I have visited Ascoli Piceno twice. The first time was on the road trip with Liane after we left the school in Castelraimondo.
Ascoli Piceno is a town and a commune in Le Marche region of Italy.
The town lies at the confluence of the Tronto River and the small river Castellano and is surrounded on three sides by mountains. Two natural parks border the town, one on the northwestern flank Parco Nazionale dei Monti Sibillini and the other on the southern Parco Nazionale dei Monti della Laga.
We stopped for coffee in Piazza del Popolo (“Square of the People”) . Piazza del Popolo is considered to be one of the most beautiful in Italy. It is a pleasure to sit in one of the many cafes around the square and people watch.
The central historical part of the city is built in marble called travertine, a grey-hued stone extracted from the surrounding mountains.
Ascoli has good rail connections to the Adriatic coast and the city of San Benedetto del Tronto, by highway to Porto d’Ascoli and by the Italian National Road 4 Salaria to Rome.
Everything inside the fortified town can be reached on foot. There is a tourist office on the ground floor of the Palazzo dei capitani in the Piazza del Popolo where they will explain to you where to walk to and what to see.
One year later, while staying in the house in Pievebovigliana, our friends Malcolm and Maureen took us to Caldorola, Sarnano, Amondola and then Ascoli Piceno. We arrived in time for an hour or so of exploring and then lunch at the Café Vittoria where I enjoyed the most superb salmon pasta.
Then for some more exploring till early evening before driving back to Sarnano.
Ascoli Piceno is a small town, well worth seeing as it is lovely! We had a great time here, we enjoyed the magic of the place and the architecture is amazing. There are many chic restaurants and cafes.
A truly beautiful piazza and very warm people in Le Marche. Makes me look forward to my first glass of prosecco!
Ciao cat
Enjoy that first glass of prosecco, although I am surprised that you have not already had your first glass. thanx Cat, ciao Lyn
never been there myself, but it looks like another nice Italian medieval city
Thanks so much I’ve just put it on my to do list. Loved all the lovely photos as always.
Thanx Donna, it probably is a bit out of the way however if you do get to spend an extended time in Italy, I can highly recommend it Lyn
What great shots of this quaint village. Lots of diversification in the trees and the travertine marble used in the buildings is beautiful. Thanks to your blog, we can visit Italy every week or so which is great for those that have been and wonderful inspiration for those yet to go.
Thanx Gail, it truly is a lovely town. It is a very popular tourist town also. Thanx for your comment Lyn
It looks lovely and your photos are wonderful. I’ve never been to Ascoli Piceno, but visiting your blog feels almost like visiting.
Thank you, I appreciate hearing from you. Lyn
You have visited sooo many gorgeous places – No wonder you love Italy..Kay
Yes Kay. Every where I look see beauty
Another magnificent city!!
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Hello :)
I am having trouble finding information about getting from Positano to Ascoli and you seem to be very confident with how to get around! We are open to all suggestions (driving, private transfer and trains) not necessarily the cheapest as we don’t want to be hoping on and off 3 different trains to get there!
Many thanks for any help you can offer us :)
Quite honestly. The only way is by car. We found it to be very easy. My friends went by public transport and spent a very frustrating long day.
Ps. Driving on the Amalfi coast is a night mare but in between Ascoli and Amalfi is a breeze
Wonderful, thanks Lyn! Do you happen to remember the hire company they used?