The southernmost provincial capital of the the Marchess, Ascoli Piceno rises on a
spur in a beautiful panoramic position between the rivers Tronto and Castellano.
Ascoli Piceno, founded by the Picenes in the 7° century B.C., boasts a
millenary history which is redolent in the town layout, its enchanting Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque buildings and the Roman ruins which attract the lovers of art and history.
One of the privileged cultural destinations in the the Marches region, the city welcomes visitors in comfortable
three- and four-star hotels. There are also many
cheap guesthouses which allow tourists to visit the city at reasonable prices.
The
city of the travertine, it cherishes beautiful squares, fascinating streets and endless charming nooks and crannies.
The large and monumental
Piazza Arringo hosts the octagonal Baptistery, the Cathedral of Sant’Emidio, the Town Hall and the Bishop's Palace, outstanding works of art dating back to different Ages.
A traditional gathering place,
Piazza del Popolo is a traditional tourist mecca dominated by the Palazzo dei Capitani del Popolo (Palace of the People's Captains), which still retains some patterns of the ancient Medieval and Roman buildings.
Buildings, churches and squares bear witness to a glorious past which revives in the relaxing moments to be spent at
Caffè Meletti. One of the 150 historic cafes in Italy, it retains the traditional
Art-Nouveau style of the early ‘900 and is a traditional tourist destination.
For further information, visit the Guidebook of Ascoli Piceno provided by RicercaHotel.com