Set between the Gran Sasso and the Adriatic at the meeting of two rivers, Teramo is the unhurried provincial seat of northern Abruzzo, layering a Roman theatre and amphitheatre beneath its old streets and a medieval cathedral at its heart.
What to eat, and drink
- The dishRagù di pecoraIn the Marsica area of Abruzzo, ragù di pecora turns mature sheep meat into a slow-cooked sauce.
- The dishChitarra with lamb ragù and fried artichokeFine strands of egg chitarra take on a buttery lamb ragù, while thin fried artichoke adds a crisp finish.
- The wineCerasuolo d'Abruzzo
- The wineMontepulciano
More of Abruzzo
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