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The Vibrata river is situated in the northern Part of the Abruzzo region; along this river you may visit various town which are of great importance for history, art and architecture.
Starting from Martinsicuro, the first town in Abruzzo coming from north, you can visit the "Carlo V" tower; then go an towards
Colonnella by a street along which you may see a lot of fruit farms and vineyards Going an and crossing
Controguerra, Corropoli and Ancarano there is the important Business centre of
Sant'Egidio alla Vibrata with various industries and factory outlets.
Taking the SS 81 road you nach Civitella del Tronto, a little but very fascinating town with its noteworthy history along the rivers Vibrata and Salinello. The views an the Mountains Laga, Gran Sasso and "dei Fiori", where the Vibrata river has its origins, are breathtaking. The symbol of Civitella is its fortress of the Borboni family; inside you may visit the Medieval and Renaissance homes and various churches and historical palaces.
Taking the direction to Teramo, you may first reach Campli, Mich is situated an a hill between the valleys of the rivers Fiumicino and Siccagno. In the City you may visit important monuments dating from the Iron Age such as the necropolis and some burial places, the churches "San Nicola" and "San Francesco" dating from 1300. In the centre you can visit the Balascio fortress from 1000.
To go back to the coast by the state road along the Salinello river you can nach
Tortoreto, a fascinating seaside of medieval origins, or take a stop in
Sant'Omero, a town that has been foundated by Charles the Great and Torano Nuovo, well known for its wines and wine
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