University of Teramo

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The University of Teramo

The University of Teramo offers five faculties, 24 degree courses, 35 Masters, six postgraduate schools and 10 departments. The entire 50,000 sq m of the Coste Sant'Agostino Campus holds the faculties of Law, Communication Sciences, and Political Science.

Museo Cívico d’Arte e Pinacoteca di Teramo

The archeological museum houses sculptures and ruins of the most ancient version of Teramo; from prehistory to the Roman Empire Age. The pinacoteca has a huge collection of canvas, paintings, and sculpture for permanent and stable collections.

Osservatorio Collurania

This was the dream of a man, an artist, who wanted to keep up with the changing style of the great cities in the 19th century through the “gothic revival”. Don Gennaro Della Monica built a castle for himself and his family in Piazza Garibaldi.

Istituto Zooprofilattico sperimentale

Founded September 2, 1941 the ““Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell’Abruzzo e del Molise G. Caporale" (IZSAM) is one of the ten experimental institutes Zoo profilattico in Italy. Its job is to inspect animals sanitary conditions, their health conditions, origin of the products, the veterinarian vigilance, the education, experimentation and scientific investigation, and the ambient care.

Government

Teramo City Hall

At the municipal level, the City of Teramo has a council made up of the mayor and councilmen that are elected every five years. In Italy every citizen over 18 has the right to vote.

The current Mayor Maurizio Brucchi was elected in June 2009, as the ex Mayor Gianni Chiodi resigned to be proposed (and then elected) as a candidate of the Abruzzo region president.

Mayor	Party	Year
Gianni Chiodi	Al centro con Chiodi	2004
Maurizio Brucchi	The People of Freedom	2009

International relations

See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in Italy

Twin towns — sister cities

Teramo is twinned with:

• Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, since 2005
• Prague, Czech Republic
• Strovolos, Cyprus
• Memmingen, Germany
• Rishon LeZion, Israel
• Berane, Montenegro
• Gorzów Wielkopolski, Poland, since 2007

Notable people

People born in or around Teramo include:

• Berardo da Pagliara, (?-1123), bishop and patron saint of the city and diocese
• Melchiorre Delfico, (1744–1835), Enlightenment philosopher
• Melchiorre Delfico, (1825–1895), caricaturist
• Giacinto Pannella, (1847–1927), author
• Vincenzo Cerulli (1859–1927), astronomer
• Ivan Graziani, (1945–1997), singer-songwriter
• Marco Pannella (1930-now), europolitician
• Francesco Possenti, (1838–1861), also known as Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows. Patron saint of Abruzzo
• Marco Reginelli, (1897–1956) underworld boss
• Felice Centofanti, (1969–present), a former soccer player
• Marco Mordente, (1979–present), Basketball player
• Gianni Di Venanzo, (1920–1966), cinematographer

Neighborhoods of Teramo

• Il Castello
• Colleparco
• Gammarana
• Madonna della Cona
• San Berardo
• San Benedetto
• San Leonardo
• Santa Maria a Bitetto
• Santo Spirito
• Villa Mosca
• Villa Pavone
• Piano della Lenta
• Colleatterrato

Frazioni

Cannelli, Caprafico, Castagneto, Castrogno, Cavuccio, Cerreto, Chiareto, Colle Caruno, Colleatterrato Alto, Colleminuccio, Colle Santa Maria, Forcella (located about 11 kilometers from Teramo and dominating the Vomano Valley, Frondarola, Galeotti, Garrano, Garrano Basso, Magnanella, Miano, Monticelli, Nepezzano, Pantaneto, Poggio Cono, Piano D'Accio, Piano della Lenta, Poggio San Vittorino, Ponzano, Putignano, Rapino, Rocciano, Rupo, Sardinara, Saccoccia, San Nicolò a Tordino (important industrial zone located along the axis joining Teramo to the sea), San Pietro ad Lacum, Sant'Atto, Scapriano, Sciusciano, Sorrenti, Spiano, Tofo Sant'Eleuterio, Tordinia, Turri, Valle San Giovanni, Valle Soprana, Varano, Villa Falchini, Villa Gesso, Villa Ripa, Villa Romita, Villa Stanghieri, Villa Taraschi, Villa Viola, Villa Vomano (located in the Vomano valley and an important link to the autostrada).

Sport

Basket

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PalaScapriano during a game.

Teramo Basket is a young but established basketball team playing in Serie A, the Italian professional basketball league. Teramo has been an important launch pad for both Italian and American players such as Clay Tucker, Jaycee Carroll, and more...

Football

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"Comunale stadium"

Teramo Calcio is one of the oldest football clubs in the history of the Italian league, founded on July 15, 1913. It plays in the Italian Serie D. The "Comunale stadium" hosts concerts and football matches.

Handball

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Interamnia World Cup

H.C. Teramo Handball are two handball teams (male and female) playing in the major handball championship in Italy. The city hosts the Interamnia World Cup every July, the handball world cup with more than 30 teams from all over the world.

Other sports

Other sports practiced in Teramo are:

• Tennis, (the city hosts an international tournament once a year)
• Rugby, Teramo rugby is the major team in the province
• Water polo
• Rallying with Rally of Teramo
• Maratonina pretuziana is celebrated every year. It is a marathon race where many of athletes from all over the world participate.
• Teramo torball is the team that has won the most titles in Italy; it has also won a Champion’s league.

Gastronomy

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"Virtù", a typical Teramo dish.

The provincial Teramo gastronomy is known for its variety and richness. Typical ingredients include agnello (lamb), peperoncino (hot pepper), formaggio pecorino (sheep milk cheeses), and slow roasted pork. Common wines are the renowned Montepulciano and Trebbiano d'Abruzzo.

Typical dishes from Teramo and the surrounding communities include the following:

• Scrippelle - This dish is served in the throughout the Teramo province and is somewhat similar to French crepes, although typically made without milk. There are two common variations. The first is scrippelle 'mbusse - (dialect for scrippelle in brodo or broth) and consists of scrippelle rolled up in Pecorino or Parmesan cheese and served in chicken broth. A second variation is timballo - scrippelle layered with ragù, meat or tiny meatballs (polpettini), various cheeses such as scamorza, and sometimes peas (piselli).
• Maccheroni alla chitarra - a flat, stringlike egg pasta which takes its name from the wooden instrument, basically a wooden frame strung with fine metal wire, called a chitarra (guitar), used to cut the pasta.
• Mazzarelle d'agnello - lamb's lung and innards wrapped in beet greens or chard and braised in white wine or tomato sauce. Not for the feint of heart and not to be confused with mozzarella cheese.
• Le virtù - a vegetable soup typically prepared in May of each year to celebrate spiritual redemption and the bountiful virtues of the Earth. It is made with a wide variety of locally-grown vegetables and typically includes "annit" (a type of wild fennel).
• Tacchino - a dish famous in the nearby provincial town of Canzano. Made by slow baking a turkey in gelatin (and ancient method of preserving meat) and typically served cold.
• Vino cotto - a fortified wine, found also in the Marche region, produced by slowly boiling down grape juice before fermatation and aging thus producing a sweet and rich dessert-type of wine. Consumed both straight up and in cooking.
• Caggiunitti - deep fried almond fritters typically made with chocolate and chestnuts.

City connection and Tourism

Teramo's coast

Gran Sasso ski slopes in Teramo

• Teramo is 90 miles (150 km) away from Rome. It is connected to the capital of Italy through the A24 highway called Teramo-Rome
• The public transportation to reach Teramo from Rome leaves from Tiburtina Station in Rome and it is a only bus-connection. It is hardly possible to reach Rome by the railways in the whole Abruzzo region.
• By railways, Teramo is connected with Pescara and after a fast change in the near station of Giulianova, it is possible to reach cities like Milan, Bologna, Bari, Venice and Turin.
• The nearest airport is the “Abruzzo Airport”. It is 40 miles (65 km) away from the city center and it is connected to the city through highway A14 in less than one hour by car.
• The majestic Shrine of Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows is one of the most visited sanctuaries in Italy. It is 20 miles away from the city center and it is connected through highway A24 (Teramo-Rome)
• Civitella del Tronto is one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. It is reachable within 15 minutes driving distance through SS24 route.
• Castelli is a village 25 miles away (40 km) from Teramo. It is best known for its, unique in the world, maiolicas.
• The nearest Gran Sasso ski resorts and slopes are 25 miles away (40 km) (Prato Selva, Prati di Tivo). They are reachable by SS 80 route in about 25 minutes.

Other

• In 18th century Teramo was dubbed by Sir John Acton “The Athens in the Kingdom” due to the presence of intellectuals in the city.
• In 1889 Teramo was nominated by Unicef “A city open to the world” owing to the aptitude of integration and cultural exchanges.
• PalaScapriano (the basketball centre) dome is the biggest in the world. Bigger than the one of Pantheon in Rome and Florence Cathedral’s.
• According to recent statics Teramo, considering the population, is the city that has more gym centers in all of Italy.
• In 2005 the Italian Ministry of Health found that Teramo, along with Rome, had the best drinking water to be found in Italy.

References

•  This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray. {{cite encyclopedia}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)

Notes

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External links

• Abruzzo region
• Abruzzo and Molise Sperimental Institute Zooprofilattico "G.Caporale"
• Abruzzo 2000: Comune of Teramo
• Inside Abruzzo: Insider Tips Uncovered
• Interamnia World Cup
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• Museum of Teramo Pinacoteca Civica
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