The city was founded by an Italic population (Piceni) centuries before Rome's founding on the important Via Salaria, the salt road that connected Latium with the salt production areas on the Adriatic coast. In 268 BC it became a federated city with nominal independence from Rome. Ascoli is known for its historic centre which is an architectural gem and was once home to over 200 spindly towers, almost 50 remain. Some of the city’s top sights include; Tronto, Ascoli Piceno Cathedral, Castellano, Santa Maria del Lago and several others.
Ascoli Piceno’s top sights can be sighted on walking and biking tours, and several famous landmarks can be visited and explored on sightseeing tours as well as cultural and historical tours in the city that allow visitors learn of the city’s history and discovers some hidden facts and ancient collections. Tourists can also explore the city’s culinary experience on food and wine tasting tours and visit Ascoli Piceno’s markets and shopping centres on shopping tours in the city’s popular markets.
On day trips and excursions, visitors can also tour through the outsides of the city and explore famous landmarks in neighbouring cities and towns. Tripindicator provides tours that were carefully selected from tour activities with great user ratings and reviews, available at very affordable prices compared to other top tour teams. With airport transfers and other city transports visitors will enjoy convenient transfers in the city and will enjoy more unique experiences with several other amazing tour activities.
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