Feast of Sant 'Antonio Abate, 17 January Cermignano, toxic, Arsita, Bisenti
The weekly markets in the province of Teramo
Water Park, water park Ondablu
For some years, many people choose to spend their holidays on the farm . All 'cottages were the beginning of a country house where they divided the work with farmers in fields and stables in exchange for accommodation and good food. Today the farm , while maintaining an 'architectural profiles treated, but inspired by a rustic style, are equipped with every comfort, equipped with swimming pools and other sports facilities, allowing guests to enjoy the holidays in a comfortable environment, calm, in touch with nature.
The agritourismvacation allows you to rediscover the simple tastes of the kitchen once, to know the local products, to establish direct contact with the locals and learn about traditions. It allows you to rediscover the Italy of small towns and ancient villages, rich in tradition and artistic unknown. Many cottages are within walking distance from the coast and allow people who love the sea, to spend the day at the beach, and back then, in an 'oasis of calm in the shade of oak trees, away from the hustle and bustle . Other cottages are close to the mountains and natural parks and allow hiking, horseback riding and cycling.
The agritourismvacation is above all synonymous with a holiday in freedom, to rediscover the nature and traditions, and cost and a 'quiet atmosphere and relaxing surroundings.
The religious spirit is very much alive in Abruzzo, witness the shrine, a pilgrimage destination, the small country churches, hermitages and abbeys in the mountains.
Abruzzo Each province can be visited by following a "Journey of the Spirit." Starting from L'Aquila is the most important basilica Santa Maria Collemaggio, August 29, 1294 where he was crowned Pope Celestine V and where every year on August 29 is celebrated Forgiveness, forbearance granted by this extraordinary pope. In the province there are many churches and shrines that are worth visiting as the cathedral of Corfinio of Sulmona churches and sanctuaries such as Madonna d 'appears at the pagans, the Madonna del Monte Tranquillo Pescasseroli, Our Lady of Pietraquaria Avezzano.
An 'another important step in a religious journey in Abruzzo is the Sanctuary of the Eucharistic Miracle at Lanciano in the province of Chieti. In the shrine of this church are preserved the Eucharistic species turned into flesh and blood in the eighth century during the celebration of mass. A Another important shrine in this province is that of Our Lady of Miracles in Casalbordino. Ortona contains the tomb of the Apostle Thomas and the first Sunday in May, the feast of the saint, is granted a plenary indulgence. Among the monasteries must be remembered that of San Giovanni in Venere in Fossacesia and between the cathedrals of St. Justin of Chieti and Santa Maria Maggiore in Lanciano Guardiagrele.
The province of Pescara is characterized above all by the monasteries and abbeys. The oldest is the San Clemente Casauria, begun in 871 and completed in the twelfth century. Then there are the Abbey of Santa Maria Arabona, near the Abbey of Per Year San Liberatore a Maiella, which began around a thousand. In the Maiella area there are numerous monasteries and rock churches.
Among the most important shrines to the Holy Spirit in Maiella and St. Bartholomew, in both places and both Rocamora Angelieri used by Peter, who later became Pope Celestine V. Among the shrines to remember the sanctuary of the Holy Face in Monoppello, that is venerated a silk cloth on which is painted the face of Jesus and the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sorrows in Pescara. The most important shrine in the province of Teramo is the shrine of St. Gabriel of the foot of Gran Sasso. The shrine of the patron saint and patron of young Abruzzo, and the destination of numerous pilgrimages and the center of religious activities. Another important one is the sanctuary of Our Lady of Splendor in Giulianova and one of the Scala Santa Campli, to which has the same indulgences of the Holy Stairs in Rome and Jerusalem.
There are many ancient churches in the province of Teramo as Propezano of Santa Maria, Santa Maria di hum Castel Castagna, Santa Maria a Vico, whose construction dates back to thousand in the town of Sant'Omero , San Pietro ad Insulam Island Gran Sasso, San Clemente al Vomano and the Cathedral of Atri in the Romanesque style.
To better enjoy the 'experience of a religious holiday in Abruzzo, we recommend a stay at La Meridiana.
whole territory of the province of Teramo is marked by the presence of towers, castles and fortified structures that testify to the historical past of this province Abruzzo.
On the coast, dominated by towers built to defend themselves against the Saracens. These include the Tower of Martock, built in the fourteenth century by Charles V, the master Portolano d 'Abruzzo, which besides serving as a watch tower of the enemy ships, had annexed another building used as customs. The tower on the facade has a 'membership and a badge with the' two-headed eagle which is the 'symbol of Charles V.
going south along the coast, there are other towers of this type near the mouth of the Salt Vibrata. They had a sighting is a function of both the defense and served to repel an attack of Turks in 1556 attacked the Abruzzo coast .
Of particular importance to the 'grandeur of the structure is the Tower of Cerrano Pineto, which has a large square base, on which stands a' structure of other, smaller structures both end with a flat-topped battlements. Currently, the Torre del Cerrano is owned by the province of Teramo and is a marine biology laboratory and river.
The hilly and mountainous areas have, in addition to the towers, fortified towns and military forts. Among the towers include the triangular tower at Montegualtieri Cermignano. The tower was built in XIV century on a rocky outcrop with its 18 meters height allowed for monitoring the valley of Vomano.
Tower Cellino Attanasio, cylindrical in shape, was part of the walls positioned to defend the country. The tower of the Queen Giovanna Bisenti, perhaps of any time prior to 1300, is the 'only one left of three towers located on the walls of the country.
Typical examples of fortified villages are Montone, with the tower keep, a square layout of the fourteenth century, all mail 'entrance to the village and the Clock Tower, the XII - XIII century, a square, marked into two floors by a double row of bricks at the top of the facade is the 'clock that gives the name.
Even Sant'Omero looks like a fortified town, where the 'village is situated on a' hill and is surrounded by walls with base shoe, of which there are still traces especially on a long and Brother Dionysius Via di Porta Castello, where c 'is the port of entry, with a pointed arch that gives access to a staircase, the steps surmounted by times you see the big wooden lintels. 'S entire structure and the fortifications could be dated around 1400, other buildings are of later ages, around 1600. Along the tunnels and alleys of the village and guard posts are niches for soldiers These have now been filled with bricks.
moving to the 'internal structures, we find two soldiers, one used until 1861 and now restored, the fortress of Civitella, the' other long been abandoned is Manfrino Castel. The Fortress of Civitella del Tronto, situated on a rocky outcrop, overlooking the valleys of Vibrata del Tronto, covers about 25,000 square meters. The fortress was built between 1564 and 1576 during the English domination. The fortress was surrounded by a moat, which is lowered a drawbridge, has a number of trenches and three squares' weapons. The fortress was 5 tanks for the 'water stores, groceries, prisons, housing for soldiers, and local cuisines to the table, the Governor's Palace, the church of San Giacomo and the chapel of Santa Barbara. The fortress and the village of Civitella have suffered numerous attacks, the 'last in 1861, when was the last stronghold to surrender to the army of Bourbon Vittorio Emanuele II. After years of neglect in 1985 after 13 years of restoration, was opened to visitors.
Manfrino Castle is located in Macchia di Sole, near the border with the territory of Ascoli Piceno and owes its name to the Swabian king Manfredi, who had it built to defend themselves against the feudal lords of Guelph Ascoli. Manfred was defeated in 1266 by Charles ID 'Anjou, who s' possession of the castle and strengthened by building another tower. The castle, limestone, square-shaped, with walls reinforced by three towers, now almost destroyed by the weather, the further south, a little detached, it was the tower, the central one, the male Swabian, was the ' inhabitants of the castle, the third tower, built by Charles ID 'Anjou, was placed to guard the' input. Remain the basis of this tower with the underground tank and sections of walls up to a 'height of 12 m. The castle then passed to the French, who kept it until 1400, was abandoned because its fortifications were not adequate to the discovery of gunpowder, as it came to the fortress of Civitella.
to admire and visit the castles and towers of this wonderful corner of Abruzzo we advise you to spend a holiday at La Meridiana .
Abruzzo, the number of natural parks and the variety of environments, offers many possibilities to spend a holiday on horseback so better to enjoy the contact with nature.
In Abruzzo in August 2006 was inaugurated the 'Ippovia Gran Sasso, a 320 km long network, which runs through the Parco del Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga and that, following the route of old mule tracks and mountain trails, through villages, pastures, valleys and mountain passes. Along the route are located rest areas equipped for both horses, that riders. This mode of travel permits to live in contact with nature and learn about beautiful places, inaccessible to those who travel by car, it also allows time travel because it is possible to know small villages perched on the mountains, where older people keep alive old traditions and allow the visitor to know the warmth of the people of Abruzzo and rediscover the taste of old village recipes.
Agriturismo La Meridiana , although it has its own riding school, is located near two golf horse riding. The River Ranch in the district Collerenti, Bellante (about 4 km from our farm) offers everyone, including children, the thrill of riding, having docile animals and highly trained instructors and using valid and equestrian guides.
Another area is the handling of Camelot Equestrian Center, to Pharaoh, a small fraction of Teramo, from which you can go on numerous excursions, as are many paths that are suitable for horse trekking, and for those who want head towards the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga, and for those who prefer to get through valleys to the sea.
