Ascoli Piceno is the southernmost province of the Marche region, which summarizes the many quality and
diverse landscape and the simplicity of the people, the
wealth of art and the strong link with
tradition, an innate shiness that has always put the town away from mass tourism, and the
multitude of flavors.
Among the many treasures of this delightful place, there is one that does not go for the artistic beauty of resources, but for the variety of natural resources, and that table is its stage and its audience. The gastronomic tradition of Ascoli reserves a place of honor all its own for the PDO
Ascolana olive tree. This is a fine table olive, enjoyed as natural, or as required by a long tradition, stuffed, ideal for cocktails and appetizers. The oil has been awarded the PDO mark in 2005 and its production continues year after year in the name of tradition.
During a visit, you can attend one of the
many events related to the celebration of this olive, or simply by visiting one of the many restaurants you will certainly have the opportunity to make a good tasting!
Ascoli Piceno is a small treasure chest that conceals the precious jewel. Surrounded by the
Monti Sibillini and Monti della Laga, lapped by the
waters of the Tronto, dotted with churches and palaces, unsettled in the stones of the villages of the old town, made famous by a square, it is considered among the world's most beautiful and historic theater of Giostra della Quintana.
During your visits do not forget a good walk after a meal to see the most famous monuments, the Palace of the Captains, a famous example of a long series, the
Church of San Francesco, Piazza Arringo, the oldest of the city, the
Cathedral of St. Emidio, the Roman bridge and the fortress to the Tower of
Ercolani, a survivor of many medieval towers once encircling Ascoli, renamed just for this "city of hundred towers".