Piazza del Popolo
Ascoli Piceno
(14 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
(15 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
(15 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
(14 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
(14 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.
Museo Civico Archeologico "C.Cellini"
Ripatransone
(14 Km)
The “C. Cellini” Civic Archaeological Museum was established in 1877 at the behest of Cesare Cellini, who donated to the City Hall a large private collection, to which donations from the most families were added later. wealthy of Ripatransone. The exhibition is divided into rooms dedicated to the evolution of the territory from Prehistory to the Middle Ages and to the Picena civilization, through small tableware and ornaments.
Pinacoteca Civica e Gipsoteca "U. Gera"
Ripatransone
(14 Km)
The Civic Art Gallery and the Gipsoteca “U. Gera” are set up in the interior rooms of the Palazzo Bonomi Gera in Ripatransone. The route consists of the Hall of Frescoes, located on the ground floor, the Gallery of Portraits and the Crivelli Room, dedicated to the highly famous painter Vittore Crivelli, whose canvas is included” Madonna and Child Enthroned”. The Gipsoteca is dedicated to the donor of the Ugo Gera Palace and its most significant works including some statues of remarkable beauty.
Museo della Civiltà Contadina e Artigiana
Ripatransone
(13 Km)
The Museum of Peasant and Artisan Civilization is located inside the crypt of the church of San Filippo. The museum was inaugurated in 1990 thanks to the donations of the citizens of neighboring municipalities and the city. The exhibition halls contain about 1500 tools used in the rural world until the mid-twentieth century.
Museo Storico delle Armi
Civitella del Tronto
(14 Km)
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.
Antiquarium Comunale "N. Pansoni"
Cossignano
(13 Km)
The Municipal Antiquarium “N. Pansoni” was set up inside the church of the Annunziata in the 70s of the last century, and houses a collection from the private collection of Niccola Pansoni, as well as finds dating back to the Picena Civilization and protohistoric and Roman materials. Today, the Antiquarium exposes to the public about 500 archaeological finds.
Museo delle Armi Antiche
Villa Rosa di Martinsicuro
(13 Km)
The Museum of Ancient Weapons in Martinsicuro is divided into two rooms, where a real collection of the art of war is presented. The collection covers the period from the thirteenth to the nineteenth century, including a section of secret weapons. There are also criminology documents and historical uniforms.
Palazzo Arengo
Ascoli Piceno
(14 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!
Museo di Storia Naturale A. Orsini
Ascoli Piceno
(15 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
(14 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.
Ponte di Solestà
Ascoli Piceno
(15 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!
Torre della Vibrata
Alba Adriatica
(15 Km)
A stronghold of the sixteenth century. Built together with other towers along the Adriatic coast as a watchtower during Arab raids, is the only ancient building in Alba.
Villa Chiarugi
Alba Adriatica
(15 Km)
Villa Chiarugi, the 'Favorita' of 1720, the summer residence of the Fanalli family.The villa was built on the ruins of a castle. The terracotta floor provided rooms with a good acoustics for musical entertainment organized in the villa.
Fortezza di Acquaviva
Acquaviva Picena
(9 Km)
The building was built around 1300 and represents the most attractive tourist monument in the country. The property has pentagonal towers. In addition, you can admire not only the interesting exhibitions of ancient weapons, but also a beautiful landscape. The Fortress has been recently renovated, retaining its originality.
Campo Squarcia
Ascoli Piceno
(14 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
(15 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
(14 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
(15 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
(14 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
(15 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
(14 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
(15 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
(15 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
(20 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.
Castello
Grottammare
(16 Km)
The Castle of Grottammare was built between the 9th and 12th centuries. Later it was flanked by a tower called the Tower of the Battle. This had the function of protecting homes. Currently, there are only a few ruins left.
Torre della Battaglia
Grottammare
(16 Km)
The Battle Tower was built in the middle of the 16th century to protect itself from the invasions of the pirates of Ulcinj. In 1525 changes were made to the Tower and today it has a circular structure built of brick. Since 2004 there is the museum that displays the sculptures of Pericle Fazzini.
Verdesi Art Group
Ascoli Piceno
(14 Km)
Museo delle Armi Antiche e Fortezza Medievale
Acquaviva Picena
(9 Km)
The Museum of Ancient Weapons, inaugurated in 2004, is located inside the Medieval Fortress, which extends on a hill. The museum contains about 195 collectible pieces. The visitor can observe the different types of white weapons, used in the period 16th — 17th century. In addition, you can admire the military weapons belonging to the European armies. The property offers a consultation room and a bookshop.
Galleria d'Arte Contemporanea Osvaldo Licini
Ascoli Piceno
(15 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
(14 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
(15 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.
Torre di Martinsicuro
Villa Rosa di Martinsicuro
(13 Km)
Chiesa della Madonna di Loreto
Villa Rosa di Martinsicuro
(14 Km)
Chiesa del Sacro Cuore di Gesù
Villa Rosa di Martinsicuro
(14 Km)
Chiesa di Santa Lucia
Grottammare
(16 Km)
The church of Santa Lucia di Grottammare was wanted by Pope Sixtus V in the place where the modest home of the Peretti family was located, where what would become pope was born, and was dedicated to the patroness corresponding to his day of birth.
Chiesa di San Martino
Grottammare
(15 Km)
The church of San Martino is among the oldest abbeys in the province of Ascoli Piceno. It was founded by the Benedictine monks of the Abbey of Farfa probably between the 8th and 9th centuries.
Piazza Peretti
Grottammare
(16 Km)
Piazza Peretti is home to the most beautiful and important palaces in the city. Here are in fact the Priorale Palace, the Altana dell'Orologio, the Teatro dell'Arancio and a fantastic viewpoint.
Palazzo Priorale
Grottammare
(16 Km)
The Priorale Palace is a splendid palace that can be admired in the famous Piazza Peretti in Grottammare which enjoys a fabulous view of the sea.
Teatro dell'Arancio
Grottammare
(16 Km)
The Teatro dell'Arancio takes its name from the plan that was located in the center of the square in front and was guarded by a person in charge of the municipality, chosen every year among the families of the country. It was realized in the last decade of the eighteenth century by the Ticino architect Pietro Maggi and documents the economic well-being of the dominant classes of the Grottammare of that time. The facade is exposed brick and is spread over three orders of different heights.
Altana dell'Orologio
Grottammare
(16 Km)
In Piazza Peretti, on the left corner of the theater of the Aranci, stands the elegant Altana dell'Orologio, which dominates a niche with the Madonna and Child of the late eighteenth century.
Torre dell'Orologio
Tortoreto
(16 Km)
The structure was built in three successive phases, as can be seen from the difference in construction materials. The base, in stones and bricks, dates back to the foundation of the village ('600) while the central part is from the Middle Ages and the highest one dates back to 1881.
Chiesa di San Nicola
Tortoreto
(17 Km)
It is the current parish church of Tortoreto Alta. Founded before 1000 and rebuilt in 1534 by the architect Piermarini of Bergamo. At the beginning of the 19th century the Church was renewed and embellished. In the chapel on the left, built in 1873, is preserved the statue of Our Lady of the Snow, in silver, of exquisite workmanship.
Chiesa della Misericordia
Tortoreto
(16 Km)
It was built in 1348 as a thank you to Our Lady for liberating from the terrible plague that in those years raged throughout Italy. The building has a single classroom with a cross vault ending with an apse that has an octagonal outdoor plan. Inside all the walls are frescoed with works created in 1526 by the Marche Renaissance painter Giacomo Bonfini (1470-1557).
Chiesa di Sant'Agostino
Tortoreto
(17 Km)
The St. Augustine church was originally attached to the convent of the Augustinian monks witch in the past was of great importance to the religious and civic life of Tortoreto. The most valuable work is the large canvas with painted the baptism of St. Augustine, made by Mattia Preti. Today the painting is kept at the National Museum of the Eagle.
Il Museo Ittico
San Benedetto del Tronto
(14 Km)
The Fish Museum is a museum that preserves in chemical solutions the most common species of fish.
La Sirena
Tortoreto
(18 Km)
The Mermaid, made in bronze in 1982 by the Fonderia Aristica Battaglia di Milano, on a sketch by the artist Gabriella Martini is one of the symbols of the city of Tortoreto.
Percorsi Ipogei del Castello - Museo della Cripta
Monsampolo del Tronto
(2 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
(15 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.
Vicolo più stretto d'Italia
Ripatransone
(13 Km)
Width 43 cm. What makes it unique is the presence of a window that looks out on it, and whoever has the good fortune of being able to look out can touch the wall in front of the house. An ancient legend says that an immediate cross ports luck.
Antiquarium di Castrum Truentinum
Villa Rosa di Martinsicuro
(12 Km)
The museum is located in the Tower of Charles V and houses the archaeological finds found in the Colle Marzio area during a multi-year activity of excavations directed by the Superintendence for Archaeological Heritage of the Abruzzo started in 1991. The set of archaeological materials document that the Roman city of 'Castrum Truentinum' existed in Martinsicuro. It is currently open to the public from 7 pm to 11 pm.
Chiesa della Madonna del Carmine
Tortoreto
(16 Km)
Just outside the ancient fortified walls of Tortoreto people can find the Church of Madonna del Carmine. It was built in 1529 and was dedicated to San Rocco, the saint who devoted himself to the care of lepers. After dedicated to Madonna del Carmine, it was restored in 1881.
Villa Gianluca Palma
Alba Adriatica
(15 Km)
Gianluca Palma Villa, dating back to 1908, the house of the Palma family with a classic style and Zanoni Villa, built in the twenties of the last century, are modern and rather sober buildings.
Chiesa di San Vincenzo Ferreri
Alba Adriatica
(15 Km)
Small, simple and white with a steeple on the left, the Guidobaldi family had it built.
Museo Laboratorio di Archeologia
Monsampolo del Tronto
(4 Km)
Villa Bernabei
Villa Rosa di Martinsicuro
(13 Km)
Elegant residence of 1866.