From the archaeology findings to the contemporary art through to the stunning collections of arts (a visit to one or more museums can be included in each itinerary).

A visit to the most important sites of the capital of the province

• Piazza Arringo with the Cathedral and the Baptistry, Roverella Palace, Bishop Palace, Arengo Palace.

• the Cathedral (Polyptich by Carlo Crivelli, the Silver Altar frontal, the Crypt)

• The Romanesque church of S. Gregorio

• The Church of Santa Maria della Carità

• People’s Square (a break in the Meletti Café, view of the square)

• San Francesco church (the Merchants lodge, a visito f the interior of the church)

• The Medieval Quarter (SS. Vincenzo e Anastasio church, Longobardo Palace with the Ercolani’s tower)

• Characteristic walk along the riverside, Roman Bridge and Solestà Gate.

THE ROMAN CITY
A tour through the sites of the Roman Age.

• The Forum  of Piazza Arringo
• The Corinthian Temple
• The Forum of Piazza del Popolo
• Cardo Maximus and Decumano Maximus
• The Ionic Temple
• Gemina Gate and the Roman Theatre
• Solestà bridge
• Di Cecco bridge

THE ROMANESQUE ARTS AND ARCHITECTURE IN ASCOLI

A fascinating itinerary that allows you to discover a large number of romanesque sites creating a unique network in the region.

• S. Vittore
• Battistero
• S. Gregorio
• S. Venanzo
• S. Angelo Magno
• S. Tommaso
• SS. Vincenzo e Anastasio
• S. Maria Intervineas

RENAISSANCE IN ASCOLI

In the 15th and 16th century, the town flourished a considerably arts and architecture.This itinerary proposes a visit to the most important churches, monuments and features of the local Renaissance.

• Cola dell'Amatrice, a valuable architect: the facade of the Cathedral, the facade of S. Maria della Carità church, the Captain Palace, the lateral portal of S. Pietro Martire Church.
• The inscriptions above the lintels of the portals in the Quarter of S. Giacomo
• The monument to Cola Pizzuti in the S. Maria Intervineas church
• Private residences: Malaspina Palace and Bonaparte Palace
• The Malatesta Fortress.

BAROQUE  IN ASCOLI
Discovering the Baroque Art in churches and palaces

• The Arengo Palace
• S. Angelo Magno church
• The baroque shrine by Lazzaro Morelli
• The Baroque altars in S. Agostino and S. Pietro Martire churches
• Parisani Palace and Lenti Palace, two examples of noble family residences.

THE CITY OF THE MUSEUMS

From the archaeology findings to the contemporary art through to the stunning collections of arts (a visit to one or more museums can be included in each itinerary).

• The treasures of the Dyocesan Museum, from the goldsmith Pietro Vannini through the wood paintings by Carlo Crivelli and Cola dell'Amatrice
• The Civic Art Gallery is the richiest collection of arts in the Marches, featuring paintings by Crivelli, Tiziano, Guido Reni, Pellizza da Volpedo and others
• The Archaeological Museum: from the Piceni to the Roman conquest
• The Modern Art Gallery features works of the main  masters of the 20th century, with an important graphic section and a large number of paintings and drawings by the famous artist Osvaldo Licini
• The restored buildings of the ancient Papal Paper Mill can be considered as a modern site of scientific and industrial culture. It features the Paper Museum, the Orsini collection, didactic laboratories and naturalistic itineraries.

SECRET ASCOLI

Discovering the hidden places off the beaten tracks , equally just as full of fascination and attractive as the city itself

• Alleys, courtyards, cloisters, noble palaces, gardens and panoramic views.

URBAN TREKKING ROUTES

Ascoli is also taking part in the new tendency in getting to know the urban centres of the Italian art cities by walking through unusual itineraries, in order to combine the benefits of trekking and the visiting of the most important monuments.

1st itinerary: the fascination of arts and history in the city of 100 towers

2nd itinerary: discovering the places, legends and traditions in the worshipping of S. Emidio

3rd itinerary: walking through fortification walls, towers and fortresses…

In addition to the guided tours, the groups can also request a visit to cellars, oilmills or farmhouses to taste  the gastronomy specialities of the area