Air raid siren of Teramo, Civil defense alarm in cathedral tower of Teramo, Italy.
The mechanical warning device sits at the top of the cathedral bell tower, extending its sound coverage across the entire urban area of Teramo.
The municipality installed this defense system in 1937, making it operational throughout World War II to notify residents of potential aerial threats.
The siren represents an essential component of Italian civil protection infrastructure, demonstrating the technological advancements in public safety during the 1930s.
Regular maintenance and testing procedures ensured the siren remained functional, with daily checks performed to verify its operational status.
The siren maintained its original mechanical components for 67 years until its removal in 2011, followed by complete restoration and successful testing in 2013.
Location: Teramo
Inception: 1937
Website: http://www.comune.teramo.it
Website: http://comune.teramo.it
GPS coordinates: 42.65885,13.70391
Latest update: March 4, 2025 17:02
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