In Termoli (a photo gallery)

May 6, 2023

As I was just saying, Termoli is our new favorite city in Italy. Well, my favorite anyway. I haven’t actually polled the whole team, but I’m pretty sure I’d find consensus.

An old fishing town that’s evolved into a popular seaside resort, Termoli has a wealth of attractions to interest visitors but looks like it must be an exceptional place to live as well. It’s easy to imagine coming back here some year and using it as a base for week or more. We’ll get a look at the cycling opportunities here, but first let’s look at its walled, fortified historical center - an intensely colorful place that among other things boasts some of the narrowest alleyways in Europe. Walking it’s walls and exploring the alleys makes an ideal way to spend an hour or two while you’re waiting for your restaurant to open up.

Corso Nationale, the principal commercial street, is pedestrianized for the last six blocks leading up to the walls of the old city.

Svevo Castle, the symbol of the city, dates back to at least the 13th century but was probably built by the Normans in the 11th.

I like this. It makes. Nice counterpart to the bodiless cow from a few days back.

A Trabucco, an old traditional fishing machine of the type used long the southern Adriatic coast.

I was pleased this shot came out in spite of being backlit. It shows how scalloped the long, sandy beach is. I think each of the scallops corresponds to a gap in the breakwater.

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Janice BranhamThat is a lovely city. Hopefully the restaurant scene measures up to the surroundings.
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Kathleen JonesYou made the most of the lovely light.
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Scott AndersonTo Kathleen JonesWe were really lucky in our timing today, here and on the ride. The next day was overcast and almost foggy.
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