Ascoli Piceno, Medieval commune in Marche, Italy
The central historical part of Ascoli Piceno contains numerous buildings constructed with grey travertine stone extracted from the neighboring mountains.
The settlement began as a center of the Picenes civilization before becoming a Roman city named Asculum Picenum in the third century BC.
The Piazza del Popolo, paved entirely in travertine, functions as the principal square where markets and community gatherings take place throughout the year.
The city maintains railway connections to Rome and San Benedetto del Tronto, with direct bus services to several destinations in the Marche region.
Fifty medieval towers remain standing within the city walls, marking the locations of former noble residences from the Middle Ages period.
Location: Ascoli Piceno
Capital city: Ascoli Piceno
Elevation above the sea: 154 m
Shares border with: Ancarano, Castel di Lama, Castorano, Colli del Tronto, Maltignano, Rotella, Valle Castellana, Acquasanta Terme, Appignano del Tronto, Castignano, Civitella del Tronto, Folignano, Roccafluvione, Sant'Egidio alla Vibrata, Venarotta
Website: http://comuneap.gov.it
GPS coordinates: 42.85472,13.57528
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:12
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Ascoli Piceno Cathedral
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Monte Ascensione
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Ponte di Cecco
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Ascoli Piceno Baptistery
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Forte Malatesta
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