Piazza Martiri della libertà

Piazza Martiri della Libertà forms a principal civic space beside Teramo's cathedral. Together with neighbouring Piazza Orsini, it connects major streets of the historic centre and preserves the city's changing architectural setting.

Why it matters

The square brings Roman, medieval and modern Teramo into close proximity. The cathedral defines one side, while the seminary occupies ground above remains of the ancient amphitheatre. Its changing names also reflect successive phases of civic identity.

What to notice

The cathedral's simpler second facade faces the square, with a portal that was never opened. A bronze Annunciation by Venanzo Crocetti adds a modern artistic element. The square's open setting contrasts with older arrangements in which houses and connecting structures pressed closely against the cathedral.

Context and history

Known as Piazza dell'Olmo and later dedicated to Vittorio Emanuele II, the space eventually received its present name. Twentieth-century rebuilding and restoration reshaped its edges, including the removal of structures adjoining the cathedral during the 1960s. The result is a civic space whose appearance reflects modern interventions as well as its medieval monuments.