Teramo

In 2023, it was home to 51,000 people.

By plane Nearest airports are Pescara (1.0 hour) and Rome (2.5 hours). By train There is train station about 1 km from downtown Teramo. There are no direct trains from Rome and most trains go to Giulianova. By car From Rome and west, through A24 highway, exit Teramo. From north and south, through A14 highway, exit Teramo-Mosciano. By bus The bus (pullman) travels from Piazza San Francisco to the Tiburtina Rail Station in Rome.

An excellent walking town. You can easily get around on foot.

Medieval village, Della Monica Castle , Via del castello . The medieval village is a complex of 19th-century buildings built on the small hill of San Venanzio, through an extravagant fusion in a single structure of different architectural and artistic styles, from Neo-Gothic to Moorish, with numerous contaminations deriving from the many training experiences gained over time by its author and owner Gennaro della Monica. This group of buildings and green areas is also identified, less exactly, with the denomination of Castello Della Monica. The building is being renovated and its interior can not be visited. ( updated May 2023 )

Cappuccini's church , Viale Mazzini . The chronicles report that the church was founded in 819; then had numerous remakes. The portal is in stone ashlars, and the facade has decorations made with cut bricks or geometric shapes rhomboidal brick, a type of decoration that leads back to the decorations of the ancient cathedral of Sancta Maria Aprutiensis. Of the extension of the fourteenth century, with the addition of two naves, remains the right aisle, interrupted by the inclusion of rooms used as sacristy, as well as small chapels, which show sixteenth-century features. There is no trace of the ancient cloister the church had. The building preserves an inlaid tabernacle and 18th-century wooden altars by Giovanni palombieri and his school; also 18th-century paintings are the high altar, which shows on the back more ancient works ascribable to the end of the 16th century. A Madonna and Child by Giacomo da Campli, once belonging to the church, is exhibited in the collections of the Pinacoteca Civica. ( updated May 2023 )

The Church of Santo Spirito .

• Maggio Festeggiante — An art exhibit held each May in the city's historic venues.
• Teramo Literary Prize — A summer literary event drawing authors from across Italy.
• Interamnia World Cup — An international handball tournament held every July, with teams from around the world.
• Spectator sports — Watch Teramo Calcio (football) at Stadio Gaetano Bonolis, or catch a basketball game (the former Serie A team Teramo Basket was a local institution).
• Roman remains — Visit the remains of the Roman theatre (c. 30 BC) and amphitheatre, and the Roman domus with its 1st-century BC mosaic pavement beneath Palazzo Savini.
• Osservatorio Collurania — The historic astronomical observatory, founded in 1890, occasionally opens to the public.

Teramo's provincial cuisine is known for its variety and richness. Signature dishes include:

• Scrippelle 'mbusse — Thin crêpes rolled with Pecorino or Parmesan and served in chicken broth; also layered as a timballo with ragù and tiny meatballs.
• Maccheroni alla chitarra — Flat, string-like egg pasta cut on a wooden instrument called a chitarra ("guitar"), served with ragù.
• Mazzarelle — Lamb's lung and innards wrapped in chard or beet greens, braised in white wine or tomato sauce.
• Virtù — A seasonal vegetable soup prepared in May with a wide variety of locally grown vegetables and wild fennel.
• Tacchino alla canzanese — Slow-baked turkey in gelatin, served cold, a speciality of nearby Canzano.
• Caggiunitti — Deep-fried almond fritters with chocolate and chestnuts.
• Bocconotti — Pastries filled with grape jam, chocolate, and toasted almonds, from Montorio al Vomano.

• Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOCG — The flagship red of the region, full-bodied and velvety, widely available in Teramo's bars and restaurants.
• Trebbiano d'Abruzzo DOC — A crisp, dry white that pairs well with seafood and local cheeses.
• Vino cotto — A traditional fortified dessert wine made by slowly boiling down grape must before fermentation and aging. Served straight or used in cooking.

Hotels, guesthouses, and bed-and-breakfast establishments offer accommodation. Advance booking is recommended during peak season.

Teramo's economy has a strong tradition in textiles, ceramics, and food products. The city centre around Corso San Giorgio and Piazza Martiri della Libertà has a mix of independent shops, food stores, and boutiques. Local specialties to look for include Montepulciano d'Abruzzo wine, olive oil from the surrounding hills, and ceramics. The weekly market is held in Piazza della Repubblica.

• Gran Sasso d'Italia — The highest massif in the Apennines (2,912 m / 9,554 ft), part of the Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park, offering hiking, skiing, and the Campo Imperatore plateau.
• Giulianova and Roseto degli Abruzzi — Beach resorts on the Adriatic coast, about 30 minutes away by car or train.
• Pescara — Abruzzo's largest city, with a lively seafront, the Museo delle Genti d'Abruzzo, and the main regional airport.
• Monti della Laga — A wild, forested mountain range north of Teramo, popular for hiking and waterfalls.