Roseto degli Abruzzi
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Roseto degli Abruzzi, more commonly Roseto, is a town and comune
of the province of Teramo
in the Abruzzo
region of central Italy
. It is a beach resort on the Adriatic Sea
and has about 24,000 inhabitants. Geographically, Roseto is positioned on estuaries of the Vomano and Tordino Rivers. It is the second largest city in the province. In the last decade the city has witnessed a good deal of growth in the quarters of Borsacchio slightly to the north, Campo a Mare along the seacoast and Voltarrosto to the west.
and Teramo
. Towns nearby include Atri
, Giulianova
, Morro d'Oro
, Mosciano Sant'Angelo
, Notaresco
and Pineto
. Roseto is a popular and highly developed seaside location known throughout Italy and the world. It is sometimes referred to as Lido delle Rose (Beach of the Roses). More recently it has been associated with the "Bandiera Blu" (The Blue Banner). Its beaches are pristine white.
in 1877. Later the name fell into disfavor, especially in military circles, because it sounded Austrian, a bitter enemy of Italy during World War I
, and in 1927 the city was rechristened with its current name. The name derives in part from the large numbers and varieties of rose and oleander trees which grace the byways and balconies of the city's residents. Tourism is the main economical activity in terms of revenue generated. Roseto's coastline, including an area known as Cologna, has more than 10 km of beaches available for swimming and other water activities.
. It hosts a large indoor stadium capable of seating 4,500 avid fans. Other popular sporting facilities include an Olympic size swimming pool, numerous tennis courts, a large sports stadium, calcetto (a soccer-like game played with three or five person teams in a small enclosure about the size of a tennis court) courts, and bocce courts.
Comune
In Italy, the comune is the basic administrative division, and may be properly approximated in casual speech by the English word township or municipality.-Importance and function:...
of the province of Teramo
Province of Teramo
The Province of Teramo is located in the Abruzzo region of Italy. Its capital is the city of Teramo. The province has an area of 1,948 km², a population of 296,063 , and is subdivided into 47 comunes , see Comunes of the Province of Teramo...
in the Abruzzo
Abruzzo
Abruzzo is a region in Italy, its western border lying less than due east of Rome. Abruzzo borders the region of Marche to the north, Lazio to the west and south-west, Molise to the south-east, and the Adriatic Sea to the east...
region of central Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
. It is a beach resort on the Adriatic Sea
Adriatic Sea
The Adriatic Sea is a body of water separating the Italian Peninsula from the Balkan peninsula, and the system of the Apennine Mountains from that of the Dinaric Alps and adjacent ranges...
and has about 24,000 inhabitants. Geographically, Roseto is positioned on estuaries of the Vomano and Tordino Rivers. It is the second largest city in the province. In the last decade the city has witnessed a good deal of growth in the quarters of Borsacchio slightly to the north, Campo a Mare along the seacoast and Voltarrosto to the west.
Geography
A major north-south rail line running along the coast passes through Roseto connecting it to the provincial capitals of PescaraPescara
Pescara is the capital city of the Province of Pescara, in the Abruzzo region of Italy. As of January 1, 2007 it was the most populated city within Abruzzo at 123,059 residents, 400,000 with the surrounding metropolitan area...
and Teramo
Teramo
Teramo is a city and comune in the central Italian region of Abruzzo, the capital of the province of Teramo.The city, from Rome, is situated between the highest mountains of the Apennines and the Adriatic coast...
. Towns nearby include Atri
Atri, Italy
Atri is a comune in the Province of Teramo in the Abruzzo region of Italy. It has a population of over 11,500...
, Giulianova
Giulianova
Giulianova is a coastal town and comune in the province of Teramo of central Italy.-Geography:The town lies in the north of the Abruzzo region, between the Salinello and the Tordino rivers. Giulianova is split between the Paese, the historic town up in the hills, and the lido, the more recent...
, Morro d'Oro
Morro d'Oro
Morro d'Oro is a town and comune in Teramo province in the Abruzzo region of eastern Italy....
, Mosciano Sant'Angelo
Mosciano Sant'Angelo
Mosciano Sant'Angelo is a town and comune of the province of Teramo in the Abruzzo region of eastern Italy.-Geography:Bellante, Castellalto, Giulianova, Notaresco, Roseto degli Abruzzi, Sant'Omero, Tortoreto are adjacent towns.-References:*...
, Notaresco
Notaresco
Notaresco is a town and commune in the Teramo province in the Abruzzo region of eastern central Italy. It has population of just under 7000. The patron saint of Notaresco is San Gennaro.The sister city of Notaresco is Plonsk in Poland...
and Pineto
Pineto
Pineto is a town and comune in the province of Teramo, Abruzzo, central Italy. It is a 20th century seaside resort on the Adriatic coast, with sandy beaches shaded by pine trees that give their name to the town.-Geography:...
. Roseto is a popular and highly developed seaside location known throughout Italy and the world. It is sometimes referred to as Lido delle Rose (Beach of the Roses). More recently it has been associated with the "Bandiera Blu" (The Blue Banner). Its beaches are pristine white.
History
The name of the city was decreed to be Rosburgo by decree of King Umberto I of ItalyUmberto I of Italy
Umberto I or Humbert I , nicknamed the Good , was the King of Italy from 9 January 1878 until his death. He was deeply loathed in far-left circles, especially among anarchists, because of his conservatism and support of the Bava-Beccaris massacre in Milan...
in 1877. Later the name fell into disfavor, especially in military circles, because it sounded Austrian, a bitter enemy of Italy during World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
, and in 1927 the city was rechristened with its current name. The name derives in part from the large numbers and varieties of rose and oleander trees which grace the byways and balconies of the city's residents. Tourism is the main economical activity in terms of revenue generated. Roseto's coastline, including an area known as Cologna, has more than 10 km of beaches available for swimming and other water activities.
Culture
Just as the name of the city was changed from Rosburgo to Roseto, Saint Mary of the Assumption took the place of Saint Filomena of Rome as the city's liturgical patroness. This followed an examination of the saint's remains, which found no trace of human blood but only a vial of perfume, rings, and various assorted personal items. The controversy this engendered led some to conclude that the remains were not those of Saint Filomena but rather those of another young woman who died in the 4th century AD.Sports
In the sports domain Roseto is best known for its basketball team Roseto BasketRoseto Basket
Roseto Basket also known as Roseto Sharks and Pallacanestro Roseto 1946 was an Italian professional basketball team from Roseto, Abruzzo, Italy that was established in 1946....
. It hosts a large indoor stadium capable of seating 4,500 avid fans. Other popular sporting facilities include an Olympic size swimming pool, numerous tennis courts, a large sports stadium, calcetto (a soccer-like game played with three or five person teams in a small enclosure about the size of a tennis court) courts, and bocce courts.