🕍 Cattedrale di Santa Maria della Purificazione
This stunning Romanesque cathedral dominates the heart of Termoli’s old town. Built between the 11th and 13th centuries, it features an elegant limestone façade and a crypt with ancient relics.
- What to Experience: Romanesque arches, medieval sculptures, and a peaceful crypt
- Cost: Free
- Best Time: Early morning or before sunset for beautiful lighting
- How to Get There: Located in Piazza Duomo, a 10-minute walk from Termoli train station
🏰 Castello Svevo
Commissioned by Frederick II in the 13th century, this imposing fortress once protected the coast from pirate invasions. Though access to the tower may be ticketed, its exterior and panoramic surroundings are freely accessible.
- What to Experience: Norman-Swabian architecture, sea views, and photo ops from the promenade
- Cost: Free exterior access
- Where: Piazza Sant’Antonio, at the edge of the old town
🧱 Borgo Antico Walls and Gates
Termoli’s medieval historic center is encircled by thick walls, with narrow cobblestone lanes and original gateways like Porta Entrata offering a glimpse into the past.
- What to Experience: Stone arches, fortified walls, and charming medieval streets
- Cost: Free
- Where: Access via Corso Nazionale or the seafront
🎣 Trabucchi: Traditional Fishing Structures
Scattered along the coast, these wooden platforms—unique to Molise and Abruzzo—represent a centuries-old fishing tradition and are a symbol of coastal engineering.
- What to Experience: Wooden stilts, mechanical arms, and traditional maritime design
- Cost: Free (view from promenade)
- Where: Lungomare Cristoforo Colombo and the old port
⛪ Chiesa di Sant’Antonio
Built in the 20th century but incorporating older architectural elements, this church is known for its seaside location and quiet atmosphere.
- What to Experience: Simple façade, local devotion, and sea-facing square
- Cost: Free
- Where: Via del Castello, near the Svevo Castle
🌅 Lighthouse of Termoli
Though not open for interior visits, the lighthouse is a striking landmark and a great example of early 20th-century maritime architecture, still active today.
- What to Experience: Iconic cylindrical tower, Adriatic backdrop, and great sunset views
- Cost: Free (external viewing)
- Where: Near the harbor and Castello Svevo
🏛️ Historic Palazzi in the Old Town
Several noble houses and civic buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries are scattered around Termoli’s center. Look for details like stone balconies, crests, and decorated portals.
- What to Experience: Baroque and Neoclassical elements, historic facades, and decorative ironwork
- Cost: Free (external viewing)
- Where: Via Duomo, Via Federico II, and side streets of the Borgo Antico
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