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Termoli
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Termoli (Molisano: Trmle) is a town and comune

(municipality) on the Adriatic coast of Italy, in the
province of Campobasso, region of Molise. It has a
population of around 32,000, having expanded
quickly after World War II, and it is a local resort
town known for its beaches and old fortifications.
Once it was known only as a fishing port, but in the
new millennium it is a favourite resort for Italian
families.

Termoli
Comune
Comune di Termoli

Contents
1 History
2 Main sights
2.1 Historical old town
2.2 Seaside resort
2.3 Port and Fishing
3 Culture
4 Twin towns - Sister cities
5 External links
Coat of arms

History
Human settlements existed in Termoli since
pre-historical times, as showed by the presence of
ancient necropolises. The Romans patricians had
villae in the nearby coast.
The first documentation of today's city dates to the
presence of the ancestor of the current cathedral,
documented in the 10th century. Termoli was a
Lombard county until the arrival of the Normans,
under which flourished and expanded. Later
devastations meant a period of decay which lasted
until around 1770, when the local nobles were
permitted by the Kings of Naples to build new
edifices along the coast and in direction of the
countryside.

Location of Termoli in Italy

Coordinates: 420N 1459E

During World War II Termoli became the centre of

one of the larger tank battles of the Italian campaign
over the period October 2 to October 6, 1943. On the
night of October 2/3, during Operation Devon,
British Commandos of the 2nd Special Service
Brigade, which comprised No. 3 (Army) Commando,
40 (Royal Marine) Commando and the Special

Country
Region
Province /
Metropolitan
city

Italy
Molise
Campobasso (CB)

Government

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Raiding Squadron landed by sea then cleared the

town of most of its German defenders. During the
first day these forces set up road blocks around the
town and were joined by British infantry advancing
across the Biferno river to the south-east. They were
unaware that the 16th Panzer Division was on its way
to create a new defensive line. On October 4 British
reinforcements arrived by sea and land, but tanks
were unable to cross the river until engineers
completed a bridge for heavy traffic. On October 5
the panzers attacked, pushing much of the British
line back in disarray. At the end of the day they were
only a short distance from the town. However, further
reinforcements arrived at the port, and the engineers
completed their bridge allowing tanks to cross. On
October 6 the Germans renewed their attack, but it
soon stalled and the British, with Canadian tanks
from the Three Rivers Regiment (12e Rgiment
blind du Canada) in support, counter-attacked. They
were successful and by October 7 the Germans were
pulling back to their next line of defence.

Mayor

Angelo Sbrocca

Area
Total

55.10 km2 (21.27 sq mi)

Elevation

15 m (49 ft)

Population (31 July 2010)

Total
32,774
Density
590/km2 (1,500/sq mi)
Demonym(s)

Termolesi

Time zone
Summer (DST)

CET (UTC+1)
CEST (UTC+2)

Postal code
Dialing code

86039
0875

Patron saint

Saint Bassus (Basso)

Saint Timothy
3 August

Saint day
Website

Official website
(http://www.comune.termoli.cb.it/)

Termoli is rapidly becoming one of the most important centres in

the Molise. The latter region suffered from depopulation in the
years after World War II and there has been a migration from the
internal hill towns to the coastal resort. Its status as the
pre-eminent resort site is now being challenged by
Campomarino, about five kilometres (3.1 mi) southward.

Main sights
Historical old town

The Castle of Termoli.

The old town has been well

restored. It is a genuine
walled community jutting
out into the sea. Many of the
houses have been re-built
and painted in a range of
Faade of Termoli Cathedral
pastel colours. In a central
square there is the cathedral
(12th-13th century), dedicated to St. Mary of the Purification: it is a
noteworthy example of Apulian Romanesque architecture which houses
the relics of the two city's patron saints, Bassus of Lucera (San Basso)
and Timothy. The upper part of the faade was destroyed by an
earthquake in 1456, and also suffered from the Turkish sack of the city
in 1566. The Baroque additions were eliminated in the restoration of
193069, returning the edifice to its original appearance. Part of a
pre-existing basilica, built in the 11th century (over the original, smaller
cathedral called Ecclesia Sanctae Mater) but soon destroyed, has been
found under the edifice.

The Castle is the most pre-eminent structure in Termoli: erected by count Robert I of Loritello during the

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Norman domination (11th century), it was largely renovated during the rule of Frederick II (1240), after the
damage created by an attack of the Venetian fleet. The Castle was part of a wider fortification system,
including a wall surrounding the entire city, of which only a tower can still be seen.

Seaside resort
Termoli's resorts are renowned for the quality of their beaches
and the relative purity of their waters.
Very few non-Italians come to stay in this area. Increasingly, the
tourists to Molise are from the Naples and Apulia regions, to the
south of Molise. Recently palm trees have been planted along the
seaside promenade, and in the summer the many restaurants are
crowded with visitors from surrounding communities.
Within a radius of about 25 kilometres (16 mi) from Termoli
travellers can find the hilltowns of Larino, Casacalenda,
Montorio, and Montelongo, which preserve a rural way of life
which is disappearing in other, more developed, parts of Italy.

Beach in Termoli

Port and Fishing

Termoli continues to be a port and a fishing town. A
distinguishing feature of the old town are the trabucchi, wooden
structures for fishing without the use of boats.
Ferries run from Termoli to the Isole Tremiti archipelago in the
Adriatic Sea.

Culture
Termoli hosts several cultural events.
The Kimera Film Festival was established in 2003. Starting from
2008, the public selection of the short movies is held in Termoli,
from February to April of every year.

Trabucco in Termoli

Termoli was also the location of the Jamaican Dancehall video "Come inside (http://www.youtube.com
/watch?v=CCBWQeXWf4w)" by Spice

Twin towns - Sister cities

Termoli is twinned with:
Chorzw, Poland

External links
Football : History and League 2011/2012 about Termoli Calcio 1920 (http://www.giallorossitermoli.it)
Termoli.Tv (http://www.termoli.tv)

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