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Montefiore dell'Aso, Italy: A rare blend of culture, history and natural beauty

A medieval, storybook village steeped in history and tradition, Montefiore dell'Aso perches on a hilltop between the snow-capped Apennine mountains and the emerald Adriatic Sea. The surrounding landscape is spectacular, offering endless unspoilt views of open countryside, patchwork fields and rolling hills. Montefiore dell'Aso is in the perfect location as a starting point for you to experience the best of Le Marche. Proudly sponsored by Friends of Le Marche, Italy www.montefioredellaso.com
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Location & Transport : Montefiore dell'Aso, province of Ascoli Piceno ,region of Le Marche on the Eastern coast of Central Italy. Closest Airport: Ancona (55.1 mi / 88.7 km - 1 hr) -Closest Train Station: Pedaso (7 mi / 11.3 km - 17 min), Altitude: 412 m – 1,351.7 ft above sea level, Population: 2,218, Area: 28,1 km²

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Fishing - I Due Laghi Pesca Sportiva Address: I Due Laghi Pesca Sportiva, 63826 Moresco FM, Italy Tel: 329 271 7989
Sailing along the Adriatic coast.

Summer Sports

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San Benedetto del Tronto, province of Ascoli Piceno is one of the main seaside resorts of the southern Marche, situated between the Tronto and Tesino rivers. It is a fairly large town, and boasts a long, sandy beach with over seven thousand palm trees lining the wide promenade, which is recognised as one of the most enchanting in Italy. San Benedetto del Tronto is one of the most important fishing ports on Italy's Adriatic coast, and there is a wonderful fish market.
Torre di Palme: This little town is a very popular tourist destination because of the beautiful location and fascinating architecture, representing many periods of history right back to the medieval.It lies only 4 kilometres from the Adriatic and 17.8 km, a 24 minute drive from Montefiore dell'Aso. It lies only 4 kilometres from the Adriatic, and is mentioned by Pliny the Elder as having been a strategic lookout post for the Roman city of Palma, from which it gets its name.

🏖 Beaches & Seaside Towns

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⛷Winter Sports

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castelluccia green

🦋 Nature & Wildlife

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URBINO-Ducal Palace of Urbino,province of Pesaro and Urbino. Urbino was one of the most important centers of the Italian Renaissance, of which it retains its architectural heritage, since 1998 its historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The birthplace of Raffaello Sanzio,Federico Barocci and Valentino Rossi. Phtograph by Mariachiare Conte. Distance from Montefiore dell’Aso to Urbino - 173.5 km - 107.8 mi (1h 56 min).
ASCOLI- Capital of province of Ascoli Piceno, Le Marche Italy-Distance from Montefiore dell’Aso to Ascoli 65.2 km - 40.5 mi (54 min)
URBINO-Ducal Palace, Urbino (Pesaro), Italy. Begun around the mid-XV c.; architects: Maso di Bartolomeo, Luciano Laurana and others. Donato Bramante, who was a native of the area, might have contributed too. The main courtyard.

Places to visit

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Parco dei Pini. The park offers a football pitch, tennis court restaurant/pizzeria, playground for kids, outdoor fitness trail and a 360 panorama stretching from mountain to sea.

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Aerial Views & Videos of Montefiore dell’Aso

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Panoramas & Sunsets from Montefiore dell’Aso

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Doors & Portals

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Montefiore dell’Aso is a small elliptical shaped medieval, fortified village with six towers (torrione) and two gates (porta) dating back to the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries (see legend & map below) 1. Torrione di S. Francesco 2. Porta Nuova 3. Torrione del Pestrino 4. Porta Diritta or Aspromonte 5. Torrione Sant'Angelo 6. Torrione del Cassero 7. Torrione del Canapale 8. Torrion of S. Marco

🏛 Architectural Heritage

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Cardinale Gentile Partino da Montefiore is depicted kneeling in his Franciscan habit in front of San Martino (St. Martin of Tours) . This fresco is situated in the entrance wall of the Cappella di San Martino, the lower Basilica of S. Francis, Assisi, 1313 - 1318 (painted by Simone Martini). In March 1312 Gentile Partino paid 600 golden florins for the construction and fresco decoration of this Chapel . Gentile Partino was berried in the chapel of San Ludovico next to the San Martino Chapel .
An impressive, medieval carved stone funerary monument to the parents of Cardinal Gentile Partino (1310). The monument is one of the earliest and most important commissions of Gentile Partino, made of Istrian stone and located in the Church of San Franceso of Montefiore dell'Aso . The monument is unique for being the earliest example of a double tomb in Italy and one of the finest masterpieces of medieval sculpture in the region of Le Marche. Photograph by Renzo Alesiani
An impressive, medieval carved stone funerary monument to the parents of Cardinal Gentile Partino (1310). The monument is one of the earliest and most important commissions of Gentile Partino, made of Istrian stone and located in the Church of San Franceso of Montefiore dell'Aso . The monument is unique for being the earliest example of a double tomb in Italy and one of the finest masterpieces of medieval sculpture in the region of Le Marche. Photograph by Renzo Alesiani

Cardinal Gentile Partino 1240-1312

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The Clock Museum's location : Palazzo Pompei Montani, Corso XX Settembre, 24, 63062 Montefiore dell'Aso ​
Italian grandfather clock with brass dial . Late 18th century

🕰The Clock Museum

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Carnevale Montefiorano. The carnival in Montefiore dell'Aso has been a tradition since 1981. From that year (the only "stop in 1990") in the two days (Sunday and Shrove Tuesday) the old town grew up thanks to a cheerful and crazy parade of allegorical wagons and masked groups from all the regions in the area. This carnival is organized by the Pro Loco in collaboration with the Municipal Administration.
The Infiorata festival of Montefiore dell'Aso (early June).There are many colourful and atmospheric festivals held each year in Montefiore, but one of the most eagerly-awaited by visitors and locals alike is the Flower festival, the ‘Infiorata’. It extends for a distance of 2,000 metres through the streets of the historical centre and is considered the most important flower festival in Italy. Website link for Feasts and Festivals: https://www.montefioredellaso.com/feasts-festivals
The Infiorata festival of Montefiore dell'Aso (early June).There are many colourful and atmospheric festivals held each year in Montefiore, but one of the most eagerly-awaited by visitors and locals alike is the Flower festival, the ‘Infiorata’. It extends for a distance of 2,000 metres through the streets of the historical centre and is considered the most important flower festival in Italy. Website link to Feasts & Festivals: https://www.montefioredellaso.com/feasts-festivals

Feasts & Festivals

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Choral Group of Montefiore dell’Aso

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👨‍👩‍👧 Marche For Kids

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One of the most impressive Roman sites (dating from the first and second centuries A.D.) is the necropolis consisting of hundreds of caves and niches for funerary urns dug out of the rock face in an area known as ‘Li grotti’. Picture taken by Isabella Pierangeli Borletti
One of the most impressive Roman sites (dating from the first and second centuries A.D.) is the necropolis consisting of hundreds of caves and niches for funerary urns dug out of the rock face in an area known as ‘Li grotti’. Picture taken by Isabella Pierangeli Borletti
One of the most impressive Roman sites (dating from the first and second centuries A.D.) is the necropolis consisting of hundreds of caves and niches for funerary urns dug out of the rock face in an area known as ‘Li grotti’. Picture taken by Isabella Pierangeli Borletti

Roman Heritage 1st -2nd c. AD

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Porta Pinnova built 11-12th centuries and its origins date as far back as the 3rd and 5th centuries. The portal is located in the rear of the collegiate church of Santa Lucia. The portal is made of sandstone blocks with panels carved in bas-relief depicting early Christian symbols dating to the 11-12th centuries. It has been reinserted in the new edifice, transformed and enlarged over a long period of time in neoclassical style from 1730 to 1850. Photograph by Habitual Tourist
Porta Pinnova built 11-12th centuries and its origins date as far back as the 3rd and 5th centuries. The portal is located in the rear of the collegiate church of Santa Lucia. The portal is made of sandstone blocks with panels carved in bas-relief depicting early Christian symbols dating to the 11-12th centuries. It has been reinserted in the new edifice, transformed and enlarged over a long period of time in neoclassical style from 1730 to 1850. Photograph by Habitual Tourist

Medieval Heritage: Porta Pinnova 11-12th C.

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The church of San Francesco in Montefiore dell'Aso. A Romanesque-Gothic style church commissioned by Cardinale Gentile Partino and built 1246-1303 Address: Piazzale di San Francesco, 63062 Montefiore dell'Aso,Ascoli Piceno,Le Marche, Italy
The church of San Francesco in Montefiore dell'Aso. A Romanesque-Gothic style church commissioned by Cardinale Gentile Partino and built 1246-1303 . Address: Piazzale di San Francesco, 63062 Montefiore dell'Aso,Ascoli Piceno,Le Marche, Italy

⛪️ Religious Heritage

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Adolfo De Carolis , Self-portrait , 1904, Xilography Location of Adolfo De Carolis Gallery (Sala De Carolis) Address: Piazzale San Francesco 1, 63062 Montefiore dell'Aso, Italia -Address of Adolfo De Carolis's birthplace home : Largo de Vecchis 63062 Montefiore dell'Aso, Le Marche, Italy
Da De la Croix, 1988 cera molle

👨‍🎨Artistic Heritage & Museum ( Polo Museale). The museum centre in Montefiore dell’Aso. Artwork by Carlo Crivelli, Adolfo de Carolis, Domenico Cantatore & Giancarlo Basili

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The church of San Francesco in historic centre of Montefiore dell'Aso. A Romanesque-Gothic style church commissioned by Cardinale Gentile Partino and built 1246-1303 Address: Piazzale di San Francesco, 63062 Montefiore dell'Aso,Ascoli Piceno,Le Marche, Italy
Frescoes of the Maestro di Offida situated on the upper floor of the apse of the Church of San Francesco (1247-1303), Piazzale di San Francesco, 63062 Montefiore dell'Aso
Location of of Maestro di Offida's frescoes in the apse of the church of San Francesco (c.1303). A Romanesque-Gothic style church with main entrance in the apse.The church is situated in centre of Montefiore dell'Aso Address: Piazzale di San Francesco, 63062 Montefiore dell'Aso, Ascoli Piceno, Le Marche, Italy

Maestro di Offida 1247- 1303

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Carlo Crivelli 1430-1495 The Montefiore Triptych.

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Adolfo De Carolis was born 6/1/1874 in Montefiore dell'Aso, Le Marche and died 7/2/1928 in Rome, Italy. Adolfo De Carolis was a prolific and influential artist who worked as a mural painter, interior designer, illustrator and photographer. The De Carolis Gallery in Montefiore dell'Aso has about 500 works of art on display including drawings, sketches and woodblock .
Portrait of Adolfo's mother ,Ester Pompei De Carolis by Adolfo De Carolis 1907 Polo Museale of San Francesco, De Carolis Gallery ,Montefiore dell'Aso

Adolfo De Carolis 1874-1928

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The Civic Bell Tower in Montefiore dell’Aso, Piazza della Repubblica, province of Ascoli Piceno, Marche, Italy.
Borgo Giordano Bruno, Montefiore dell’Aso, province of Ascoli Piceno, Marche, Italy

Vintage Photos & Postcards

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Sala De carolis situated in the historic centre of Montefiore dell'Aso. The collection consists of about 500 works of art including drawings, sketches and woodblock prints. De Carolis drew these sketches to assist him in creating the mural paintings of the "Sala Quattromila"in the Palace of the Podesta' in Bologna. The gallery is used for concerts and conferences throughout the year.

🎥 Concert, Conference & Cinema Venues for Hire

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