History Roseto degli Abruzzi

church of santa maria assunta



view of church of montepagano (the old roseto)



montepagano

the name of city decreed rosburgo decree of king umberto of italy in 1877. later name fell disfavor, in military circles, because sounded austrian, bitter enemy of italy during world war i, , in 1927 city rechristened current name. name derives in part large numbers , varieties of rose , oleander trees grace byways , balconies of city s residents. tourism main economical activity in terms of revenue generated. roseto s coastline, including area known cologna, has more 10 kilometres (6 mi) of beaches available swimming , other water activities.