Museo Storico delle Armi
Civitella del Tronto
The Historical Museum of Weapons is divided into four rooms, where the Risorgimento weapons are exhibited, the weapons belonging to the Bourbon and Savoy army, the border stone and finally the hall with the oldest weapons. Currently, the Museum is open to the public.
Piazza del Popolo
Ascoli Piceno
(12 Km)
The Piazza del Popolo is considered the living part of the city, its center, filled with beautiful Renaissance buildings, except for the Palazzo dei Capitani del Popolo. In addition, there are plenty of bars and restaurants that deserve a stop.
Il Duomo
Ascoli Piceno
(12 Km)
The Cathedral of Ascoli Piceno, is believed to have been built where before there was the remains of a Roman building. It is worth visiting to admire the Baptistery, dating back to the twelfth century, located alongside.
Chiesa di San Francesco
Ascoli Piceno
(12 Km)
The church of San Francesco is among the monuments that, together with the Palazzo dei Capitani, the historic Caffè Meletti and the loggias, delimit Piazza del Popolo, the heart of the city of Ascoli Piceno.
Piazza Arringo
Ascoli Piceno
(12 Km)
Piazza Arringo, also known as Piazza dell'Arengo, is the oldest monumental square in the city. Rectangular in shape, important buildings embellish it.
Pinacoteca Civica
Ascoli Piceno
(12 Km)
The Civic Art Gallery is located inside Palazzo del Municipio or Palazzo Arringo. It is located on the first and second floor. It was officially known in 1861 and is one of the most important in the area. It currently houses a large collection of works with a hundred paintings, sculptures, and a collection of ancient art. The collection was further enriched in 1909 with 12,000. All the furniture in the room is very nice with furniture from the period. Admission to the Art Gallery is free of charge.
Galleria d'Arte Contemporanea Osvaldo Licini
Ascoli Piceno
(12 Km)
The Museum of the Ligurian Academy of Fine Arts was inaugurated in 1980 by the initiative of Gianfranco Bruno. The most substantial collection is the material found from the nineteenth century until the middle of the twentieth century, at the request of the Marquis Marcello Durazzo. Inside there are several paintings by famous artists such as Domenico Piola and Ansaldo and there are also artistic productions such as those of Rayper and Luxoro.
Museo Archeologico Statale
Ascoli Piceno
(12 Km)
The State Archaeological Museum is located in Palazzo Panichi, in the municipality of Ascoli Piceno. The Panichi Palace was built in the 16th century. One of the objectives of the museum was to collect and present to the public an exhibition of urban art and national heritage. Currently it houses a large collection of works, a hundred paintings, frescoes, sculptures and a collection of medieval art.
Museo-Biblioteca "F.A.Marcucci"
Ascoli Piceno
(12 Km)
The Museum was founded in 1994. It takes on this name because it is located in the environments inhabited by its creator: Mgr. Francesco Antonio Marcucci. It contains a large collection of historical documents and liturgical objects.
Museo di Storia Naturale A. Orsini
Ascoli Piceno
(12 Km)
The Antonio Orsini Museum of Natural History is located inside the Palazzo Travaglia in Ascoli. It was founded to present to the public a vast collection of natural sciences and to promote knowledge of naturalistic aspects. Inside there is a large collection of botany, zoology and mineralogy.
Museo Diocesano
Ascoli Piceno
(12 Km)
The Museum is built inside the building of an ancient palace, the Episcopal Palace, which is an architectural complex consisting of three structures. The museum is rich in sculptural works ranging from the fourteenth to the seventeenth century, sacred furnishings and goldsmiths. There are also many paintings ranging from the 15th to the 18th century.
Campo Squarcia
Ascoli Piceno
(11 Km)
Campo Squarcia is famous for the chivalric tournament of the Quintana or Quintana carousel which is a medieval historical re-enactment with an equestrian carousel held in Ascoli Piceno. It takes place on the first Sunday of August, on the occasion of the feast of Sant'Emidio, Patron and First Bishop of the Marche city. Since 1997, a second edition of Quintana has also been held, at night, in honor of Our Lady of Peace, on the second Saturday of July. This event is renewed every year.
Fortezza Pia
Ascoli Piceno
(12 Km)
The Pia Fortress is an ancient building located in the highest area of the city of Ascoli and was rebuilt at the behest of Pope Pius IV in 1560, from which it also took its name. The construction, part of a defense system connected to the Porta Romana and demolished three times, was completed by Lombard masters before being demolished again in 1799 by the French. The walls of the North and the ramparts to the East crown the dedication to Pius IV.
Forte Malatesta
Ascoli Piceno
(11 Km)
The Malatesta Fort is a majestic building that dates back to pre-Roman times. It took its name today in 1349 from the leader of the Ascoli militias who strengthened him for defensive purposes during the war against Fermo. At the center of the construction you can still see the ancient church dedicated to Santa Maria del Lago. Later the fort worked as a judicial prison. Today it houses the finds of the Lombard necropolis of Castel Trosino.
Porta Gemina o Romana
Ascoli Piceno
(12 Km)
The Gate of Gemina or Romana dates back to the first century BC. The building has special architectural and decorative elements of Roman art of the same time. The Roman Gate is one of the oldest and most important city gates. It was used as the only way to enter the city.
Torre e Palazzo dei Capitani del Popolo
Ascoli Piceno
(12 Km)
Torre and Palazzo dei Capitani del Popolo dates back to the 13th century. It was built between the 13th and 14th and is located in the center of the city in Piazza del Popolo. The tower is known for an ancient style belonging to the Middle Ages. The building has architectural elements, decorative details of local art. After a few deep restorations, it was completed in 1520. The rear facade of the Palace was rebuilt in the same year by the architect and painter Nicola Filotesio.
Mura Preromane
Ascoli Piceno
(12 Km)
You can admire the remains of the pre-Roman walls in the city of Ascoli Piceno among the modern buildings. These are walls built from huge blocks of tuff. The origins of the walls date back to the middle of the fourth BC.
Porta Tufilla
Ascoli Piceno
(12 Km)
The Tufilla Gate is one of the ancient gates of the city of Ascoli Piceno, dates back to the 16th century. It was built between 1552 and 1555 by the architect Camillo Merli.
Torre Ercolani
Ascoli Piceno
(12 Km)
The Tower of Herculani dates back to the 13th century. It was built between the 12th and 13th century. The building has a height of 34.5 m. and rises from a square plan. It belongs to medieval times. The building has special decorative architectural elements from the Roman age. It was used to monitor the territory in case of danger.
Porta di Solestà
Ascoli Piceno
(12 Km)
The Gate of Solestà dates back to the 13th century. It was built in 1230 by Fildesmilio da Mogliano, the podestà of Ascoli. From the 16th century, it is also known as The Capuchin. The name Solestà comes from 'Sol' or according to the etymology 'Sullae Statio'. The building has special architectural and decorative elements from the Middle Ages. It is currently open to the public.
Torre Ripattoni
Bellante
(15 Km)
It is thought that the origins of the Ripattoni tower date back to the fourteenth century. It is a structure formed of stones and bricks in a quadrangular shape. Majestic and clearly visible from afar it stands out among the most characteristic monuments in the area. At his side we find the Church of S. Silvestro and S. Giustino.
Verdesi Art Group
Ascoli Piceno
(12 Km)
Museo Civico Archeologico "F. Savini"
Teramo
(13 Km)
The “F. Savini” Civic Archaeological Museum has a large collection of archaeological evidence of the area. Inside we can find the history of evolution of Teramo, including the prehistoric, Roman, Medieval period until today. From these documents, we can also see all the urban transformation that the area has undergone.
Pinacoteca Civica
Teramo
(13 Km)
The Civic Art Gallery of Teramo is located at the Villa Comunale, in a neoclassical building built between 1868 and 1888. The story talks about several restorations that the Art Gallery has undergone over the years. Inside the building you can admire various works of art starting from the tables of the '400, the paintings of the '600 and '700 to move on to portraits of the 1800s. Obviously, the sculptures of the 800 in plaster and marble by Raffaello Pagliaccetti and those in bronze by Venanzo Crocetti should also be observed.
Museo Archeologico Nazionale
Campli
(1 Km)
The National Archaeological Museum of Campli is located in a former Franciscan convent built at the end of the 13th century. In the museum there are about 610 burials belonging to the Iron Age and Romanization. Guided tours are organized in the museum, carried out by the TERCAS Foundation.
Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta
Teramo
(13 Km)
The most valuable artistic work of the city of Teramo is the Duomo, the cathedral basilica of Santa Maria Assunta. Inside there are the precious silver paliotto by Nicola da Guardiagrele and the polyptych of the Venetian artist Jacobello del Fiore.
Torre Bruciata
Teramo
(13 Km)
Torre Bruciata is part of the remains of a Roman bastion that dates back to the period around the second century BC that is located in the historic center of Teramo. The building has a square shape and is developed for a height of 10 meters. Some historical reconstructions suggest that it was initially the ancient bell tower of the cathedral. It was called the “Burnt” Tower for the obvious evidence of a fire suffered by the city in 1156.
Castello della Monica
Teramo
(13 Km)
The Monica castle was built between 1889 and 1917 by the painter Gennaro Della Monica. The structure has a strongly asymmetrical composition. New additions and pavilions have been designed, thus enlarging the original construction. The castle has a neo-Gothic style and inside it we can also find fragments of Roman and medieval ruins. This is also famous thanks to an ancient legend.
Palazzo Arengo
Ascoli Piceno
(12 Km)
This building houses a fine collection of paintings by renowned national and international artists, including Van Dyck, Titian, Tintoretto, Sassoferrato, Guido Reni, Guercino and Turner. Don't miss!
Ponte di Solestà
Ascoli Piceno
(12 Km)
The Roman Bridge of Solestà, Augustan period, is situated in Ascoli Piceno and is a beautiful symbol of this city. Over time the bridge was rebuilt several times, but without losing its charm and beauty. To be seen!
Cattedrale di S. Berardo
Teramo
(13 Km)
The Cathedral was built in '200 and successively modified and enlarged. The bell tower is separated from the church. The facade's small columns are embellished with statues and inside there are frescoes dating back to '400.
Teatro Romano
Teramo
(13 Km)
24 columns and 20 portant walls give a clear idea of the ancient structure of the theatre. It could hold up to 3.000 spectators with its diameter of 78 meters.
Santuario della Madonna delle Grazie
Teramo
(30 Km)
The original church was built in '200 but the church was completely rebuilt in the last century. Inside there are a wooden statue of the Holy Mother with Child and various frescoes.
Necropoli di Ponte Messato
Teramo
(13 Km)
Used from the 1st to the 4th century, the tombs were set at the sides of the street.
Domus del Leone
Teramo
(13 Km)
Discovered in 1891, this old villa was extremely luxurious. The pavement, with the beautiful mosaic of the Lion, has given the name to the building.
Percorsi Ipogei del Castello - Museo della Cripta
Monsampolo del Tronto
(15 Km)
HYPOGEOUS TRAILS OF THE CASTLE 120 meters underground under Terravecchia within the walls of the castle. In the crypt of the CHURCH MARIA SS.Assunta 16th century, the CRYPT MUSEUM is being set up, to accommodate the bodies and clothes of the MUMMIES found
Palazzetto Longobardo
Ascoli Piceno
(12 Km)
The Palazzetto called the Longobard was the home of a feudal lord who descended into the city in the XIth century to enter the urban life of the nascent Ascoli Municipality. The house and tower are from the same century. In 1242, between 150 and 200 towers were remembered.
Chiesa di Sant’Anna
Teramo
(28 Km)
The original sixth century basilica was rebuilt in '200. Inside there are remains of a Roman Domus, of the primitive church and frescoes dating back to '200 and '400.
Museo Laboratorio di Archeologia
Monsampolo del Tronto
(17 Km)
Torre sud-ovest
Mosciano Sant'Angelo
(19 Km)