Despite the cultural and architectural heritage it offers, Termoli is also very suitable for families,
especially the little ones. Wide avenues for walking, parking in every area
and, above all, a vast choice in the food sector with many places
offering traditional dishes, including the renowned "brodetto alla
termolese".
A curiosity: Termoli is the Italian
Greenwich. Here the 42nd parallel NORTH and the 15th meridian EAST intersect.
It dates back to the era
of Swabian domination, with a construction used both for the purpose of
defense and as a lookout. Made of limestone, its imposing
structure has four towers that overlook the sea. The Cathedral
dedicated to Santa Maria della Purificazione, dates back to the 12th century Nenne built on a pre-existing
place of worship of which some fragments of the floor mosaic remain. The
facade is a mix
of styles that blends Romanesque architecture with
Islamic elements and is enriched with the statue
of San Basso, the patron saint of Termoli. The interior, divided into
three naves, houses the sarcophagus and the relics of San Basso and San Timoteo.
An authentic seaside village, it preserves intact the beauty of an important past with small paved streets and houses that overlook the sea. A periplo-belvedere that embraces the entire village, along whose route stand out majestic important historical structures such as the Swabian Castle and the Cathedral. Also interesting is the route of the Termoli Sotterranea. Stop also at the “Belvedere dei Fotografi”, at the foot of the Torrione del Castello, from where you can take photos of the seafront.
Also in Piazza Duomo, we find the underground Termoli.
A route through the excavations of the Bishop's Palace and the Cathedral, which
allowed the recovery of medieval rooms, an ancient cistern and a 10th-century necropolis.