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Ascoli Piceno (Italian: [ˈaskoli piˈtʃɛːno] ⓘ; Ascolano [it]: Ascule; Latin: Asculum) [3] is a comune (municipality) and capital of the province of Ascoli Piceno, in the Italian region of Marche.
Nov 19, 2019 · Those visiting the Marche region of Italy will be delighted with a stop in Ascoli Piceno, a town that can trace its origins back to the days before Rome and is a great source of ancient and medieval architecture. Surrounded by two national parks, this town of 54,000 is located where the Castellano Creek and River Tronto meet.
Feb 18, 2022 · Ascoli Piceno, in the Marche region of Italy, is made entirely of travertine. It’s the only city in the world built completely from the precious rock.
Ascoli Piceno, a town of just fewer than 5,000 people, lies at the confluence of the Tronto and Castellano rivers in the Le Marche region. Called the "City of Travertine" for the milk and honey piazze and facades, Ascoli's historic center is an architectural gem.
There is a very pleasant walled town to discover in Ascoli Piceno, with an attractive and interesting medieval centre, based around Piazza del Popolo. The town is also known for its towers, of which more than 50 remain from the original 200.
Ascoli Piceno is the city of white stone. Its travertine buildings, the bell towers and turrets that punctuate its skyline, the stately squares and an atmosphere that recalls the past make this medieval city in the Marche one of the most monumental in Italy.
May 16, 2023 · Home to one of the prettiest piazzas in Italy, Ascoli Piceno is a must-visit city in Le Marche. Here's how to spend a weekend in town.
