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.
Who is San Berardo?
He is the patron saint of Teramo, celebrated on December 19th.
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 the Teatro Comunale (the old one)?
This historic theater, demolished in the 1950s to the regret of many citizens, was replaced by the Cineteatro Comunale.
What is Interamnia?
Teramo was known in Roman times by this Latin name, meaning "between two rivers.
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 is the Sanctuary of Madonna delle Grazie?
Located just outside the old city walls, this 12th-century Romanesque church was originally a Benedictine monastery dedicated to Saint Angelo.
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.