フォリニャーノの洞窟・トップ5

The main defensive structure of Ascoli is located on the eastern peak of the Pelasgian Hill, which dominates the plain below. The Annunziata Hill has been an important place for the defense of the area since pre-Roman times. The current fortress was built on the remains and according to the design of the ancient Cassero, built by the Piceni. The hill still bears the symbolic name of Monte Cassero. Over the centuries, the fortress has been rebuilt several times. It was destroyed and rebuilt by the conquerors and continued to dominate the city until the fall of the Roman Empire. In 1349, it was restored by Galeotto Malatesta, who, together with the Malatesta fortress, made it one of the cornerstones of the rule over the city. The fortress acquired its current appearance thanks to Pope Pius IV, who ordered its renovation in 1560. Renovation work was carried out over the following five or six years. The building was seriously neglected and was used as a quarry for the extraction of building materials. In 1857 it was bought by the municipality of Ascoli and donated to the Agricultural School, until it was moved to the new headquarters in the 19th century.

The size of the Fortress is impressive.

The Fortress of Civitella del Tronto, located 600 m. above sea level in a strategic position with respect to the old northern border of the Viceroyalty of Naples with the Papal State, it is one of the largest and most important military engineering works in Europe characterized by an elliptical shape with an extension of 25,000 m2 and a length of over 500 m . To find out more about the heroic act of 1861 http://www.fortezzadicivitella.it/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=102:fortezza-di-civitella-del-tronto&catid=38:informazioni&Itemid=122

very nice old town with - with "Italy's narrowest path" (La Ruetta)

On the border between Marche and Abruzzo, in the province of Teramo, located in the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park, stands the evocative Castel Manfrino, so called from the historical and popular tradition that connects the territory to the exploits of King Manfredi (1232-1266 ), last Swabian sovereign, natural son and successor of Frederick II and Bianca of the Lancia counts of Monferrato. A fortress commissioned by the Swabian King Manfredi to guard the borders between the Papal State and the Kingdom of Naples, it was therefore in a strategic position for sighting and control of traffic and therefore determined its centrality as a defensive position in the territory.

Castel Manfrino, built as an observation point, is located at 963 meters. From here you can see the peaks of the Montagna di Campli and the Montagna dei Fiori.

Here Italy shows itself from its most beautiful side! The medieval town of Civitella del Tronto is located on a hilltop in the Monti della Laga. The Tronto river flows in the valley below. The narrow, partly cobbled streets are best explored on foot. At the highest point of the town sits an elongated fortress, which essentially dates back to the 19th century.

Approximately 2 hours from the parking area, well-signposted path, trekking shoes recommended 🥾