Once a year, on the first Sunday in August in the lovely town of Ascoli Piceno, some 1500 citizens parade in 15-century garb through the town; then the whole town cheers the riders in a medieval-style joust, followed by celebrations into the night and fireworks.
Ascoli Piceno has a beautiful historic quarter and thousands of years of history. Location is in the Le Marche region, half-way down Italy's boot and 35 km inland from the Adriatic coast.
(Read more about Ascoli Piceno's medieval festival.)
Ascoli Piceno has a beautiful historic quarter and thousands of years of history. Location is in the Le Marche region, half-way down Italy's boot and 35 km inland from the Adriatic coast.
(Read more about Ascoli Piceno's medieval festival.)
 Early Morning, Piazza del Popolo |  Piazza del Popolo (2) |  Historic District, Arches |  Market, in Historic Quarter |
 Old Quarter, Tower |  Albergo Piceno - Hotel |  Albergo Piceno, Breakfast |
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