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More to see in Ascoli Piceno

It is surprising to see so many attractions in such a small town. One day is not enough to see all landmarks of Ascoli Piceno. Moreover, the town’s vicinity is also rich in interesting historic sights. The central square of Ascoli Piceno – Piazza del Popolo – is recognized as one of the most beautiful in Italy. An ensemble of gorgeous old buildings surrounds it. Many of these historic buildings are made from light travertine. This material is not typical for local towns. During a walk in the city center, you will have an opportunity to see not only ordinary houses but also beautiful palaces and gorgeous churches that were built more than two centuries ago. The first travertine houses appeared here yet during the Middle Ages. This stone is incredibly hard to work with but local masters became proficient and capable of making true masterpieces. Carved columns and unusual sculptures decorate many historic buildings today, and each building has unique peculiarities. You will find Chiesa di San Francesco close to the main square. This church is an important architectural landmark of Ascoli Piceno. It is also made from light travertine. Skillful carvings with traditional ornaments decorate the church’s façade. The arched entrance with massive wooden doors deserves a separate mention. Fabulous paintings decorate the arch above the entrance. Step inside Chiesa di San Francesco to see gorgeous columns and stunning stained-glass windows that look particularly … Read further

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Attractions and active leisure

Do you want to try the most popular wine and stuffed olives in the region? In this case, visit La Torre – this restaurant and bar is an ideal destination for a late dinner. It is so pleasant to relax here enjoying fine wine and a light appetizer or having a nutritious dinner with grilled meat and various salads and garnishes. If you come here in the daytime, don’t forget to order signature cakes or cookies. … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets

Although Centro Commerciale Citta' delle Stelle is located at some distance from the town center, this is a no less attractive shopping mall. It is primarily famous for its multiple clothing shops. People of different ages wearing different clothing styles will easily find something suitable here. You can see both fashionistas in search of designer outfits and people who like casual and practical clothes here. The … Open

Cultural excursion through Ascoli Piceno - things to see

Any review of interesting museums in Ascoli Piceno is incomplete without Pinacoteca Civica di Ascoli Piceno. Open in a gorgeous old palace, this museum features an interesting collection of ancient artworks. The palace itself is also an important architectural landmark. Don’t forget to visit landmarks located in the nearest suburbs of Ascoli Piceno. For instance, the ancient … Open

Ascoli Piceno sightseeing

It is easy to get to Ascoli Piceno from San Benedetto del Tronto. The time in transfer is roughly forty-fifty minutes. Other cities do not have a direct connection with Ascoli Piceno, so tourists will have to reach San Benedetto del Tronto first and then head to their destination town. It is possible to use the bus – a ride from Rome will take three hours, and from San Benedetto del Tronto – one hour. The … Open

Moving around in Italy - transportation

In large cities such as Rome or Milan, you will meet an underground metro. Statistics show that the Roman metro carries an average of more than 3 million passengers daily. The quality of the subway is also at a very high level, equipped with all necessary security measures, paying great attention to the comfort of passengers waiting and traveling by metro. Rome’s city subway has two lines, just like that of Milan. The railway infrastructure is also at a very high level. The total length of railways is more than 15,000 kilometers. Of this number, about 1,000 kilometers are high-speed tracks. It should be noted that all the large cities are connected by direct rail routes. If you plan a trip to a remote province, then, most likely, transfers during the trip cannot be avoided. The government pays much attention to the safety of movement along the railway track. Therefore, all local electric trains and long-distance trains are serviceable and equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable transport of passengers. Please note that all long-distance trains are divided into first and second class, and the cost of tickets varies significantly. … Open

Economy roadmap of Italy

Italy’s main problem is fuel and energy dependence. The speed of development of the country is one of the largest in the whole European Union, yet Italy cannot provide itself with a source of energy. Last year, more than 80% of all consumed energy was imported. 99% of all used natural gas and 85% of oil are imported. It is worth noting that earlier the sources of nuclear energy has been developing in the country, but after joining the euro zone all stations of this type were closed. This state of affairs gave the government a powerful push to finance and support developments devoted to alternative energy sources. To date, active development in this field of activity is being carried out; wind and solar power storage stations are being constructed, likewise water energy is being used. The main exported goods are vehicles, various products of the chemical industry, ships and boats, food products, electronic devices, medicines, and other consumer goods. The main export partners are France, Portugal, Italy and England. … Open