Teramo, Regional capital in Abruzzo, Italy
Teramo is a regional capital in Abruzzo that spreads between the Tordino and Vezzola rivers, halfway between the Adriatic coast and Gran Sasso. The old town shows narrow lanes and open squares where cafés and shops line up, while newer districts offer wide streets and housing blocks.
The settlement was originally named Interamna and was occupied by Etruscans before becoming a trading post under Roman rule. During the Middle Ages the town changed hands several times and took its present shape through buildings from the Renaissance and Baroque periods.
The cathedral takes its name from Saint Berardo, a 12th-century bishop now honored as the city's patron saint. Visitors see altars and stone carvings inside that were created over centuries and are still used for worship today.
The streets in the center are mostly flat and can be explored on foot, though some lanes are paved with cobblestones or uneven surfaces. Anyone with sensitive joints should choose sturdy footwear and watch their step.
On a hill outside the center stands an observatory that offers guided visits and lets people view planets and star clusters through telescopes. The location far from street lamps allows clear views of the night sky, which has become rare in much of central Italy.
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Della Monica castle
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Astronomical Observatory of Abruzzo
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Air raid siren of Teramo
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Chiesa di Sant'Anna dei Pompetti
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Madonna delle Grazie
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Roman Theatre of Teramo
107 m
Roman amphitheatre of Teramo
121 m
Montegualtieri tower
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Cathedral tower of Teramo
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Fonte della Noce
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Torre Bruciata
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Casa dei Melatino
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Biblioteca regionale Melchiorre Dèlfico
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Sant'Antonio
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Chiesa di Santa Caterina
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San Domenico
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Palazzo Delfico
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