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Welcome to Ascoli Piceno, the city of a hundred towers!
If you're looking for a city full of history, art and natural beauty, Ascoli Piceno is the perfect place for you! Located in the south of the Marche region, the city offers a monumental historical center made entirely of travertine and one of the most beautiful Renaissance squares in Italy: Piazza del Popolo.
But Ascoli Piceno is also known as the "City of a Hundred Towers", thanks to the numerous examples of noble towers and bell towers present in the historical center. But did you know that Frederick II of Swabia destroyed ninety-one of these towers in 1242? Traditionally there were about two hundred of them in medieval times!
But the city isn't just history: Ascoli Piceno is also famous for its delicious gastronomic specialty, the Olive Ascolane, which you can taste in many restaurants in the area.
The Physical Geography of Ascoli Piceno
The city is located about 28 km from the Adriatic Sea, at an altitude of 154 meters above sea level, in the valley of the Tronto River. The surrounding area is characterized by mountains, including Mount Ascensione, the San Marco hill and the mountain of Flowers. Ascoli Piceno is bounded to the north by the municipalities of Venarotta, Rotella, and Castignano, to the south by Folignano, Maltignano, and some Abruzzan municipalities, to the east by Castel di Lama, Appignano del Tronto, Castorano, and Colli del Tronto, and to the west by Acquasanta Terme and Roccafluvione.
In addition, the territory of Ascoli Piceno is surrounded by two protected natural areas, the Gran Sasso National Park and the Monti Sibillini National Park, which offer tourists and residents numerous opportunities for excursions in nature.
Rivers, Streams, and Mountains of Ascoli Piceno
As the name suggests, the Tronto River flows near the city, along with the Castellano stream and the Chiaro stream. The surrounding area is characterized by mountains, including Mount Ascensione, one of the highest in the region, and the mountain of Flowers, perfect for excursions.
In the city, you can admire the hill of the Sacred Heart, which dominates the Campo Parignano neighborhood. Here you can also find the monument dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the fourteen sculptural works in travertine by the artist Antonio Mancini, representing the stations of the Via Crucis.
The Climate of Ascoli Piceno
The climate of the city is sub-Apennine, with cold and humid winters and hot and dry summers. Thanks to its location next to the mountains, Ascoli Piceno has a pleasant and temperate climate all year round.
Visit Ascoli Piceno
If you're looking for a city full of history, art and natural beauty, Ascoli Piceno is the perfect place for you. You can stroll through the historic center, admire the noble towers and bell towers, and taste the famous Olive Ascolane. Don't miss the opportunity to also visit the natural parks in the surrounding area, to discover the beauty of the Marche region's nature.
In addition, the city offers numerous cultural and recreational activities, such as the Festival delle Torri, a celebration of the noble towers, or the Palio dell'Assunta, a historical reenactment held every year on August 16th. You just have to come to Ascoli Piceno and discover everything this city has to offer!
