Best of Ascoli Piceno

Ascoli Piceno Province Essentials

The province of Ascoli Piceno is defined by its distinct travertine architecture, most notably in the provincial capital’s Renaissance squares, Piazza del Popolo and Piazza Arringo. Beyond the city, the landscape rises into the Monti Sibillini National Park, home to the glacial Lago di Pilato and Monte Vettore. The region also preserves significant medieval history, seen in the hilltop fortress of Acquaviva Picena and the 14th-century brickwork of Santa Maria della Rocca in Offida.

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Piazza del Popolo, Ascoli Piceno

Piazza del Popolo is a city square in Ascoli Piceno, Italy.

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Ascoli Piceno Cathedral

Ascoli Piceno Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to Saint Emygdius in Ascoli Piceno, Marche, Italy.

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Piazza Arringo

The Piazza Arringo, also known as the piazza dell'Arengo, is the oldest monumental piazza in the city of Ascoli Piceno.

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Caffè Meletti

An Art Nouveau cafe opened in 1907 on Piazza del Popolo. It is famous for its original period furnishings, painted ceilings, and the production of Anisetta Meletti liqueur.

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Lago di Pilato

Lago di Pilato is a glacial lake located in Sibylline Mountains, among Apennine.

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Chiesa di Santa Maria della Rocca

A 14th-century brick church in Offida built on a rocky cliff. It features a large crypt with frescoes and a distinctive Gothic exterior.

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Fortezza di Acquaviva Picena

A 14th-century medieval fortress featuring a massive keep and defensive walls. It offers panoramic views over the Tronto valley and the Adriatic Sea.

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Monte Vettore

Monte Vettore is a mountain of the Umbro-marchigiano Apennine Mountains in Italy. It is the highest peak of the Sibillini massif.

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San Francesco, Ascoli Piceno

The Basilica di San Francesco is a Gothic-style, Roman Catholic church located on the Piazza del Popolo in the town of Ascoli Piceno in the…

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List of Roman theatres

Roman theatres built during the Roman period may be found all over the Roman Empire. Some were older theatres that were re-worked.

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Ponte Romano di Solestà

A well-preserved Roman bridge from the Augustan era crossing the Tronto River, constructed with a single large arch made of travertine blocks.

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Pinacoteca Civica

Housed in the Palazzo dell'Arengo, this municipal art gallery contains works by Carlo Crivelli, Titian, and Guido Reni, alongside a collection of 18th-century ceramics.

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Eremo di San Marco

A 13th-century Cistercian hermitage built directly into the travertine rock of Colle San Marco. It is accessible via a stone staircase and overlooks the city.

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Forte Malatesta

A star-shaped Renaissance fortress designed by Antonio da Sangallo the Younger. Built over Roman and medieval foundations, it now houses the Museum of Early Medieval History.