Grottammare, Coastal commune in Province of Ascoli Piceno, Italy.
Grottammare is a coastal commune in the Province of Ascoli Piceno that stretches along the Adriatic Sea, blending beach areas, harbor installations, and residential neighborhoods. The town connects flat coastal zones with gentle hills rising toward the interior.
The town gained significance as the birthplace of Pope Sixtus V in 1521, one of the Renaissance church's most influential figures. This event anchored the place in the religious and political history of the Marche region.
The people here maintain traditions tied to the Adriatic coast, using the harbor and beaches as part of daily life. Local fishing practices and crafts remain visible in how the community operates today.
The place is easily reached via the regional coastal road and offers parking in residential areas and near the harbor. Visitors find shops, restaurants, and public spaces that structure daily activities here.
The town sits on the 43rd parallel north, a geographical coordinate that anchors the place in the planet's grid. This precise position becomes a quiet point of interest for those who notice it.
Location: Ascoli Piceno
Capital city: Grottammare
Elevation above the sea: 4 m
Shares border with: Cupra Marittima, Acquaviva Picena, Ripatransone, San Benedetto del Tronto
Address: Comune, Vicolo Etruria 12
Website: http://comune.grottammare.ap.it
GPS coordinates: 42.98910,13.86807
Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:21
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