Ascoli Piceno, Medieval commune in Marche, Italy
Description
Ascoli Piceno is a commune in Marche, Italy, known for using grey travertine stone throughout its old town. The buildings made from this local material give the streets and squares a uniform appearance.
History
The settlement was founded by the Picenes before it became the Roman city of Asculum Picenum in the 3rd century BC. During the Middle Ages, it experienced a period of growth when noble families built numerous towers inside the city walls.
Culture
Piazza del Popolo serves as a central meeting point for residents and hosts markets and events several times a year. The travertine pavement shapes daily life in the city and invites people to sit in the surrounding cafés.
Practical
Visitors can explore the old town on foot, as most landmarks are within walking distance of each other. Comfortable shoes are recommended for the paved streets and gentle slopes in the alleys.
Did you know?
More than fifty medieval towers still stand within the city walls and mark former noble residences. These towers give the city skyline a distinctive character when seen from a distance.
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Ascoli Piceno Cathedral
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Caffè Meletti
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San Francesco, Ascoli Piceno
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Palazzo dei Capitani del Popolo
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Ponte di Cecco
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Ascoli Piceno Baptistery
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Forte Malatesta
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Eremo di San Marco
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Roman Theatre of Ascoli Piceno
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Fortress of Civitella del Tronto
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Sant'Emidio alle Grotte
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Teatro Ventidio Basso
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Pinacoteca civica di Ascoli Piceno
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Lago di Talvacchia
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Chiesa dei Santi Vincenzo e Anastasio
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Ponte Romano di Solestà
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Statua del Sacro Cuore
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Porta Solestà
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Cripta di Sant'Emidio
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Musei della Cartiera Papale
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Complesso monumentale di Sant'Agostino
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