Kirkot Ascoli Picenossa

Historic Churches & Cathedrals

This collection showcases the architectural evolution of the Piceno territory, from the travertine-clad Romanesque facades of Ascoli Piceno to dramatic cliffside hermitages. Highlights include the 14th-century Gothic church of Santa Maria della Rocca in Offida, the Baroque Tempietto di Sant'Emidio alle Grotte, and the ancient Eremo di San Marco, built directly into the rock. These sites reflect centuries of religious devotion, featuring significant artworks, medieval crypts, and unique structural integrations with the natural landscape of the Marche region.

Historic Churches & Cathedrals — Kartta

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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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Sant'Emidio Rosso

The Sant'Emidio Red Temple is a church of Ascoli Piceno in Italy. Its name refers to Saint Emygdius, patron saint of the city.

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Sant'Emidio alle Grotte

Sant'Emidio alle Grotte is a Baroque church in Ascoli Piceno, Italy.Its name refers to Saint Emygdius.

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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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Ascoli Piceno Baptistery

The Ascoli Piceno Baptistery, also known as the baptistery of Saint John, is a religious building found on the eastern end of the piazza…

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Eremo di San Leonardo al Volubrio

An ancient monastery situated in the heart of the Gole dell'Infernaccio within the Sibillini Mountains. Historically a site for medieval monks, it was painstakingly restored by hand in the late 20th century.

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Chiesa di Santa Maria della Rocca

A 14th-century brick church built on a rocky outcrop in Offida. This Gothic-Romanesque structure features a large crypt with frescoes and an unusual architectural layout where the main entrance is located at the rear.

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Ripatransone Cathedral

Ripatransone Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral and minor basilica in the town of Ripatransone, province of Ascoli Piceno, region of…

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Santissima Annunziata, Ascoli Piceno

Santissima Annunziata was a Roman Catholic church dedicated to most holy annunciation in Ascoli Piceno.

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Santa Maria Inter Vineas, Ascoli Piceno

San Maria Inter Vineas is a late-Romanesque and early-Gothic-style, Roman Catholic church located on Largo del Cremore in the town of…

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Chiesa di Santa Maria del Lago

A religious building integrated into the defensive structure of the Forte Malatesta in Ascoli Piceno, originally serving the military garrison and the local community.

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Eremo di San Marco

A 13th-century hermitage built directly into the travertine cliffside on Colle San Marco. It features a distinctive double-arched bell gable and a monumental stone staircase leading to the rock-cut interior.

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Collegiata di Santa Lucia

Located in Montefiore dell'Aso, this collegiate church is known for housing the 15th-century Montefiore Polyptych, a masterpiece by the Venetian painter Carlo Crivelli.

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Basilica Cattedrale di Santa Maria della Marina

The main cathedral of San Benedetto del Tronto, constructed in the 19th century. This neoclassical basilica serves as a spiritual landmark for the coastal community and features a prominent dome.

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Chiesa dei Santi Vincenzo e Anastasio

A Romanesque church in Ascoli Piceno distinguished by its unique 14th-century facade divided into 64 square panels. The site includes an 11th-century crypt built over a pre-existing Roman structure.

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