Ascoli Piceno

Ascoli Piceno is a province in the Marche region of central Italy, stretching from the Adriatic coast to the Sibillini Mountains. It encompasses 33 municipalities across roughly 1,200 square kilometers, mixing coastal areas with hilly terrain.

The area was originally home to the ancient Picentes people until Romans took control in 268 BCE and made it an important administrative hub. During World War II, the region showed strong resistance and was later honored for its courage during that period.

The province is known among its residents for strong craft traditions, particularly in olive product processing and traditional food making. These practices are deeply woven into local life and shape how communities maintain their identity.

The province is easily reached via the San Benedetto del Tronto-Ascoli Piceno railway line or through the A14 motorway connecting to major Italian cities. Good road and rail networks link the municipalities within the region, making travel straightforward.

Several medieval hilltop villages in the province have kept their original layouts and remain inhabited today, offering rare glimpses into how people adapted to living on steep slopes. These settlements demonstrate centuries-old patterns of how communities organized themselves around the challenging landscape.

Location: Marche

Capital city: Ascoli Piceno

Shares border with: Province of Teramo, Province of Rieti, province of Perugia, Province of Macerata, Province of Fermo

Website: http://provincia.ap.it

GPS coordinates: 42.85472,13.57528

Latest update: December 17, 2025 08:02