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The place Sant'Omero rises on a hill between the Salinello and the Vibrata rivers, 16 km away from the Adriatic coast, in the hinterland between Tortoreto and Giulianova and consists of three villages: Sant'Omero, Garrufo and Poggio Morello. Originally an agricultural centre, it is nowadays developing as an agritour and manufacturing centre. Information: Altitude: 208 m a.s.l -- Distance from Teramo: 25 km -- Population: ca. 5000 inhabitants -- Zip code: -- Phone Area Code: -- How to reach it: - bus, trains: from - road: S.S. 80 from Teramo History: There were prehistoric settlements in the area, as many findings have shown. The legend says that present Sant'Omero was founded on a hill by Charlemagne after the destruction of the fortress of Carrufo (present-day Garrufo). In 1154 it was a Norman territory, then in 1447 became a possession of the Acquavivas and later on of the Mendoza y Alarçon. Sights & Excursions Church of Santa Maria a Vico (X century), on the right of the Vibrata river, with a three-aisle interior and a stone bearing a Latin inscription for a temple dedicated to Heracles, it is the best-preserved religious monument of the region dating back to the early Christian era Church of S. Antonio Abate Le pinciaie, typical houses built with earth and hay An ancient "frantoio", an olive-pressing equipment to obtain olive oil Events & Festivities Middle of July: Sagra del baccalà End of July: Sagra de "li Maccaru de le Machinà" (Poggio Morello) Early August: Sagra della birra (Garrugo) End of August Festival Internazionale del Teatro Comico e Comic Movie Hotels and Lodging Click here for HOTELS IN SANT'OMERO

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