Originally called Interamnia Praetuttiorum, it was conquered by the Romans in the III century and then became roman municipium and colony. In 410 it was destroyed by Alarico’s Goths and it was rebuilt between the VI and XII cent. under the name of Aprutinum. In the XII cent. The town became part of the Ducato of Spoleto under the name of Teramum. Under William I’ reign Teramum was upset by the fights between the Melatinis and Valles families. Up to 1770 it was a free town, but after this year it had to fight for its independence. A great tribute was given by the people from Teramo to the many battles for the italian independence (the town was during the II World War an important centre for the Abruzzo’s patriotism).

Rich in many roman ruins Teramo is a rich commercial and craftmanship centre, and a touristic resort as well. Every year there is the famous Interamnia Cup, an international handball manifestation.

San Berardo Cathedral
They began to build it in 1158, but there were many rebuildings during the centuries. The main door, by Diodato Romano, dates back to 1332. The cathedral has three navesand inside it there’s a silver Paliotto by Nicola da Guardiagrele.