History
What is the Cathedral (Duomo)?
The most important church in the city, dedicated to San Berardo
What are Scrippelle 'mbusse?
Traditional thin crepes served in hot chicken soup.
What is the Gran Sasso?
The highest mountain in the Apennines, visible from the city.
What is TE?
The letters on the car plates of Teramo.
What is Giulianova?
A popular beach town with a big port near Teramo.
What is the Roman Amphitheatre?
This ancient Roman building was used for shows and gladiator fights.
What are Pallottine?
These are very small meatballs used in Teramo's traditional pasta.
What is the Calderone (Glacier)?
This is the name of the only glacier in the Apennines, located on the Gran Sasso.
What is the Gaetano Bonolis Stadium?
This is the name of the stadium in Teramo where football matches are played.
What is Villa Comunale?
This park in the city center has many trees and is perfect for children.
What is Ventricina (Teramana)?
A spicy spreadable pork sausage, very famous in the Teramo area.
What is Vezzola?
The Vezzola is one of Teramo's two main rivers. It rises in the Monti della Laga and flows through the city before joining the Tordino River.
What are Caggionetti (or Li Caggiunitte)?
A traditional Christmas sweet made with chestnuts, chocolate, and rum.
What is the Tordino?
This is the river that flows next to the Vezzola and gives the city its shape.
What is Formaggio Fritto?
A special fried cheese (usually pecorino) served as an appetizer.
what are the Monti della Laga?
These mountains are famous for their high waterfalls and green forests near Teramo.