Torano Nuovo

Welcome to Torano Nuovo!

Hi everyone! Today I will talk to you about Torano Nuovo, a town in the province of Teramo in Abruzzo, which is part of the union of municipalities Città Territorio-Val Vibrata.

Let's discover the physical geography of Torano Nuovo

The territory of Torano Nuovo is located in Val Vibrata and borders Controguerra to the north, Nereto to the east, Sant'Omero to the south, and Ancarano and Sant'Egidio alla Vibrata to the west. According to the Seismic Classification of Italy by the Civil Protection, it is identified as ''Zone 2'' of medium seismicity, while in the Climatic Classification of Italian Municipalities it is marked as ''Zone D''.

Discover Torano Nuovo: history, art, and social life in Abruzzo.

History of Torano Nuovo

The name of the town comes from the ancient fertility goddess "Turan". During the War of the Gypsum of King Charles VIII of France, it suffered devastation but was rebuilt by its own inhabitants. In the past, Torano Nuovo was a frontier castle between the Kingdom of Naples and the Papal State.

Torano Nuovo: monuments and places of interest

For lovers of art and architecture, Torano Nuovo offers several churches, such as the Parish Church of Madonna delle Grazie, the Church of San Massimo di Varano, and the Church of San Martino di Torri. Among the civilian buildings of interest are Piazzetta, Monument to the Fallen "Cello," and Sacred Art Museum.

Society of Torano Nuovo

According to demographic trends, the population of Torano Nuovo is constantly growing.

Administration of Torano Nuovo

The Municipality is twinned with Vilakazi Street in South Africa since August 12, 2007.

Sports in Torano Nuovo

The football team that represents the town is A.S.D. Nuova Toranese Calcio that plays in the Third Category.

Conclusions

I have described to you the characteristics of Torano Nuovo, including its history, monuments, sports and social life. If you have the opportunity to visit these places, you won't regret it!

Veronica Vitale
Updated Tuesday, Mar 22, 2022