City: Abruzzo
Top Things to do in Abruzzo
Things to do in Abruzzo, Italy: The Best Churches & Cathedrals
Abruzzo (pronounced [aˈbruttso]) is a region of Central Italy, with an area of 10,763 square km (4,156 sq mi) and a population of 1.2 million. Its western border lies 80 km (50 mi) east of Rome. The region is divided into the four provinces of L'Aquila, Teramo, Pescara, and Chieti. Abruzzo borders the region of Marche to the north, Lazio to the west and south-west, Molise to the south-east, and the Adriatic Sea to the east. Geographically, Abruzzo is divided into a mountainous area to the west, which includes the Gran Sasso D'italia, and a coastal area to the east with beaches on the Adriatic sea. Abruzzo is partially considered culturally, linguistically, historically, and economically a region of Southern Italy, although geographically it may also be considered central. The Italian Statistical Authority (ISTAT) deems it to be part of Southern Italy, partially because of Abruzzo's historic association with the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.
Restaurants in Abruzzo
1. Basilica di Santa Maria di Collemaggio e Porta Santa
2. Chiesa di San Matteo Apostolo
3. Santuario di San Gabriele dell'Addolarata
4. Duomo Santa Maria Assunta e San Berardo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 172 reviews
Reviewed By aforestsomewhere
Probably the most famous landmarks in Teramo, work started on the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta in 1158 during one of the numerous rebuildings of Teramo (a strategic city, it was repeatedly ransacked and razed by a series of invading forces). A beautiful building situated in the centre of one of the historic centres' main squares, it has a Roman interior with a Gothic exterior. Also worth a visit is the crypt of San Berardo, patron saint of Teramo, within the church. Plenty of bars are in the immediate vicinity for refreshments and meals.
5. Santuario della Madonna della Portella
6. Santuario della Madonna dello Splendore
7. Abbazia di San Giovanni in Venere
8. Eremo di Sant'Onofrio al Morrone
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 158 reviews
9. Santuario del Volto Santo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 175 reviews
10. Cattedrale Basilica S. Maria Assunta di Atri
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 159 reviews
Reviewed By ColleenCo - Pescara, Italy
This is a jewel not to be missed: the Cathedral has some exquisite frescoes made in the 1450s which reflect renaissance ideals mixed with life in Abruzzo at that time. Look closely at the pictures and you will see what clothes were worn in Atri at the time as well as what was typical to do or see at a wedding. Some inscriptions are in dialect which again reflected the area.
