Art has always been present in the community of Amandola, one only needs to have a look around to realize it, so the urban structures, buildings and the churches themselves are examples of a cultural vivacity that has lasted for centuries. Artists and master of varius specializations have come here, leaving their mark, thanks also to local noble families and Maecenas. After the decline of the Roman Empire several waves of barbarians…

Acquasanta Terme is located along the ancient route of the Roman road Salaria, where the stream Garrafo flows into the river Tronto. The territory extends over 138 sq km, with altitudes between 200 and 2000 meters, and includes about 50 villages scattered in a vast and ever-changing environment. It is located within the Gran Sasso – Monti della Laga National Park. Acquasanta is very renowned for its thermal water; all around the…

Castignano

Arquata del Tronto is located 777 m. above sea level in the south-western area of the Marche Region, and it borders on  Abruzzo, Lazio and Umbria. Its territory, largely mountainous, ranging from 580 to 2478 meters above sea level, is crossed east- west by the river Tronto which separates the Sibillini range from Monti della Laga. There is no evidence of the origin of Arquata. Historians identify it with the ancient Surpicanum,…

Located in the hills surrounding the valley of the Tronto and originally inhabited by populations Piceno, Castorano was conquered by the Romans between 296 and 297 BC, becoming, thus, one of the stationes Salt Road that supposedly came up to Portum Truentum, the ‘now Porto d’Ascoli. After the fall of the Roman Empire and the severe economic and political crises that followed, Castorano passed first under the control of the Lombards and…

Carassai throughout its history has changed its name several times. In the Middle Ages the name was Castrum Guardiae, but the people called him Carrascale or Carnassale. Castle Carrascale was mentioned in the documents along with the Castle Camporo. Both were destroyed in the first half of the century. XIV for having rebelled against the Church. A few years later, only Carrascale was recognized. Now two groups are evident: one of feudal…

Appignano del Tronto is located 194 m. above sea level on a hill overlooking the stream Chifenti. The entire area is strongly characterized by the phenomenon of the badlands (calanchi). According to tradition, a Roman family chose the site as their home after the social war, Appignano’s foundations date back to this period. In the 9th century Count Maginardo donated Appignano and other castles to the Bishop of Ascoli, and later on…

Acquaviva is situated on two adjacent hills (the highest is 360 m ), the whole territory extends in a hilly area between the rivers Tronto and Tesino at about 7 km from the sea and San Benedetto del Tronto. The whole area has ​​great archaeological interest: The first human remains date back to prehistoric times, more remains dating Paleolithic and Neolithic periods were found in the 70’s and the evidence of Piceno…

Comunanza, the ancient Comunantia Montis Passilli , has developed in the middle of a pleasant valley crossed by the river Aso and the shores of an artificial lake named Gerosa. Located 448 meter above sea level, the town is surrounded by wooded hills, dotted with numerous villages perfectly integrated in the environment. From any corner one can enjoy a wonderful view of the Abruzzo mountains and the Sibillini. The ancient settlement is…

Cossignano’s nickname is “the navel of the Piceno”: it is situated on the hillside between the headwaters of the rivers Menocchia and Tesino, at 400 m. above s. l.. Numerous archeological findings prove that Cossignano was a flourishing center of the picena civilization. Its ancient name was Castellum Martis. In roman times the area was crossed by the road “Asculum Firmum” and therefore it is possible that its name comes from the…