Things to do in Castelsantangelo sul Nera

Learn all about the life, works and path to sainthood of a local woman in the Basilica and Monastery of St. Rita in Cascia. This religious complex is of great importance to Catholics, because it is the final resting place of St. Rita, a humble local woman who lived an exemplary life. Pilgrims flock here from all over the world, hoping to see the impossible happen.

Piazza del Popolo is a wide and spacious square with a well-tuned design in the center of Ascoli Piceno. The elegant colonnades of historic structures and a medieval crenellated tower flank the polished tiles of this central plaza. Watch people go by as you enjoy hot drinks at one of the café tables set up on the piazza.

The famous, ancient Roman poet Virgil wrote about sacred springs called Le Fonti del Clitunno (Springs of Clitunno). These fresh-water springs are still there and spill out to form the Clitunno River in Umbria.

The Cattedrale di Sant’Emidio is a magnificent structure of great religious importance in the Old Town quarter of Ascoli Piceno. It is recognizable by its lopsided façade, featuring two Romanesque towers, one significantly taller than the other. Snap photos of this iconic site and appreciate its majesty and rich history.

Flanked by the intricate façades of some of the city’s most iconic buildings, the Piazza Arringo is the main historic hub of Ascoli Piceno. It is thought to have been the central square since the Roman era, continuing to play a key role in medieval times and present day. Visit this spacious rectangular plaza to get to know the principal attractions of the city.