Historical Background: This small village of the Vomano Valley is famous for its gastronomy and in particular for the so-called Tacchino alla Canzanese (Canzanese turkey) The first settlements of this territory date back to prehistory; then this area was inhabited in the Iron age and still preserves the ruins of a Domus Romana.The etymology of Canzano probably has Roman origins, from the name of the gentilitial Cantius, but the documents of the village are all dated after the 12th century. The most important noble feudatories were the D’Acquaviva and Alarcon y Mendoza. By now remarked in every cooking guide, Canzano is well-known above all for its cuisine specialities “alla canzanese” labelled, in particular the famous turkey in aspic, typical dish of the province of Teramo. What remain of the ancient medieval town-planning are the fortified structure, the ruins of the ancient defensive walls and a round watchtower dating back to the 16th century, which surrounded the wall-curtain. There are still brick-houses of the 18th and 19th centuries. The church of St. Salvatore is important and preserves a fresco cycle ascribed to the Maestro d’Offida. On the portal jambs are engraved the symbols of the four Evangelists.