2Emperor Publio Helium Adriano
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Historians have suggested that the town of Atri got its name from Emperor Publio Helium Adriano. Due to the emperor interest in the place, it grew to become a very important commercial destination for a very long period of time. The Greek geographer Strabo talks about the presence of maritime harbor where trade flourished and serving as a boiling point for Mediterranean culture. The emperor took great care of the town of origin, and up till today, many streets and locations are still named after him. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
