The best road cycling routes around Folignano

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Almost all buildings on the square are clad with light travertine stone.

Palazzo di Città – Where Teramo has been governed for centuries The historic town hall of Teramo is much more than a beautiful building. Behind the facade lies a history dating back to the 14th century. The medieval foundations are still visible, while the upper floor was given a new look in the 19th century. Be sure to take a look at the magnificent Loggia del Parlamento, the open arcade where citizens and city administrators gathered for centuries to deliberate, administer justice, and make important decisions. This was the political heart of Teramo. 💡 Hidden gem: Also take a walk under the arches into the central hall. Dozens of authentic Roman tombstones, inscriptions, and reliefs are embedded in the walls. This is how Teramo's first Lapidarium came into being: a special open-air museum within the town hall itself. Even the famous historian and Nobel Prize winner Theodor Mommsen came to Teramo specifically to study this unique collection of Roman monuments.

Palazzo Muzii-Castelli & Portici Savini – A touch of Art Nouveau in Teramo As you walk through Corso Vincenzo Cerulli, this is a place where you'll definitely want to slow down. The elegant Palazzo Muzii-Castelli from 1908 is the finest example of the Italian Liberty style (Art Nouveau) in Teramo. Look out for the graceful floral motifs, colorful facade decorations, and refined stucco work. Next, walk under the atmospheric Portici Savini, an elegant brick arcade from the 1920s. Where city life once unfolded, you'll find the Teramo tourist office today. 📸 Photo tip: Look up under the arches of the Portici Savini. From here, you have a beautiful view of the impressive bell tower of the Duomo – one of the most beautiful photo spots in the historic city center.

Palazzo di Città – Where Teramo has been governed for centuries At the atmospheric Piazza Orsini, right next to the cathedral, stands the historic Palazzo di Città. This building has been the administrative heart of Teramo since the 14th century. Behind the 19th-century facade, the medieval structure still lies hidden, making the palace a beautiful example of the city's rich history. Be sure to take a look at the elegant Loggia del Parlamento, the open arcaded gallery where citizens and city officials once gathered to administer justice, make decisions, and organize the market. The daily life of Teramo was shaped here for centuries. Fun fact: Step into the central hall as well. In the walls, you'll find a special lapidarium: dozens of authentic Roman gravestones, inscriptions, and reliefs are literally embedded there. Even the famous historian and Nobel laureate Theodor Mommsen came to Teramo specifically to study this unique collection of Roman monuments. A hidden piece of history that many visitors pass by unnoticed.

The Arena waterfall is one of the most beautiful natural attractions in the Roccafluvione area. It presents itself to visitors with a drop of over 10 meters, between two steep rocky spurs. It is fed by the Fluvione stream, one of the main tributaries of the Tronto river.

The Cathedral of Sant'Emidio, located in the monumental Piazza Arringo, is the main place of worship in Ascoli Piceno. The building is a fascinating historical palimpsest that blends remains of a Roman civil basilica with Romanesque structures and a Renaissance facade designed by Nicola Filotesio. The real treasure, however, is hidden in its underground: the Crypt of Sant'Emidio. Built in the 11th century, it is one of the largest in Italy and houses the remains of the Patron Saint inside a precious 4th-century Roman sarcophagus. The environment, an evocative 'forest' of about 60 travertine and marble columns, is enriched by a cycle of modern mosaics that narrate the Saint's protection of the city during the Second World War. Recent restorations have also brought to light rare medieval frescoes and portions of an ancient 14th-century cemetery.

Piazza del Popolo in Ascoli is often called the 'Living Room of Italy'. It is a Renaissance masterpiece characterized by its travertine paving, which gives it a unique elegance. Its rectangular shape is framed by a loggia of 59 arches and crenellated palazzi. The historic heart of the city, it hosts the Palazzo dei Capitani, the Church of San Francesco, and the historic Caffè Meletti. It is considered one of the most beautiful squares in Italy.