Centro Storico Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Centro Storico
Popular places to visit

Piazza del Popolo
Admire the impressive church and palace and consider the elegant proportions of the layout of this masterpiece of a medieval plaza.

Piazza Arringo
Gaze upon the two elegant fountains and bronze statues and visit the fascinating buildings that adorn the oldest main square in the city.

Cattedrale di Sant'Emidio
Delve into the eerie crypt, inspect the wonderful mosaics and see the tower light up at night on the spacious Piazza Arringo out the front of this church.

Pinacoteca Civica
Notice the grandiose interior fixtures of the palace, as you stroll through the airy halls filled with medieval and Renaissance artworks.

Forte Malatesta
See the gorgeous chandeliers, curtains and old armchairs, enjoy excellent views of the river and inspect medieval artifacts in the museum.
Duomo
You can find out about the history of Ascoli Piceno when you stop by Duomo. Make time to visit the monuments and churches while you're in the area.
Activities

Visit and tasting at Erasmo Winery featuring signature wines

Private Trekking in the Sibillini Mountains Park

Boutique Private Tours in the Le Marche Region
Our pick of the best Centro Storico Hotel Deals

Palazzo Guiderocchi
"Lovely historic building in the heart of Ascoli Piceno"
Reviewed on 27 June 2025

Di Sabatino Resort

Palazzo dei Mercanti - Historical Residence
"Lovely looking hotel and the town is well worth a visit. However, the shower in our room flooded the bathroom and the safe didn't work. However, I would visit again as the hotel is well located and breakfast was good."
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

Albergo Sant'Emidio
"Great hotel in a great location . Very good breakfast as well."
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

Residenza dei Capitani
"We had a great stay! We were so impressed with the kindness and helpfulness of the staff- we struggled to find parking, Luis personally found us and helped us park and carry our bags- he was exceptional! The hotel was clean and beautiful with easy access to the local squares."
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

Smeraldo Suites & Spa
"When we arrived for our 5-night stay, personal issues only allowed for a 3-night stay. While we clearly understood the hotel's cancellation policy, hotel personnel Nicholas indicated any penalty would be waived at check-out for which we were incredibly thankful, so we proceeded to make our alternate ..."
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
