Cheap Flights to Ascoli Piceno

Not far from Adriatic Seacoast, Ascoli Piceno is a pretty city located in Italy’s Le Marche region. The picturesque medieval town is called ’town of travertine’ owing to a beautiful marble named travertine, used to build many of its edifices and religious buildings. The natural bounty, stunning architecture and strategic location of the town make it alluring for travelers exploring this region of Italy.

To reach this city of Italy, you can use the Pescara Airport in Abruzzo region. This has a few cheap flights to Ascoli Piceno.

There are lots of sightseeing options for tourists in this medical Italian city. The center of the city is ideal to start the exploration. The beautiful Piazza del Popolo is the biggest gathering spot in the city and you cannot help marvel at its wonderful Renaissance architecture. At the west of the piazza, you will find the remarkable Palazzo dei Capitani used mostly for holding cultural or art events. At the piazza’s northern part, you can see the church of San Francesco as well as its bell tower.

To get a peek into the boisterous spirit of the city, you have to explore the older and larger Piazza Arringo. The place is used to hold a series of events and celebrations, including the famous La Quintana and New Year's celebrations. At the piazza’s southern side, you can find the majestic Palazzo dell' Arengo. There are a number of museums housed in this place, including the Diocesan museum, archaeological museum and the famous art museum. These museums contain artifacts and relics that offer a glimpse of the glorious past of this city.

There were over 200 towers in Ascoli Piceno in its heyday but now, you can find about 50 of them standing. It is a nice experience to discover the towers by strolling across the town. Since the city is located at a confluence of two rivers, it is flat and ideal for walking. The marble edifices, 16 Romanesque style churches and cheap flights to Ascoli Piceno have ensured growth for tourism in this region.

There are a few luxurious and mid-range hotels in Ascoli Piceno around the city center. However, at the outskirts, you will find cheaper accommodations.