SECRET ABRUZZO: Pescara, Italy - An American City HIDDEN in PLAIN SIGHT

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  • Опубліковано 11 лип 2024
  • In this video we're exploring Pescara, Italy! With 120 thousand inhabitants, and approximately another 300 thousand in the surrounding province, Pescara is the largest city in Italy’s Abruzzo region. Pescara is a special and unique city, mixing the charm of romantic 19th century palazzos with modern architecture. This town has enough hustle and bustle to make you feel like you’re in a much larger city. As a matter of fact, Pescara punches well above its weight in a number of categories, including fine dining, nightlife, and art and culture. It is beyond a doubt Abruzzo’s most cosmopolitan city, and among locals it’s considered super chic to have a pied-a-terre in Pescara’s historic city center.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 83

  • @carolmerlini9971
    @carolmerlini9971 Рік тому +45

    Born and raised in USA, I have lived in Pescara for 22 years. Thank God the attitude of my beautiful city is not American.

    • @foofghtr
      @foofghtr 2 місяці тому +1

      My family on my mom’s side is from Roseto.
      My dad’s side Napoli.
      I have been to Naples many times in the Navy but have only traveled that far north to Rome.
      So I’d like to start close to where my family comes from if I go to Roseto.
      Pescara looks like a good start after Rome once again.

  • @ericgray6625
    @ericgray6625 Рік тому +51

    Great video. We love Pescara and live about 30 minutes away. It is definitely a more modern city for Italy because of the heavy bombardment in WW2. The biggest difference with an American city is that you can walk the entire city, any time of day, and never worry about being shot.

    • @fuddcar
      @fuddcar Рік тому +3

      Well as long as no American Democrat politician's take over Pescara you should remain safe.

    • @minefoxc4015
      @minefoxc4015 Рік тому +1

      *Cough *cough some shootings did happen *cough *cough but only like 5 in the last 3 years *cough

    • @Bessintheworld2
      @Bessintheworld2 Рік тому

      @@fuddcar GOP are the pro gun ownership not the democrats - stay in the US if you want to keep dodging bullets

    • @fuddcar
      @fuddcar Рік тому

      @@Bessintheworld2
      Proven over and over again that theres less crime in cities where you're allowed to conceal carry a weapon. Also proven over and over that Democrats are letting hardened criminals back on to the streets to commit more crimes.
      I own properties in
      4 American states and soon Italy soooooo....Eat an extra spicey bag of di**s and...
      G
      F
      Y
      !!

    • @Bessintheworld2
      @Bessintheworld2 Рік тому

      @@fuddcar It hasn't been proven - this is a total lie- in fact it's just the opposite GOP led cities and states have more gun violence - why? Cause they LOVE guns - Texas proves this 100%. The US has more incarcerated people per capita than any other country on the planet. Get your facts straight and use your own cognitive skills (if you have any) and stop just repeating what you have been told. And of course, classic GOP has to throw a vulgar comment in there - low class scum.

  • @NikDisastro
    @NikDisastro Рік тому +20

    As an italian born and raised in Pescara it's strange the comparison to an american city. Great video👍

  • @lisac4225
    @lisac4225 8 місяців тому +5

    Love your detailed narrative of the infrastructure of the city , subscribed for that too. If someone is planning to visit or relocate you give invaluable information and keen insights. Really enjoyed your video and are planning to watch more. Hey from Sacramento California.

  • @marcocarlson1693
    @marcocarlson1693 Рік тому +10

    Really nice, and does have an American look to it as you say. All of Abruzzo is much better than I ever realized. Beautiful.

  • @alledago13
    @alledago13 Рік тому +6

    I am from pescara and it's the most beautiful city in the world

  • @dominicmascioli5302
    @dominicmascioli5302 Рік тому +6

    Looks like Italy to me .

  • @nancyesposito1020
    @nancyesposito1020 Рік тому +3

    Great to see you back in Abruzzo! Excellent video thank you!

  • @petersguazzato8291
    @petersguazzato8291 Рік тому +12

    So nice to see my beautiful city where I was born, so sad that we had to leave this place for Australia, can’t wait to relocate back here, Home ❤

    • @alias3049
      @alias3049 Рік тому +2

      Pescara is beautiful but I don’t know if I would leave Australia.

  • @jonathanwalker1002
    @jonathanwalker1002 Рік тому +2

    😀Truly enjoyed the narration and views. Excellent delivery.

  • @galux18
    @galux18 Рік тому +5

    Love the fact that I've always thought Pescara beach style was actually similar to the Miami one and now I hear that from an american

  • @lilianabressanelli1514
    @lilianabressanelli1514 Рік тому +8

    I'm Italian, from Milan, but I know Pescara and the US cities very well, especially Miami. Italy is wonderful, as are US cities. But the comparison is risky. In my opinion they don't look alike. Anyway thanks for the great video. Gorgeous images 🌴👏

    • @JIM-ot4ws
      @JIM-ot4ws 6 місяців тому

      How about Santa Barbara California?

  • @fernandovenditti3429
    @fernandovenditti3429 Рік тому +2

    We visit almost every summer. We stay in Pineto and take the train to Pescara. Thank for an enjoyable video of one our favourite cities. It’s certainly a fantastic place to get gelato too, right by the sea.

  • @debbiemoore2255
    @debbiemoore2255 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for an excellent and informative tour of Pescara! Beautiful city!

  • @annamariedigiorgio8874
    @annamariedigiorgio8874 2 місяці тому

    Great video!! Thank you for showing us Pescara!! My people are from a mountain village not far from here!! This is a city well worth visiting!!

  • @leliodalf
    @leliodalf Рік тому +7

    it's the same stuff, if you say, we are a turkish ciy because we have kebab restaurant

  • @TropicTrdr
    @TropicTrdr 7 місяців тому +3

    First time visitor to your channel. I've been looking at Calabria and it appears that there is definitely a 1950-1970's Mid Century Modern architectural aesthetic to this city that I like.

    • @JIM-ot4ws
      @JIM-ot4ws 6 місяців тому +1

      Maybe west coast California/ Santa Barbara look?

  • @petercarroll2323
    @petercarroll2323 7 місяців тому +2

    I am very interested in moving to the Abruzzo region … I enjoyed the video

  • @danimaquestiau5834
    @danimaquestiau5834 2 місяці тому

    gorgeous and surprising! reminds me of the some places in France an Belgium on the coast, I'm thinking of living close to the area, it is a dream 🥰

  • @annaangilella4910
    @annaangilella4910 2 місяці тому

    Just watched your video loved it. My mom and dad are from Pescara. I was there in 1972 beautiful city.

  • @orlandosanchez3605
    @orlandosanchez3605 Рік тому +4

    Miami Beach? Ha ha man you really are something...

  • @dylanhill1640
    @dylanhill1640 4 місяці тому

    I feel in love with Pescara!

  • @iainsanders4775
    @iainsanders4775 Рік тому +1

    Being so early, sun so low, in a built-up area - looks a little dark!

  • @andreabattagliola2388
    @andreabattagliola2388 Рік тому +1

    My city❤

  • @cindypeace4166
    @cindypeace4166 8 місяців тому

    Love Pescara. It was our home base for 2 prolonged visits.

  • @mariapala1654
    @mariapala1654 5 місяців тому

    We have a place in Pescara, I love it!❤

  • @d.dominik1995
    @d.dominik1995 Рік тому +2

    I don't mind Pescara. It's a recent midsize city, just by the beachese, and hills are not far.
    Anyway, I think it's more and more in decay, as most of Italy No maintenance, no graffiti cleaning. Though not too dirty in general.
    👋

  • @popev3887
    @popev3887 Рік тому +2

    Great video JT. Is english speaking fairly common in Pescara? Thank you again for the video.

    • @JTforItaly
      @JTforItaly  Рік тому

      It's probably a bit better than the surrounding area and I'm sure most shops with younger people working in them can at least navigate a transaction in English. There's also a sizable professional class of doctors and lawyers plus higher-level business people and I imagine the rate of English speaking is a bit higher among them as compared to the general population. That's just my feeling on it though, I've only ever used Italian around Pescara so I haven't tested it.

  • @Idontknow-mm8wi
    @Idontknow-mm8wi Рік тому +2

    30:00 the street art in Pescara is everywhere, if you go to media museum on the weekend you will have a underground bite

  • @caninbar
    @caninbar 2 місяці тому

    Aielli for street art as well.

  • @minefoxc4015
    @minefoxc4015 Рік тому +1

    I live 20 km from Pescara and never even noticed. Though I did compare it to the US after a couple shootings last year.

    • @fuddcar
      @fuddcar Рік тому

      Did Democrats take it over?

    • @lokibau
      @lokibau 11 місяців тому +1

      chietino invidioso spotted

    • @minefoxc4015
      @minefoxc4015 11 місяців тому

      @@lokibau Atri

    • @JIM-ot4ws
      @JIM-ot4ws 6 місяців тому

      @@lokibau Interesting comment...

  • @ThomasDeLello
    @ThomasDeLello 9 місяців тому +2

    Pescara should pass ordinances against graffiti and spray cans of paint.

    • @lokibau
      @lokibau Місяць тому

      in italy municipalities dont have such a degree of freedom of legislation, most things are managed by the central gvt.

  • @dickjones8119
    @dickjones8119 Рік тому +1

    Sweet city would like to cruise around town in my Mustang with some Italy girls.

  • @lesliem.dimarzio7901
    @lesliem.dimarzio7901 Рік тому

    Dai...

  • @CWRTalentPassitOn
    @CWRTalentPassitOn 7 місяців тому +1

    Cost to buy property?

    • @JTforItaly
      @JTforItaly  7 місяців тому

      It's pretty inexpensive especially if you are accustomed to the prices in any English-speaking city. A very respectable two-bedroom apartment can be had for under $200k and it's possible to go much lower than that if you can compromise on size or location.

  • @leonardodelvecchio7809
    @leonardodelvecchio7809 Рік тому +1

    Perché mi è uscito questa video nella home?

    • @ziocammello9929
      @ziocammello9929 Рік тому

      Perché ti devi iscrivere al canale di MicioGamer8965 e di mr Arabona

  • @mariapala1654
    @mariapala1654 5 місяців тому

    You need to show the nightlife in pescara this doesn't do it any justice plus there is also old town on the other side with many restaurants bars and clubs pescara really comes alive after 6:00 p.m. and then into the night way into the night

  • @insertnamehere6612
    @insertnamehere6612 4 місяці тому

    The graffiti is disappointing. Is Pescara economically depressed?
    Are there many English-speaking expats in Pescara?

  • @leliodalf
    @leliodalf Рік тому +5

    why this comparation, it's no sense.. nothing to do with an american city, and proud to be unique. Please, you're offending all people from Pescara

    • @giovannimartellotta48
      @giovannimartellotta48 Рік тому +5

      Not all the people, just Lelio😉 When you're walking at sunset whit palms on the right and see on the left, you're surely getting California vibes. Please stop denigrating goods things for the city, like this video is. If unique means to be almost unknown, i definitely prefer to be sponsored by good content like this video. Thanks from Pescara, JT

    • @JTforItaly
      @JTforItaly  Рік тому +4

      Lol, take it up with Guido Piovene and Il Centro, my man! They called it "Pescara, la città americana che non dormiva mai" in an article from 17.1.16
      "«Domani vi porto a vedere una città americana». Mio padre non sapeva come consolare quei due figli (uno ero io) che non riuscivano a dimenticare la loro America. Così, una domenica di maggio del 1965, vidi per la prima volta Pescara, la città che sarebbe diventata mia, quella dove vivo da quasi mezzo secolo. Aveva ragione mio padre. Corso Vittorio Emanuele mi ricordava la Main Street della mia città perduta, Rochester. Non ebbi bisogno di leggere il Viaggio in Italia di Piovene per capire che questa era una città diversa dalle altre, in Abruzzo e forse in Italia."

    • @maxdiberardo9056
      @maxdiberardo9056 Рік тому +4

      ma parla per te ..dovete fare sempre polemica nemmeno ti avesse offeso tua nonna ! che poi ha detto che Pescara assomiglia alla california ,mica al kazakistan!

    • @visitingfromsantafe1329
      @visitingfromsantafe1329 4 місяці тому +1

      I don't think he meant to offend anyone. He is merely pointing out that buildings are more modern as in the U.S. where we don't have old buildings like Italy does.

  • @jammasterjay4298
    @jammasterjay4298 Рік тому +2

    There are many American locations all over Italy! I know, I used to live there!

    • @RoniLA310
      @RoniLA310 Рік тому +1

      Where? Interested especially in Liguria.

  • @marcoperra
    @marcoperra Рік тому +2

    The market square is called Piazza Muzii

  • @Mdsumon-yo8bj
    @Mdsumon-yo8bj 2 місяці тому

    I love italy
    From Bangladesh

  • @lawrencemontecristo2482
    @lawrencemontecristo2482 Рік тому +1

    Pescara if you know that you even avoid to passthrough too

    • @lokibau
      @lokibau Місяць тому

      chietino invidioso spotted