Hotels to remember: Ascoli Piceno
Residenza 100 Torri
Ascoli Piceno (Ascoli Piceno) - 4 Star Hotels
In a patrician town house, right in the center of Ascoli Piceno, Hotel Residenza 100 Torri combines 13th century charm and contemporary, 4 star comfort to perfection.
Villa Cicchi
Ascoli Piceno - Abbazia di Rosara (Ascoli Piceno) - Farmhouse Holidays
Enjoy the simple pleasures of life in this beautiful farm stay, in the countryside of Marche
Castel di Luco
Acquasanta Terme (Ascoli Piceno) - Historical Residences
An official document (bolla) of Pope Leo IX dated 1052 gives witness to the existence of this rare and unique castle of the Piceno area which still retains its medieval structure intact. Castel di Luco is immersed in the quiet of the woods and a simple country atmosphere.
Castel di Luco
Acquasanta Terme
Villa Cicchi
Ascoli Piceno - Abbazia di Rosara
Residenza 100 Torri
Ascoli Piceno
Fiorano
Cossignano
Hotel Leone
Montelparo
Travel ideas
Itineraries (Marche) Itineraries
Sea and mountains of Marche
From San Benedetto del Tronto to the Monti Sibillini National Park, via the enchanting landscapes of Piceno
Itineraries (Piedmont and Valle d'Aosta) Itineraries
Costume dramas
Origins and evolutions of Italy's historic carnivals
Ascoli Piceno: introduction
Ascoli Piceno is situated at the confluence of the Tronto and Castellano Rivers. The Piceni founded the city here, in this strategic position high on a rocky plane. Visitors will find many traces of Ascoli Piceno's past, from the times of the Roman Empire to the Medieval and Renaissance periods.
Not surprisingly, there are many places to visit: the Cathedral of St. Emidio, the Octagonal Baptistery, Palazzo Comunale, Palazzo Vescovile, Palazzo Malaspina, the Romanesque Church of St. Gregorio, Palazzo dei Capitani del Popolo, the Gothic Church of St. Francesco, the Loggia dei Mercanti, the Romanesque Church of St Vincenzo e St. Anastasio, the Gothic Church Chiesa of St. Pietro Martire, the Ercolani Tower, Palazzotto Longobardo, the State Archeological Museum, the Diocesan Museum, the Gallery of Contemporary Art.
The most important events held in Ascoli Piceno are the Knights' tournament della Quintana, and the Sagra della Polenta.
Gastronomic specialties include stuffed olives, festino Christmas cake, Caciuni, and wines such as the Piceno Red and the white Falerio dei Colli Ascolani.
Ascoli Piceno: suggestions from the hotels
Just a relaxing vacation or an action-packed holiday? Choose to have a fascinating insight to life in Marche region! (Villa Cicchi) →
Montelparo, in the foothills of the Sibillini Mountains, is not only on the doorstep to three national parks, but is also the perfect gateway to the many nearby historic towns including Ascoli Piceno and Fermo, blue flag beaches and more. (Hotel Leone) →
