Teramo is about two hours outside Rome in a charming region that combines both sun-washed mountains and beautiful beaches. Perfectly situated between the Adriatic Coast and the Apennine Mountains, this place combines the best of two worlds, catering for mountain aficionados as well as beach lovers. The coastal cities of Martinsicuro, Alba Adriatica, Tortoreto, Giulianova, Roseto Degli Abruzzi, Pineto and Silvi, located along Teramo’s coastline offer amazing blue vistas, while towards the mountains are Prati di Tivo and Prato Selva, located more than 1,500 meters above sea level, and the Gran Sasso d’Italia and the Gemelli Mountains.
The region’s economy is largely based on agriculture and trade and its produce is mainly ceramics, food products and textiles.
San Bernardo Cathedral is a benchmark of the city, built in 1158, constructed in the Romanesque style while its portal features Gothic style.
Another interesting site is the church of San Domenico worth seeing for its architecture and several beautiful pieces of artwork. The most impressive work in this 14th-century church is one that features the Virgin with Child.
Madonna delle Grazie Sanctuary will impress you with its beautifully designed Romanesque cloister. Inside there is a miraculous wooden statue of the Virgin created in the 15th century by Silvestro dell’Aquila. Also worth seeing is the 14th century Bishop’s Palace or Palazzo Vescovile.
Teramo includes several Roman ruins, such as the remains of an amphitheater possibly dating back to the 3rd or 4th century, and a theater from 30 BC. These ruins are of great historical and archaeological significance.
One of the best times to visit Teramo is in September at the time of a large festival known as Magna Teramo. During the festival, visitors can sample many local dishes and desserts and they can learn much about the local way of life.
Marche is one of the twenty regions of Italy, located at its center. The region stretches for around 100 miles along the Adriatic coast. Marche is a relatively undiscovered land of Italy with respect to the better known Tuscany and other regions. Well known for its shoemaking tradition this place is a hidden gem!
The birthplace of the Roman Empire and Renaissance, Italy, showcases many of the world’s greatest artworks, architectural buildings and over the top gastronomical proposals. This is the country where the word “style” expresses the whole nation. Italy has more Unesco World Heritage cultural sites than any other country; among them are Botticelli’s Birth of Venus and Primavera, Michelangelo’s David and Sistine Chapel and da Vinci’s The Last Supper.
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