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Ascoli Piceno Travel Guide: 53 reviews and 132 photos

Undiscovered Beauty

We were traveling from Norcia to Ancona to catch an overnight ferry to Croatia. Consequently were able to spend just a few hours wandering around. To say that we were impressed with Ascoli would be an understatement. All four of us are intent on returning for an extended visit.

Le Marche

Looking north form Ponte Nuovo

Ascoli Piceno is the major city of the southern Marche with enough museums, churches, squares, and parks for several days of exploring. The mountains and the Adriatic are short drives. I can envision a week in Ascoli with a car, alternating between in-city days and day trips into the surrounding area.

Torre Ercolani(?)

Pros and Cons

Pros:Beautiful city with few tourists

Last visit to Ascoli Piceno: Jul 2006
Intro Updated Mar 25, 2008
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Caffe Anisetta Meletti Things to Do (6)

A famous cafe on Piazza del Popolo. We'll stop in next time rather than just posing in front. more travel advice

Tavola Calda on Piazza Arringo - Ascoli Piceno

Tavola Calda on Piazza Arringo Restaurants (1)

Sometimes one or all of us would not want to have the big slow lunch. When that was the case we would look for a "tavola... more travel advice

Bridges of Ascoli Things to Do (6)

On our next visit to Ascoli, we will check out every bridge. We only had time to walk over to Ponte Nuovo. more travel advice

Wandering Things to Do (6)

One of the best things to do in any medieval city is to wander. It's a great way to get a feel for a place and make "off... more travel advice

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Yaqui Jun 19, 2011 at 1:27 PM

Exploring such a wonderful gem must had been fun. Your last tip here looks like it was used in a backdrop of movie. Lovely page!