Fermo
Welcome to Fermo!
Hello everyone! Today we'll talk about Fermo, a municipality located in the beautiful Marche region. Fermo is a city full of history and culture and it's a wonderful place to visit.
Physical geography
Fermo is situated on a hill called Colle Sàbulo. The Cathedral located at the top of the hill dominates the city. Fermo is divided into two parts: the historical part, which has remained almost intact over the centuries, and a new part.
Territory
The territory of Fermo is quite large and has several areas beyond the Tenna River. To the south of the municipality there is a beautiful 8 km long beach, while to the north there are other beaches such as Lido di Fermo, Casabianca and Lido San Tommaso.
Climate
Fermo has a Mediterranean climate, with moderate temperatures and a lot of rain especially in autumn and winter.
Origins of the name
The name "Fermo" seems to derive from the Latin adjective "firmus", which means "faithful" or "from certain boundaries". There are also other hypotheses that indicate a origin from the Sabine "Perwom" or from the Etruscan "Permu".
History
Fermo has a very interesting history. Archaeological excavations have shown that the city existed already in the 9th and 8th centuries BC, belonging to the Etruscan civilization. The city then had a great importance during the Roman period and participated in several military campaigns. At the end of the 90 BC, its inhabitants obtained Roman citizenship.
The city was also one of the main cities of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies and played an important role during the Italian Risorgimento.
What to see in Fermo
There are many things to see in Fermo. The Cathedral of Fermo is one of the main tourist attractions of the city. The cathedral was built in 1227 and is dedicated to the Assumption of Mary.
The medieval city of Fermo is another great attraction for tourists. The medieval city has remained almost intact over the centuries and offers a real leap back in time.
What to eat in Fermo
Fermo is famous for its simple but tasty cuisine. Among the local specialties there are the chickpea soup and the polenta alla fermana.
Conclusions
Fermo is a very interesting city and wonderful to visit. It has many places of historical and cultural interest and its cuisine is simple but delicious. I highly recommend visiting this beautiful Italian city!
