Santa Maria Inter Vineas, Ascoli Piceno

Santa Maria Inter Vineas is a church in Ascoli Piceno that combines Romanesque and Gothic architectural elements, with its entrance positioned on the right side of the nave. The detached belltower was converted from an earlier defensive tower and features characteristic pointed-arch windows.

Construction began in the 13th century when the building first took shape with its distinctive architectural features. The repurposing of an existing defensive tower as the belltower shows how medieval builders adapted earlier structures for new purposes.

The interior displays artistic elements from different periods that show how people shaped this space over centuries. The rooms tell the story of the craftspeople who worked here and left their mark through decorative details and structural choices.

The building sits on Largo del Cremore and welcomes visitors during religious services and for architectural viewing. It is helpful to check opening hours before visiting to ensure the space is accessible when you plan to go.

During restoration work from 1950 to 1954, hidden wall paintings from the 13th century were discovered, showing an Enthroned Madonna with Child and two saints. This discovery also revealed original architectural details that had been covered by later changes.