Pescara is a coastal city located just a few hours of Rome heading off the Adriatic Sea in the Abruzzo region of Italy. Because of the river after the city received its name, Pescara was an important maritime port of the Roman Empire, nowadays transformed into a populated place with a wealthy economy that encompasses industries such as foods and chemicals, building materials, manufacturing and clothing, but specially the tourism industry.
Just the Aeroporto Internazionale d'Abruzzo moved 3,300 tons cargo and 371,247 passengers during 2007, figures that help you understand why the sandy beaches of Pescara are among the favorite summer destinations in Italy, although the city's beneficial climate makes it appropriate destination to visit all year round.
Despite its historic background, there are not ancient ruins to visit in this city because it was devastated by Nazis during the World War II, although many buildings and monuments were successfully restored after Pescara's reconstruction in the 1960s and guided city tours can take you to discover them.
Anyway, walking through the city visitors can enjoy the unique architecture of Pescara admiring its waterfront residences, or finding the historic building that survived the war, including the Church of the Spirito Santo, the Cathedral of San Cetteo, the Church of Sant'Andrea Apostolo, or the Sanctuary of the Madonna dei Sette Dolori that dates from 1757.
When it comes to sightseeing some of the places to visit around Pescara include the Museo Cascella and Museo Ittico and the Palazzo del Governo, where past and present of Pescara have a permanent display along with sheep-raising culture that was the former activity of founder residents.
Pescara has also 21 ski areas that run from the highest region of the Apennines to the Adriatic Sea, so even in winter Pescara boos tourist activities at resorts such as Campo Imperatore, Roccaraso, and Campo Felice. When it comes to mountains, there are many others providing hiking and climbing opportunities, such as the Corno Grande, the Corno Piccolo, the Majella, Ill Calderone, and other smaller peaks.
Throughout the year, the streets of Pescara are also filled by harmonious sounds coming from folk festivals and the bustling activity around the city's ice-cream shops and its traditional trattories. However, summer is also scenario of the annual International Jazz Festival, and the "Ennio Flaiano" prize that is awarded to the best performers and writers on theater, cinema, television, and literature.
When planning your vacations, do not forget that a large extension of land in Pescara has been designated regional and/or national parkland, including the Sirente Velino Regional Park, Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park, Lago di Barrea, the Majella National Park, and the Parco Nazionale d'Abruzzo, Lazio e Molise.
Close the Pescara, there are several Medieval and Renaissance town within the national park system, including Castel del Monte, Santo Stefano di Sessanio, Pacentro, and Pescasseroli easily accessible as a day trip visit to admire a Medieval castle and two towers that the Nazi never found.
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