Villa Fortezza, Ascoli Piceno. Holiday Rentals

Description for B&B:

Ascoli and the Surrounding Area

The B&B is conveniently located only a 10-minute walk from the city center of Ascoli. You can choose to take a pleasant stroll along the road or take a slightly more adventurous route through the Parco dell’Annunziata, which involves descending 400 steps.

If you prefer to drive, it will only take you 3 minutes to reach the Torricella covered parking lot. This parking lot is situated close to Piazza Arringo and offers affordable rates of only 0.60 euro per hour.

Ascoli Piceno is surrounded by picturesque countryside and charming medieval villages. Throughout the year, you can explore various seasonal food festivals and embark on exciting excursions. The nearby Montagna dei Fiori and Forca Canapine offer skiing opportunities, while the Castellano river provides a spot for swimming. Alternatively, you can enjoy the wide sandy beaches of Grottammare, San Benedetto, or Martinsicuro on the Adriatic coast.

Must-see attractions in Ascoli Piceno include Piazza Arringo, the Cathedral and Baptistry, the Town Hall with its impressive collection of paintings, the Civic Archeological Museum, the Diocesan Museum, and Piazza del Popolo with the Captain’s Palace. Don't miss the chance to visit the Church of San Francesco and its beautiful cloisters, as well as the renowned Caffè Meletti.

Venturing to the northwest of the city is also highly recommended, as it boasts medieval streets, towers, and buildings, as well as Romanesque churches, city gates, the Solestà Roman bridge, and the newly established ceramics museum. Other noteworthy sites include the Malatesta fortress with the Cecco bridge, the Palazzo Malaspina, the churches of San Gregorio and San Vittore, and the remnants of the Roman walls.