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Teramo
Italy, officially the Italian Republic or Repubblica Italiana, is a Southern European country comprising of the Po River valley, the Italian Peninsula and the two largest islands in the Mediterranean Sea, Sicily and Sardinia. It is shaped like a boot and for this reason Italians commonly call it lo Stivale, the boot or, due to its prevalent peninsular geographical nature, la Penisola, the Peninsula.
Teramo is a city in the central Italian region of Abruzzo, the capital of the province of Teramo. The town is located near the confluence of the Vezzola and Tordino rivers and is a very old city, founded in pre-Roman times, although the general aspect is more recent, due to many 19th and 20th century buildings. The Gran Sasso tunnel in recent times allowed Teramo to get out of its isolation.
The economy of the town is mostly based on activities connected with commerce and agriculture, as well as a sound industrial sector that include foods, textiles, building materials, engineering and ceramics. The major monuments of the city are the majestic Cathedral of Saint Berardo, built in 1158 by Bishop Guido II, in Romanesque style, the great portal in Gothic style, finished in 1332 by the Roman master Deodato di Cosma and the Romanesque church of Sant'Antonio in 1127.
A city known for its historic myths and traditions, scenic beauty, cooperative people and luxurious hotels and cottages, Teramo is one of the favorite holiday destinations for most of the vacation lovers.
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