The origin of the name “Monsampolo” comes from the name of a Frankish knight, called “Monù de Saint Paul”.
The origin of the name “Monsampolo” comes from the name of a Frankish knight, called “Monù de Saint Paul”.
Situated about 15 kilometers away from the sea, in the Middle Ages Carassai was called “Castrum Guardiae”, but people used to call it “Carrascale” or “Carnassale”.
Montefortino is one of the cosiest and most appreciated summer tourist centre in the Monti Sibillini.
The urban settlement of Force occurred thanks to the populations of the near valleys, that were looking for a safe place in which refuge, to escape the barbaric invasions that devastated the whole area in the V century d.C.
The old town centre of Monteprandone maintains intact its old walls and typical alleys. San Giacomo della Marca (1393-1476) and the painter Carlo Allegretti (1555-1622) were born here.
Near Falerone, in the 1960s, some archaeological exavation dug up some ruins of an ancient necropolis...
Arquata del Tronto is the only european town situated within two different national nature reserves...
L’itinerario si sviluppa interamente su strade asfaltate; costeggia per buona parte il torrente Tesino, e non presenta saliscendi con sensibili dislivelli altimetrici.
Massignano town structure is still tipically medieval and its city centre is defined by three access gates, the ancient of which is placed at the north.