To be seen
GIULIANOVA
The origins of Giulianova are remote, the first Roman settlements date back to 290 BC. Do not miss: San Flaviano’s cathedral; Sant’Antonio church, the library and the art gallery “V.Bindi”, The Sanctuary of Madonna dello Splendore and “Belvedere square”.TORTORETO ALTO
This little and cute village is situated on a steep hillside in a panoramic position overlooking the sea. Do not miss: The Church of Santa Maria della Misericordia, the church of San Flaviano.TERAMO
The city has very ancient origins, having been inhabited since prehistoric. Do not miss: 2 symbolic monuments of this city are the Cathedral (1158) and the Roman Theatre (30 B C). Also worth a visit the Museum, the Art Gallery, Santa Monica’s castle, the Church of Maria Santissima delle Grazie (1153) and the church of Sant’Antonio (1127).ATRI
It seems that its origin goes back to the Etruscans or is linked to the colony of Syracuse. Do not miss: The Cathedral (XIII sec.), the church of Santa reparata, the Bishop’s Palace, the Municipal Theatre and the Municipal Museum.CAMPLI
Village of pre-Romanic origins, it offers the most typical aspect of Abruzzi, not corrupted by modern times.Do not miss: the town palace – “Palazzo Farnese” (XIV century), the Church of Saint Francesco d’Assisi (XIV century), the Church of Santa Maria in Platea” (XIV century), the Holy Stairs.CASTELLI
Castelli has been renamed the “Homeland of ceramic”. Do not miss: the Civic Museum of Abruzzo’s ceramics, the School of Art (where you can admire a beautiful crib made of ceramic), the Church of Saint Donato with the vault all covered with ceramic-tiles.CIVITELLA
The town of Civitella del Tronto is located on a rocky spur in the Salinello Valley. It was founded in the X century, and represents the last borbonic fortress. Do not miss: the Fortress, the Church of Saint Francesco, the Church of Saint Lorenzo.SAN GABRIELE
The sanctuary of Saint Gabriele, the saint of young folk, of miracles and of smile.ASCOLI PICENO
Piazza del Popolo, Palazzo dei Capitani, Piazza Arringo, Ponte di Porta Maggiore, Ponte di Cecco, Cathedral of St. Emidio.