Since 2003 certified as one of “the most beautiful Italian towns”, this charming medieval village sits on top of five different hills.
Since 2003 certified as one of “the most beautiful Italian towns”, this charming medieval village sits on top of five different hills.
The origin of the name “Monsampolo” comes from the name of a Frankish knight, called “Monù de Saint Paul”.
ito Livio, the latin historian, tells about the healing properties of the sulphureous water of Acquasanta Terme in his works, underlining its uniqueness and effectiveness even compared to the most famous one of Toscana.
Leaving Piazza della Libertà we head north for 190 m, cross the bridge, turn left onto the road along the river Sant'Egidio, via E. Ruzzi.
L’itinerario si sviluppa interamente su strade asfaltate; costeggia per buona parte il torrente Tesino, e non presenta saliscendi con sensibili dislivelli altimetrici.
It is believed that the first form of urban settlement that eventually gave rise to the town of Montegiorgio existed since prehistoric times.
Grottammare is a nice town of the “Riviera delle Palme”, situated in an enviable geographical position, near a wonderful valley; each year many tourists choose it in summer as preferred location.
From Cupra Marittima we head south and, following the SS16 we pass through Grottammare and San Benedetto del Tronto.
What makes Acquaviva Picena a peculiar town is doubtless its fortress, an interesting majestic fourteenth-century hill fort, worthy of many other beautiful ones in Italy.