Location: Ascoli Piceno
Top Things to do in Ascoli Piceno
- 1. Piazza del Popolo
- 2. Cattedrale di Sant'Emidio
- 3. Palazzo dei Capitani del Popolo
- 4. Piazza Arringo
- 5. Chiesa di San Francesco (Ascoli Piceno)
- 6. Borgo Medievale di Castel Trosino
- 7. Tempietto di Sant'Emidio alle Grotte
- 8. Pinacoteca Civica di Ascoli Piceno
- 9. Battistero di San Giovanni
- 10. Forte Malatesta
10 Things to Do in Ascoli Piceno That You Shouldn't Miss
Ascoli Piceno ([ˈaskoli piˈtʃɛːno] listen (help·info); Latin: Asculum) is a town and comune in the Marche region of Italy, capital of the province of the same name. Its population is around 49,500 but the urban area of the city has more than 100,000.
Restaurants in Ascoli Piceno
1. Piazza del Popolo
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Linda B - Helsingborg, Sweden
Beautiful piazza with arcades and several cafes and restaurants. Buy a coffee or apertivi at Meletti and watch all the people passing by. During the evenings the piazza is crowded and very lively. Worth a visit.
2. Cattedrale di Sant'Emidio
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 505 reviews
Reviewed By TanyaS63 - London, United Kingdom
Ordinarily, after a while one church can feel much like another for me, but this was different and really interesting. Don't miss the crypt.
3. Palazzo dei Capitani del Popolo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 142 reviews
Reviewed By leliki - Israel
Cathedral at one end with Baptistery, Stately medieval buildings along opposite sides, 2 lovely bronze Fountains. LIKED! Antique market once a month. 2 weekly markets crowded with folks. Several museums, cafes LIKED!
4. Piazza Arringo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 293 reviews
Reviewed By marcopolo111 - Cleveland, Oh
Not as breathtaking as Piazza del Popolo but still worth a visit. It is a large rectangular square with harmonious medieval and less ancient buildings, palaces and churches, with many shops, restaurants and bars. Because of the large area it often housed events, protests and in early July trials run of sbandieratori with medieval drums and trumpets. We had the luck to be there and observe the participants of every ages from different quartieri practicing in rotation and it was awesome.
5. Chiesa di San Francesco (Ascoli Piceno)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 149 reviews
Reviewed By marcopolo111 - Cleveland, Oh
Built initially in 1300 to celebrate the several monks of Ascoli who joined San Francis, it underwent additions and renovations for another 200 years. It frames part of piazza del popolo and it an imposing structure. The footprint is the usual roman cross and it has two simple cloisters. As for most franciscan churches the interior is simple and spartan and dark. Worth a visit .
6. Borgo Medievale di Castel Trosino
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By Aussies11 - Montelparo, Italy
We visited this Borgo in the hills of Ascoli Piceno travelling with public bus No. 10 from Piazza Simonetti. Although it was daytime and fine weather we only found three locals and one cat. The only tavern operating in the Borgo was closed too, as it will be for most weekdays in winter. Therefore without people it was not alive to us and did not rate as highly as other similar preserved medieval villages, such as Civita di Bagnoregio (near Orvieto) or Montefalcone Appennino (near Santa Vittoria in Matenano). It is well-preserved, obviously the locals take great care to keep it looking good. But again without lively interaction the journey for us did not last over 30 minutes.
7. Tempietto di Sant'Emidio alle Grotte
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 109 reviews
one of the most beautiful monuments of Ascoli.The baroque church is the work of Giosafatti. Constructed of the Catacombs.
Reviewed By calabrus - Ascoli Piceno, Italy
Great and hidden place in Ascoli, if you have a chance have a visit of this grotto and hear the history of Saint Emidio too from local guide.
8. Pinacoteca Civica di Ascoli Piceno
Overall Ratings
4 based on 145 reviews
Reviewed By marcopolo111 - Cleveland, Oh
This is located on the second floor of an old palazzo and offers often special Exhibitions, in addition to the permanent show. The special exhibition was a little disappointing: just a few Giotto and the Cimabue was "missing". The permanent exhibition was better but, for Italy, not that special.
9. Battistero di San Giovanni
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By georginamg - Belgium & Argentina
Beautiful Romanic structure, with some parts dating from the Romans. Several romanic churches and religious sites in Ascoli could be described as jewells and there's a guided tour to see several of them (only in Italian, I suppose). In the guided tour of the town we learnt that this Battistero was almost demolished to make space for the street. Its round structure makes it very interesting. Unfortunately no photos allowed.
10. Forte Malatesta
Overall Ratings
4 based on 108 reviews
Reviewed By VCB_10 - Great Torrington, United Kingdom
There is much to see in Ascoli Piceno, and Forte Malatesta should be part of that itinerary, ranked as one of the most important examples of Renaissance fortified architecture in Italy. It pre-dates Roman times, and over the centuries been destroyed and rebuilt many times; most recent renovations being completed in 2010, and not that long ago, the town's prison. Entrance fee is very modest - €4, €2 for over 65s etc. We were assisted by an English speaking guide who who very helpful and knowledgeable, and building aside, there is a museum of medieval finds and whilst we were there, exhibition of the works of Savinio.
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