Roseto degli Abruzzi - Roseto degli Abruzzi

Roseto degli Abruzzi is a city ofAbruzzo.

To know

A seaside town of recent birth, it has undergone a lively development from the early decades of the twentieth century to the present day, becoming one of the most important health resorts and seaside resorts on the Adriatic coast of Abruzzo. The tourist promotion of its beaches assigns it the title of Lido delle Rose. It belongs to the group of the so-called seven sisters, the main tourist resorts of the Abruzzo coast.

Geographical notes

Between Vomano to the south and Tordino to the north, Roseto degli Abruzzi stretches along the Adriatic coast and represents the most populous center and reference city of the whole Vomano Valley.

When to go

A seaside resort of primary importance in the region, Roseto is an attractive destination in the summer, from spring to early autumn.

Background

Numerous archaeological finds show that the territory of Roseto degli Abruzzi was already inhabited in Roman times. Mention of the various localities of its territory is already found in numerous documents from the Middle Ages.

The development of the city stems from the construction of the Adriatic railway and the coastal railway station in the second half of the nineteenth century, in the decade of the sixties. The station was called Quotes, a name that recalled the twelve plots of land entrusted to settlers to constitute the first coastal settlement of the then municipality of Montepagano. In the following decades, the increase in population led to the construction of the first church of Santa Filomena and the elementary school. The town in 1887 abandoned the denomination Quotes to take the name of Rosburg (i.e. the country of roses). In 1909 the further increase of the population determined the opening of a registry office, until in 1927 the municipal seat was definitively transferred from Montepagano in Rosburgo, which on that occasion changed its name again, abandoning the never loved Rosburgo (too Germanizing, and reviled especially during the First War) to assume the definitive toponym of Roseto degli Abruzzi. The first industrial initiatives date back to the beginning of the century, the intensification of trade and the development of agriculture, even if tourism has been and continues to be the main resource of the population. The urban development of the city has been consolidated and developed further from then to the present day, in the wake of an ever-increasing tourist demand, but also following a good development of productive activities in the area between the coastal city and the hills. At the 2011 census, the municipality of Roseto degli Abruzzi was the most populous afterwards Teramo, closely followed by the neighbor Giulianova.

How to orient yourself

Neighborhoods

Other towns in the municipal area are: San Giovanni, Campo a Mare, Casal Thaulero, Cologna Paese, Cologna Spiaggia, Montepagano, Santa Lucia, Voltarrosto, Bonaduce.

Montepagano, now a hamlet on the hills behind the city, is considered the Old Town of Roseto; originally it was the municipal capital, a role later transferred to Roseto following its unstoppable development.

How to get

By plane

• Pescara airport (Abruzzo International Airport), Via Tiburtina Km 229.100, ☎ 39 085 4324201. 
• Airport of Ancona

By car

• It is crossed by the Adriatic state road
• It has a toll booth right on the Adriatic highway

On boat

• It has a marina to the south, at the mouth of the Vomano

On the train

• It has its own station on the Adriatic railway line. The train station is located right in the heart of the town, so it is possible to reach much of the urban area on foot.

By bus

• Bus lines managed by ARPA - Abruzzesi regional public bus lines [1]

How to get around

Adriatic Green Corridor

The Adriatic Green Corridor or Adriatic Cycle Route is the cycle path that runs along the Adriatic coast. This path coincides with branch no. 6 of the great national cycle network (BicItalia) proposed by FIAB, the Italian Federation of friends of the bicycle, partly in the design phase and partly already built, which integrates with the wider European cycle network called EuroVelo.

The planned route is the coast road par excellence, it runs parallel to the E55, to the Romea in the central part and to the Adriatica state road in the southern part. It has a length of 1300 km and connects Trieste with Santa Maria di Leuca, along the Italian Riviera with the richest beaches dedicated to seaside tourism.

This very long cycle path crosses all the regions bathed by this coast. At the moment (year 2015) patches of patches have been built, but from year to year the route is increasingly being completed by the municipal, provincial and regional administrations crossed. The region Abruzzo it financed the completion of the entire regional section of competence with an extension of 132 km, ie the entire coast. These works began in March 2015.

Along the Teramo coast there are several sections of the cycle path already completed and others in the completion phase (works started in March 2015 financed by the Abruzzo Region).

South of the Tronto, in the stretch Martinsicuro-Villa Rosa at the moment you cycle mostly on the sidewalk; after the cycle / pedestrian bridge over the Vibrata stream, a long cycle path follows that crosses the towns of Alba Adriatica-Tortoreto Lido-Giulianova-Cologna beach, crossing the cycle / pedestrian bridges over Salinello and Tordino; the track crosses areas with rich vegetation (pine forests, rows of palms and tamarisks). Another active section is in Scerne di Pineto (3 km) and a Pineto (where a stretch of beaten earth develops under the characteristic pine forest).

So the cycle path is almost uninterrupted in the Pescarese-Theatine between Montesilvano, Pescara (where there are some short sections missing and where the Ponte del mare that crosses the Pescara river is in operation) e Francavilla al Mare.

In the southern section, ie along the Coast of the trabocchi, the project for the recovery of a long section of the disused railway is ready Ortona-Vast-San Salvo (about 50 km) in a wild and particular territory. At the moment there is a stretch of cycle path in the towns of Vasto Marina and San Salvo Marina.

What see

• 42.679714.011721 Church of Santa Maria Assunta, Via Nazionale, ☎ 39 085 8990153. Built in the 1870s, when the population of the new settlement had begun to grow, it was dedicated to Santa Filomena. When in the 1960s the Congregation of Rites removed the saint from the calendar, Roseto replaced the church's title, dedicating it to Maria Assunta, who also became the new patroness of the city. Inside it preserves a valuable altar in polychrome wood, with statues of saints and prophets. In its sacristy there is a plaque, which commemorates the birth of Roseto (May 22, 1860), by the clergy of the Church, who divided into lots and gave the marina of which it was owner into leaseholds. 
• Church of S. Antimo. Noteworthy is the bell tower belonging to the church of S. Antimo, linked to a legend that attributes its construction to Pope Sixtus V. 

Events and parties

Finally, among the reasons of attraction for tourists, the summer events (theatrical, cinematographic and musical reviews), which take place throughout the territory and, in particular, in the Villa Comunale, also home to the Civic Art Collection, are important. in which are preserved, among others, works by the painter Pasquale Celommi (1851-1928) and the ceramist Pier Giuseppe di Blasio (1896-1964).

• Rose Garden Opera Prima. National film festival for first-time directors, held since 1996. It was attended by the major newcomers of recent years. 
• Soundlabs festival (in August). Rock and pop music festival, held since 1997 when it was called Sounds from the Underground; takes its current name in 2003-. 
• Art under the pine forest (in August). Collective exhibition of artists of various genres: painting, sculpture, ceramics, mosaic, glass, wood, iron, fabric, decoupage. Held since 2002 

What to do

Roseto is one of the most popular seaside resorts on the Abruzzo coast and offers a stay full of entertainment and attractions, thanks to its beach and sea and modern hotel, recreational and sports facilities. Among the latter, the Palazzetto dello Sport, the tennis courts (also indoor), the skating rink and the recently inaugurated swimming pool.

In addition to bathing activities and water sports, Roseto excels in a competitive activity in which it has achieved national and international fame: the basketball. The city team has been operating since 1946 and in 1997 was promoted to B1, then to A2 to finally move up to the top flight. The Palasport di Roseto, named after the great local basketball player Remo Maggetti, can hold almost 5,000 spectators and one of the largest indoor facilities inAbruzzo. At the center of the city is the Arena 4 Palme, on whose outdoor field basketball is played, the sport that made Roseto famous in the world, with the summer tournament, which in 2006 reached its fifty-fourth edition.

Among the other attractions for the tourist we remember an olive tree, to which more than five hundred years are attributed and a barrel, kept in the cellar of Villa Mazzarosa De Vincenzi which contains one thousand hectoliters of wine, considered the largest in Europe.

Shopping

Like all famous seaside resorts, Roseto abounds with shops of all kinds.

How to have fun

Where to eat

Average prices

• 42.6938414.0012551 Villa Paris, Via F. Marcacci, 1, ☎ 39 085 8937706. 
• 42.69320914.0024562 The crab, Via Nazionale, 3E, ☎ 39 085 8941636. 
• 42.69024414.0062333 The Seahorse, Via Palermo, 4, ☎ 39 085 8943311. 
• 42.68904514.0082074 The snack, Trento seafront, ☎ 39 338 2422155. 
• 42.68563914.008555 Hercules, Via Nazionale, 21, ☎ 39 085 8930689. 
• 42.68387214.0076926 The Tortellaccio, Via Colle Patito, 11, ☎ 39 085 8943195. 
• 42.68166414.0130147 Manetta restaurant, Via Somalia, 15, ☎ 39 085 8941292. 
• 42.68046514.0121558 ^{[link not working]}Little Rosburgo, Via Nazionale, 93, ☎ 39 085 8993171. 
• 42.67907714.0145599 The Amberjack, Via Thaulero, 27, ☎ 39 348 3927260. 
• 42.67099914.02185410 Nonno Chitò Pizzeria, Lungomare Trieste, 40, ☎ 39 085 8931312. 
• 42.67030514.02271211 ^{[link not working]}Al Solito Posto pizzeria restaurant, Lungomare Trieste, 44, ☎ 39 085 8930371. 
• 42.66916914.02322712 Trattoria Luciana, Lungomare Trieste, 60, ☎ 39 085 8997143. 
• 42.66651114.0237813 ^{[link not working]}The Braceria, Via Virgilio, 5, ☎ 39 085 8941797. 
• 42.66789914.02073314 The Locanda del Vigneto, Via Po, 7, ☎ 39 085 8998235. 
• 42.66163114.01281515 ^{[link not working]}Tropical 2 pizzeria, Via Guglielmo Marconi, 21, ☎ 39 085 8941479. 
• 42.66062114.01386616 Tony, Via Guglielmo Marconi, 8, ☎ 39 085 8943033. 
• 42.66013214.01354417 ^{[link not working]}The Paparill House, Via Salara, 11, ☎ 39 085 8998167. 

Where stay

Average prices

• 42.6613314.0157961 Marina Hotel, Via Galvani 9, ☎ 39 085 8930511. Park with swimming pool, private beach, ideal for families with children, quiet and restful area. 
• 42.66690314.0254422 Hotel Narcisi, Lungomare Trieste, Via Catullo, 2, ☎ 39 085 8999102. 
• 42.69157814.0053733 Hotel Laguna Blu, Makarska Avenue, 1, ☎ 39 085 893 3317. 
• 42.69098414.0068664 Hotel Mion, Lungomare Trento, 101, ☎ 39 085 899 2290. 
• 42.68497414.0103635 Hotel La Perla, Via Lucania 9, ☎ 39 085 8621573. 
• 42.68062214.0115126 Albatros hotels, Via Cerrano, 7, ☎ 39 085 899 6126. 
• 42.68711814.0096687 Rome Hotel On The Sea, Along the sea in Trento, ☎ 39 085 8990106. 

High prices

• 42.69576614.0027588 Roses Hotel, Makarska Avenue, 1, ☎ 39 085 8936203. Four stars 

Camping and tourist villages

• 42.69957513.9990451 Gilda Camping Village, Makarska Avenue, ☎ 39 085 8941023, fax: 39 085 8941023. Directly on the sea, with a private beach, located within the Borsacchio Nature Reserve. Spaces for tents, caravans and cottages. 
• 42.657514.0352782 Eurcamping, Trieste waterfront 90, ☎ 39 085 8993179, @[email protected]. 
• 42.7005313.9989863 Lido d'Abruzzo, Makarska Boulevard - North promenade, ☎ 39 085 8942643, fax: 39 085 8944346, @[email protected]. 
• 42.20027813.9983334 Surabaja Camping, Makarska avenue, ☎ 39 085 8933188, fax: 39 085 8933188, @[email protected]. 

Safety

• 42.67337714.020165 Coast Guard - local office of Roseto, Trieste waterfront 1, ☎ 39 085 8942437, fax: 39 085 8942437, @[email protected]. Monday to Saturday 9am - 12pm. 

Pharmacies

• 42.67650314.0153336 Candelori, Via Nazionale, 247, ☎ 39 085 8992161. 
• 42.67033414.0199367 Chicco, Via Nazionale, 495, ☎ 39 085 8998187. 
• 42.72468113.9817768 Some roses, Via Nazionale Adriatica, 101 (in Cologna Spiaggia), ☎ 39 085 8937188. 
• 42.67774613.9881589 De Simone, Corso Umberto I, 55 (in Montepagano). 
• 42.67913714.01296710 Bonaventure's heirs, Via Nazionale, 118, ☎ 39 085 8990237. 
• 42.66052914.01253711 Mannella Giovanni, Via Salaria, 1 bis, ☎ 39 085 8932037. 

How to keep in touch

Post office

• 42.67160114.01565712 Italian post, via Puglie 1, ☎ 39 085 8945011, fax: 39 085 8941351. 
• 42.67685914.01498613 Italian post, via Nazionale 229, ☎ 39 085 8944211, fax: 39 085 8930972. 
• 42.67750413.98830114 Italian post, Town Hall square 7 (in Montepagano), ☎ 39 085 8991238, fax: 39 085 8991238. 
• 42.643613.951615 Italian post, via Filippo Masci 2 (in Santa Lucia), ☎ 39 085 8090240, fax: 39 085 8090240. 
• 42.69447313.94923816 Italian post, via della Chiesa 1 (in Cologne), ☎ 39 085 8937409, fax: 39 085 8937409. 
• 42.72503513.97889217 Italian post, via dei Campi 2 (in Cologna Spiaggia), ☎ 39 085 8937129, fax: 39 085 8937129. 

Around

• Teramo - Ancient city with an important historical center, it boasts a splendid Cathedral which is one of the best expressions of Abruzzo's religious architecture.
• Atri - One of the oldest cities in the region, it preserves a first-rate artistic heritage, the excellence of which (among many) is certainly recognizable in the stupendous Cathedral, distinguished among the noteworthy churches ofAbruzzo.
• Giulianova - The ancient city, on a hill, preserves the remains of the fortifications and ancient churches; the urban development spread on the coast constitutes one of the most important seaside resorts in the region.
• Montepagano - Roseto is connected with Montepagano by means of ancient pedestrian paths, brought to light with a patient restoration work, which offer a unique opportunity for suggestive excursions in contact with nature. Montepagano for centuries was the main center of the area, owned by the Abbey of San Giovanni in Venere.

• TO Santa Maria di Propezzano, in Vomano Valley in the territory of Morro d'Oro - Abbey of Santa Maria di Propezzano, an important Romanesque-Gothic religious complex.
• TO San Clemente al Vomano , in Vomano Valley to Vomano Guard - Romanesque Abbey of San Clemente al Vomano: one of the most beautiful Romanesque churches inAbruzzo, is shown in the form given to it by the restorations of the millennium that affected the previous construction of the ninth century. It is in excellent condition; it is used as a cemetery church.

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