Which is the main shopping district in Pescara?

The rectangle that it forms with Corso Vittorio Emanuele II and Via Nicola Fabrizi is home of the main shopping district, enclosed in a driving restriction zone, where several of the best fashion shops are located. Corso Manthoné, the course of the old Pescara, has, for many years, been the center of the nightlife of the city.

Who is the executive chef at di Pescara?

He and Executive Chef Carlos Ocampo have created a menu that showcases the integrity of the fish and shellfish. Di Pescara seafood is responsibly sourced.

What was the population of Pescara in the 18th century?

At the beginning of the 18th century Pescara had some 3,000 inhabitants, half of them living in Castellammare, a small frazione of the fortress. In 1707 it was attacked by Austrian troops under the command of the Count of Wallis: the town, led by Giovanni Girolamo II Acquaviva, resisted for two months before capitulating.

Which is the center of nightlife in Pescara?

Corso Manthoné, the course of the old Pescara, has, for many years, been the center of the nightlife of the city.

Where is Pescara located on the Adriatic coast?

Pescara is situated at sea level on the Adriatic coast and has developed from some centuries BC onwards at the strategic position around the mouth of the Aterno-Pescara River.

How did the city of Pescara get its name?

It was founded to be the port of Vestini and Marrucini tribes to trade with the peoples of the Orient, a supporting role that was held for centuries. The name of both the town and the river was Aternum (in Greek Άτερνος ), it was connected to Rome through the Via Claudia Valeria and the Via Tiburtina.

What was the lowest temperature recorded in Pescara?

The lowest temperature recorded in the city was −13 °C (9 °F) on 4 January 1979. The highest was registered on 30 August 2007 at 45 °C (113 °F). Precipitation is low (around 676 mm (26.6 in) per annum) and concentrated mainly in the late autumn.