The Province of Teramo ( it, provincia di Teramo; Abruzzese: ') is a

province A province is almost always an administrative division within a country or sovereign state, state. The term derives from the ancient Roman ''Roman province, provincia'', which was the major territorial and administrative unit of the Roman Empire ...

in the

Abruzzo Abruzzo (, , ; nap, label=Neapolitan language, Abruzzese Neapolitan, Abbrùzze , ''Abbrìzze'' or ''Abbrèzze'' ; nap, label=Sabino dialect, Aquilano, Abbrùzzu; #History, historically Abruzzi) is a Regions of Italy, region of Southern Italy wi ...

region of

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. Its capital is the city of

Teramo Teramo (; nap, label= Abruzzese, Tèreme ) is a city and ''comune'' in the Italian region of Abruzzo, the capital of the province of Teramo. The city, from Rome, is situated between the highest mountains of the Apennines ( Gran Sasso d'Itali ...

. The province has an area of , a population of 313,029 (2012), and is subdivided into 47

comune The (; plural: ) is a local administrative division of Italy, roughly equivalent to a township or municipality. It is the third-level administrative division of Italy, after regions ('' regioni'') and provinces (''province''). The can also ...

s ( it, comuni), see Comunes of the Province of Teramo. The Province of Teramo shares its northern border with the

Province of Ascoli Piceno The province of Ascoli Piceno ( it, Provincia di Ascoli Piceno) is a province in the Marche region of Italy. Its capital is the city of Ascoli Piceno, and the province is bordered by the Adriatic Sea to the east, the Province of Fermo to the nor ...

in the

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, southern and southwestern borders with the

Province of L'Aquila The Province of L'Aquila ( it, Provincia dell'Aquila) is the largest, most mountainous and least densely populated province of the Abruzzo region of Central Italy. It comprises about half the landmass of Abruzzo and occupies the western part o ...

in the Abruzzo Region, and a western border with the

Province of Rieti The Province of Rieti ( it, Provincia di Rieti) is a province in the Lazio region of Italy. Its capital is the city of Rieti. Established in 1927, it has an area of with a total population of 157,887 people as of 2017. There are 73 ''comuni'' i ...

in the Region of Lazio. To the south is the Abruzzo

Province of Pescara The province of Pescara ( it, provincia di Pescara; Abruzzese: ') is a province in the Abruzzo region of Italy. Its provincial capital is the city Pescara, which has a population of 119,483 inhabitants. As of 2017, it has a total population of ...

and to the east is the

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Geography

The landscape of the Province of Teramo is dominated almost entirely on the east by a large body of water with the beaches of the

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and by the Apennine Mountains which his highest peak of

Gran Sasso d'Italia Gran Sasso d'Italia (; ) is a massif in the Apennine Mountains of Italy. Its highest peak, Corno Grande (2,912 metres), is the highest mountain in the Apennines, and the second-highest mountain in Italy outside the Alps. The mountain lies wi ...

westside. The province is indeed divided latitudinally by the characteristic hills and valleys rich in vineyards and olive groves that begin in the Apennines and run almost to the coast. Colline Teramane (Teramo Hills) has become a trademark and are one of the most significant areas where extra virgin olive oil and Abruzzo wines are produced. Unique of the province of Teramo is the short distance between the beaches of the

and the snowcapped

Gran Sasso Gran Sasso d'Italia (; ) is a massif in the Apennine Mountains of Italy. Its highest peak, Corno Grande (2,912 metres), is the highest mountain in the Apennines, and the second-highest mountain in Italy outside the Alps. The mountain lies wi ...

peaks. They can be reached within an hour from one point to the other. The peaks of the

rise to the west of the Province of Teramo while those of the

Monti della Laga Monti della Laga is a mountain range in the central Apennines of Italy. Their ruggedness and inaccessibility makes them one of the lesser known areas of the Italian peninsula. Geography The mountains run for a length of about between the Italia ...

dominate its northern border. These two ridges are among the most distinctive and the most relevant of the entire Apennine Mountain range. The majestic

rises at its peak, the

Corno Grande Corno Grande ( Italian for "great horn") is the highest point in the Apennine Mountains, situated in Abruzzo, central Italy. Part of the Gran Sasso massif, it is the highest peak of the Italian Peninsula at . It is the highest peak in mainland ...

, to an elevation of and is characterized by steep, and in places virtually inaccessible, gorges with nature reserves and protected living species. A good part of Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park is nestled in the province. Calderone, the southernmost glacier in Continental European, is found nearby. In contrast to the rugged and isolated Gran Sasso area, the

are characterised by thick forests, shallow gorges, rolling slopes and valleys, and several spectacular waterfalls. In addition to the provincial capital, the most populous and important commercial centers include

Roseto degli Abruzzi Roseto degli Abruzzi (), more commonly Roseto, is a town and ''comune'' of the province of Teramo in the Abruzzo region of central Italy. It is a beach resort on the Adriatic Sea and has about 24,000 inhabitants. Geographically, Roseto is positio ...

and Giulianova with populations of 25,000 and 24,000 inhabitants respectively. On the eastern portion of the province are the so-called "seven sister" beaches directly adjacent to the

. These resorts are noted for one of the highest

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density, very fine white sand and their mild and wholesome

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climates which support a rich flora of palm, pine and oleander trees. Much of the province is hilly and very few large flat plains are to be found. Running from the west to the east are a number of valley streams and rivers which eventually empty into the

. The province of Teramo can easily be reached by car or bus from

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via the A24 highway and it is also connected to the A14 highway.

Culture

Towns in the Province of Teramo include

Civitella del Tronto Civitella del Tronto () is a town and ''comune'' in the province of Teramo, within the Abruzzo region of central Italy. It is in the Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park. History The origins of Civitella are unknown, though in the area have ...

and

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. The first stood as the northernmost protective point of the

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. In Atri there is a

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cathedral and a theatre. The provincial capital of

hosts a large

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and has for centuries served all of Abruzzo as a main administrative and economic center. On 15 September 2005 the President of

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, went to Teramo to make a special presentation in honour of the resistance movement that arose in this town against the Nazi forces during the

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. A special note was made of the young Italian partisans who gathered in the village of Bosco Martese. There they risked deportation, severe reprisals, and other barbarous acts.

Tourism

Main tourist attractions include: *

, including an erosion phenomenon called "Bolge" and see the treasures of the Count of Aquaviva. * Campli - a characteristic village once possession of the

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. Its St Paul Church holds a Scala Sancta. *

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is a village 25 miles away (40 km) from

. It is known for its

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s. In the past local artisans produced ceramics for most of the

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. *

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fortress which is the most visited monument of the

region, surrounding village e and gole del Salinello. The place holds a significative importance in the history of Italy unification. * Colline Teramane (Teramo hills) are a very distinctive and significant area where extra virgin olive oil and Abruzzo wines are produced. * Giulianova - an example of renaissance ideal city on the Adriatic Sea founded by

Giulio Antonio Acquaviva Giulio Antonio Acquaviva (c. 1425 – February 7, 1481) was an Italian nobleman and condottiere. He was 7th House of Acquaviva, Duke of Atri and 1st of Teramo, Count of Conversano and San Flaviano and Lord of Padula and Roseto. Life Giulio Anton ...

. * Montagne Gemelle (Twin Mountains) of the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park are two suggestive mountains standing alongside. They are often taken as one of the symbols of the province of Teramo. *

Montorio al Vomano Montorio al Vomano ( Abruzzese: ') is a town and ''comune'' in the province of Teramo, in the Abruzzo region of central-southern Italy. It is located in the natural park known as the Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park. Geography The ci ...

- historical medieval town and its cathedral. *

and museums. * Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park. *The Shrine of

Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows (born Francesco Possenti 1 March 1838 – 27 February 1862) was an Italian Passionist clerical student. Born to a professional family, he gave up ambitions of a secular career to enter the Passionist congregation. H ...

with average of 2 million visitors per year is one of the 15 most visited sanctuaries in the world. From north to south, the province of Teramo boasts several

on the Adriatric Seacoast, called the seven sisters, are the following: *

Martinsicuro Martinsicuro ( la, Truentum or ''Castrum Truentinum'') is a town and ''comune'' in province of Teramo, Abruzzo, central Italy. It is located on the right of the mouth of Tronto River. History Remains of a Bronze Age (10th-9th centuries BC) settlem ...

Alba Adriatica Alba Adriatica is a town and ''comune'' with 12,386 residents (2014) in the province of Teramo in the Abruzzo region of central eastern Italy. It is known as one of the "seven sisters" of the northern Abruzzo coast, i.e. the seven coastal towns ...

Tortoreto Tortoreto ( Teramano: ') is a coastal town and ''comune'' of the province of Teramo in the Abruzzo region of Italy. It has two distinct parts. The old town is on a hill not far from the Adriatic Sea. The new part, usually referred to as Torto ...

* Giulianova *

Pineto Pineto is a town and ''comune'' in the province of Teramo, Abruzzo, in central Italy. It is a 20th-century seaside resort on the Adriatic coast, with sandy beaches shaded by pine trees that give their name to the town. Geography Pineto is know ...

Silvi Marina Silvi is an Italian comune in the province of Teramo, about north of Pescara, in the Abruzzo region of central Italy. It stretches from Silvi Marina, a small seaside resort on the Adriatic Coast, to Silvi Paese up in the hills. History Silvi i ...

Transportation

Major highways

The Province of Teramo can be reached from the north and the south by the main highway, the A14, that runs along the Adriatic Coast. It can be reached from the west by the

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coming from

via

L'Aquila L'Aquila ( , ) is a city and ''comune'' in central Italy. It is the capital city of both the Abruzzo region and of the Province of L'Aquila. , it has a population of 70,967 inhabitants. Laid out within medieval walls on a hill in the wide valle ...

Railroad lines

The central railroad station of the province is located in Giulianova. From here is it possible to follow the coastline to the north and south or to travel in a westerly direction towards the provincial capital.

Seaports

The port of Giulianova is the maritime terminal of the Province of Teramo.

Administration

Since 2009, the president of the province has been

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of the

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Major ''comuni''

The main ''comuni'' and towns by population as of 2005 are:

(52,794),

(23,669), Giulianova (21,875),

(15,247),

(15,047),

(13,763),

(11,269),

(11,219),

Sant'Egidio alla Vibrata Sant'Egidio alla Vibrata ( Abruzzo: ') is a town and ''comune'' in province of Teramo, in the Abruzzo region of central Italy Italy ( it, Italia ), officially the Italian Republic, ) or the Republic of Italy, is a country in Southern Euro ...

(9,177),

Mosciano Sant'Angelo Mosciano Sant'Angelo ( Moscianese: ', ') is a town and ''comune'' of the province of Teramo in the Abruzzo region of eastern Italy. Nearby communes include Bellante, Castellalto, Giulianova, Notaresco, Roseto degli Abruzzi, Sant'Omero, Tortore ...

(8,559),

(8,536),

(8,072), Campli (7,598), Bellante (7,208).

Frazione

* Bellante Stazione * Bivio Castelli * Borgonovo, Torricella Sicura

Gallery

File:Il Gran Sasso d'Italia, il paretone nord.JPG,

File:Lungomare giulianova.jpg, Giulianova seaside File:Prati di Tivo - Teramo - Italy.jpg,

Prati di Tivo Prati di Tivo is a frazione in the Province of Teramo in the Abruzzo region of Italy Italy ( it, Italia ), officially the Italian Republic, ) or the Republic of Italy, is a country in Southern Europe. It is located in the middle of the ...

ski slopes File:Fotopanoramicaportogiulianova.jpg, Giulianova Image:GhiacciaioDelCalderone.jpg,

Calderone glacier The Calderone glacier ( it, Ghiacciaio del Calderone) is a glacier located in the Apennine Mountains in Abruzzo, Italy. Found in the Gran Sasso d'Italia mountain group, it lies just beneath the Corno Grande, the highest peak in the Apennines. Wi ...

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File:Vista da Tortoreto alto.jpg, Coast File:Abruzzo Chamois 2008 446.JPG, Abruzzo Chamois File:Apollo Butterfly of Gran Sasso.jpg, Apollo Butterfly in

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seaside File:PalazzoCastelli.jpg,

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File:Atri - Duomo Concattedrale.jpg,

File:Santuario San Gabriele dell'Addolorata Abruzzo 03.JPG, Shrine of

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References

External links

Province of Teramo Homepage (in Italian)
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