Roman Settlement with traces of Medieval and Renaissance times a treasure chest full to the brim with history and culture.
Ascoli Piceno is situated at the confluence of the Tronto and Castellano Rivers. The Piceni founded the city here, in this strategic position high on a rocky plane. Visitors will find many traces of Ascoli Piceno's past, from the times of the Roman Empire to the Medieval and Renaissance periods.
Not surprisingly, there are many places to visit: the Cathedral of St. Emidio, the Octagonal Baptistery, Palazzo Comunale, Palazzo Vescovile, Palazzo Malaspina, the Romanesque Church of St. Gregorio, Palazzo dei Capitani del Popolo, the Gothic Church of St. Francesco, the Loggia dei Mercanti, the Romanesque Church of St Vincenzo e St. Anastasio, the Gothic Church Chiesa of St. Pietro Martire, the Ercolani Tower, Palazzotto Longobardo, the State Archeological Museum, the Diocesan Museum, the Gallery of Contemporary Art.
The most important events held in Ascoli Piceno are the Knights' tournament della Quintana, and the Sagra della Polenta.
Gastronomic specialties include stuffed olives, festino Christmas cake, Caciuni, and wines such as the Piceno Red and the white Falerio dei Colli Ascolani.
