Pescara's first indicators of settlement date back to 1500 BCE, but it is unknown which tribe first settled in the city. Pescara was conquered by the Romans in 214 BCE, and it was still known as Aternum after the city allied itself with Punic Carthaginian military commander Hannibal. The Romans developed the city, and it became an important location for shipping and trade occurring between the Balkans and Rome. Pescara is mostly famous for being the birthplace of Gabriele D'Annunzio, who is deemed the greatest Italian writer of the modern era. Some popular locations in Pescara include; Ponte del Mare, Gabriele D’Annunzio’s Birthplace Museum, Nature Reserve Pineta Dannunziana, Fontana La Nave, Museo delle Genti d’Abruzzo, Piazza della Rinascita, and several others.
Ancient sites and historical landmarks in the city can be explored on cultural and historical tours as well as sightseeing tours. Great views of some famous locations in the city can be sighted on walking and biking tours, en route the best walkways and paths in Pescara, and visitors will enjoy other unique experiences in the city. On food and wine tasting tours, visitors will enjoy the best tasting experiences and gain insight into the city's culinary culture. Private custom tours are also available to visitors, offering them a personalised experience of the city.
With convenient airport transfers and other city transports, visitors will enjoy convenient rides to their destinations, suitable for both individual and group transfers, and can explore Pescara neighbouring cities and towns on day trips and excursions. The tour agency, Tripindicator, is fully dedicated to providing visitors with the best tour activities based on user reviews and ratings, available at very affordable rates compared to other tour agencies.
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