Giulianova

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Country Italy Province / Metropolitan city Teramo (TE) Demonym(s) Giuliesi Local time Tuesday 10:29 AM		Region Abruzzo Elevation 68 m (223 ft) Province Province of Teramo

Frazioni Case di Trento, Colleranesco, Villa Pozzoni, Villa Volpe Weather 13°C, Wind NW at 10 km/h, 48% Humidity Points of interest Giocolandia, Museo d'arte dello Splendore, Belvedere, Pinacoteca civica v bindi

Giulianova is a coastal town and comune in the province of Teramo of central Italy.

Map of 64021 Giulianova, Province of Teramo, Italy

Geography

The town lies in the north of the Abruzzo region, between the Salinello and the Tordino rivers. Giulianova is split between the Paese, the historic town up in the hills, and the lido, the more recent development down by the beach.

Tourism plays a big part in the town's economy. The town, characterized by several beaches, is a summer retreat for people from large cities like Rome and Milan, as well as German and French tourists.

History

In pre-Roman times, the Praetutii tribe had a settlement there. In 3rd century BCE Romans established a colony called Castrum Novum in the vicinity of Giulianova. In the Middle Ages, the population of Castrum Novum, then called Castrum divi Flaviani, were moved to the new hilltown of Giulia, founded by the local baron Giulio Antonio Acquaviva.

Main sights

Church of Santa Maria a Mare, belonging to the former city of San Flaviano. Founded before the 11th century, it is a brickwork building with a sail-like bell tower. The portal is from the late 13th century, and has a relief with "Madonna with Child and Animals", while two lions guard the sides, one holding a book and the other fighting with a snake. Under the arch are 18 stone tiles depicting enigmatic figures, described by some a representation of the Zodiac and the seasons

The octagonal Cathedral of San Flaviano, built from 1472. The dome was originally covered by blue majolica. It houses a marble sculpture of "Madonna with Child" by Venanzo Crocetti

Sanctuary of Maria SS.ma dello Splendore. In the sacristy is the 16th century Pala dello Splendore, an altarpiece by Paolo Veronese

Ducal Palace

Torre del Salinello, a watch tower built in the 16th century to guard from Turk pirates.

People

Gabriele Tarquini (born 1962), racing driver

Gaetano Braga (1829–1907), cellist and composer

Dom (Domenico) Serafini (born 1949), journalist

Venanzo Crocetti (1913–2003), sculptor

Egidio De Maulo Born in Giulianova, November 4, 1840 – Rome 1904 ( Painter )

Sports

The main football team of the town was Giulianova Calcio which participated in professional leagues, namely Serie C (and its divisions). It was replaced by A.S.D. Città di Giulianova 1924 in 2012.

References

Giulianova Wikipedia

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