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Ascoli Piceno is the main city of Marches and counts about 52,000 inhabitants. It is also known as the "city of travertine” , the material with which it was built.
Located a few kilometres far from the Adriatic Sea, it is surrounded by a green hilly landscape and by the Monti Sibillini and Monti della Laga.
This city, rich in history and culture, boasts very ancient origins: founded by Piceni during the Iron Age. The city really has much to offer to its visitors, being one of the most beautiful Italian cities characterized by the harmony of its architectural forms.
This ancient old town, entirely built of travertine, is situated in a panoramic position of great charm. The walk through the streets of downtown perfectly offer the idea of the long history of this city, founded in the seventh century BC by Piceni.
Medieval towers, Roman ruins, Renaissance churches and palaces in Liberty style live together with balance and elegance along the ancient streets and large populated and lively squares.
Located a few kilometres far from the Adriatic Sea, it is surrounded by a green hilly landscape and by the Monti Sibillini and Monti della Laga.
This city, rich in history and culture, boasts very ancient origins: founded by Piceni during the Iron Age. The city really has much to offer to its visitors, being one of the most beautiful Italian cities characterized by the harmony of its architectural forms.
This ancient old town, entirely built of travertine, is situated in a panoramic position of great charm. The walk through the streets of downtown perfectly offer the idea of the long history of this city, founded in the seventh century BC by Piceni.
Medieval towers, Roman ruins, Renaissance churches and palaces in Liberty style live together with balance and elegance along the ancient streets and large populated and lively squares.
