The Atlas Obscura Guide To Ascoli Piceno

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Ascoli Piceno, Italy

Updated August 11, 2020

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Unusual Attractions in Ascoli Piceno

Ponte di Cecco

Ascoli Piceno, Italy

Ponte di Cecco

According to a local legend, this bridge was constructed by an astrologer with the help of the devil.

Ascoli Piceno, Italy

Basilica di San Frances Musical Pillars

These pillars at the main entrance of this church are actually a hidden musical instrument.

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The Narrowest Alley in Italy

Ripatransone, Italy

Ripatransone's Narrow Alley

Just one of the Italian corridors vying for the title of the country's narrowest.

14 miles from Ascoli Piceno

Bosco Italia

Norcia, Italy

Bosco Italia

A map of Italy made entirely of trees.

18 miles from Ascoli Piceno

The Roman cisterns.

Fermo, Italy

Roman Cisterns of Fermo

A 2,000-year-old engineering wonder hides beneath an Italian town.

22 miles from Ascoli Piceno

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