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Cassa Italia Bella Vista
Favourite restaurants
some of our favourite places to eat
Very simple, no menu, eating place, about 10 minute drive from the house. The food is good and simple and very good value. There is no English spoken here but they are very friendly. This is where the locals go.
La Diga
50 Frazione CasaleVery simple, no menu, eating place, about 10 minute drive from the house. The food is good and simple and very good value. There is no English spoken here but they are very friendly. This is where the locals go.
Our favourite dish here is the Tagliata, very succulent beef cooked on a hot plate topped with different options. Recommend with rocket and tomatoes and also the white truffles! absolutely stunning!
Locanda La Loggia
Via della ResistenzaOur favourite dish here is the Tagliata, very succulent beef cooked on a hot plate topped with different options. Recommend with rocket and tomatoes and also the white truffles! absolutely stunning!
Nice Coffee, ice cream, beer...
one of our our favourite things to do is to have a bottle of Prosecco on Saturday lunchtime with some of the fried fish from the market stall and sit and enjoy the sunshine.
Flory Caffetteria
68 Via danteNice Coffee, ice cream, beer...
one of our our favourite things to do is to have a bottle of Prosecco on Saturday lunchtime with some of the fried fish from the market stall and sit and enjoy the sunshine.
Google maps will make this easy to find. They do many small course and the food and wine is amazing. A little more pricey than the norm but well worth it!
Il Vecchio Mulino Ristorante_Albergo
SP237Google maps will make this easy to find. They do many small course and the food and wine is amazing. A little more pricey than the norm but well worth it!
Sightseeing
ASCOLI PICENO is the nearest city to visit; (approx 40 mins in car)
The beguiling town of Ascoli Piceno is the southern Marche's major centre and, as its tourist brochure says, it is a place you can see in a day yet never forget. Along with its breathtaking main square, it has other outstanding sights that manage to leave their mark on even the most blasé of tourists.
Although it is a fairly large town with a population of some 60,000 people, the historic centre can easily be seen on foot.
Start at the Piazza del Popolo, the traffic-free, travertine-paved main square. This beautifully proportioned meeting place is one of the most elegant provincial squares in all Italy. To one side of the square stands the Palazzo del Popolo, a splendid 13thC building guarded over by a monumental statue of Pope Paul III. Look inside to see the arcaded Renaissance courtyard. Be sure to stop for an aperitivo at the famous Cafe' Meletti
Closing off one end of the piazza is the great gothic church of San Francesco, a sober but pleasing building both inside and out.
The other main square, Piazza Arringo, is almost as impressive as its big sister and is flanked by the Duomo, or cathedral, and the town hall, or palazzo Comunale. Inside here you will find the Pinacoteca Civica, Ascoli's art gallery, a carpet-bag collection of minor works by major artists and major works by minor artists. Best of all is the 13thC cope (piviale) of Pope Nicholas IV, a dazzling piece of embroidery work made in England.
Inside the Duomo look out for the colourful polyptch with the Madonna and Saints by Carlo Crivelli, considered one of his finest works.
Wander round the old quarter of the town that stretches from the banks of the Tronto river to the city's main street, Corso Mazzini - best streets are via Soderini and via di Solestà.
La Quintana, Ascoli's jousting tournament, is one of the most authentic and exciting of these medieval shows in the Marche and takes place in the main square on the first Sunday of August. The high point of the games is when riders from the city's six districts tilt with lances at a target.
The day also includes a striking procession with around 1,400 town's people dressed in 15thC costume and plenty of side-shows and open-air eating places. Maybe not quite as famous as the Palio at Siena but certainly well worth seeing.
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Ascoli Piceno
ASCOLI PICENO is the nearest city to visit; (approx 40 mins in car)
The beguiling town of Ascoli Piceno is the southern Marche's major centre and, as its tourist brochure says, it is a place you can see in a day yet never forget. Along with its breathtaking main square, it has other outstanding sights that manage to leave their mark on even the most blasé of tourists.
Although it is a fairly large town with a population of some 60,000 people, the historic centre can easily be seen on foot.
Start at the Piazza del Popolo, the traffic-free, travertine-paved main square. This beautifully proportioned meeting place is one of the most elegant provincial squares in all Italy. To one side of the square stands the Palazzo del Popolo, a splendid 13thC building guarded over by a monumental statue of Pope Paul III. Look inside to see the arcaded Renaissance courtyard. Be sure to stop for an aperitivo at the famous Cafe' Meletti
Closing off one end of the piazza is the great gothic church of San Francesco, a sober but pleasing building both inside and out.
The other main square, Piazza Arringo, is almost as impressive as its big sister and is flanked by the Duomo, or cathedral, and the town hall, or palazzo Comunale. Inside here you will find the Pinacoteca Civica, Ascoli's art gallery, a carpet-bag collection of minor works by major artists and major works by minor artists. Best of all is the 13thC cope (piviale) of Pope Nicholas IV, a dazzling piece of embroidery work made in England.
Inside the Duomo look out for the colourful polyptch with the Madonna and Saints by Carlo Crivelli, considered one of his finest works.
Wander round the old quarter of the town that stretches from the banks of the Tronto river to the city's main street, Corso Mazzini - best streets are via Soderini and via di Solestà.
La Quintana, Ascoli's jousting tournament, is one of the most authentic and exciting of these medieval shows in the Marche and takes place in the main square on the first Sunday of August. The high point of the games is when riders from the city's six districts tilt with lances at a target.
The day also includes a striking procession with around 1,400 town's people dressed in 15thC costume and plenty of side-shows and open-air eating places. Maybe not quite as famous as the Palio at Siena but certainly well worth seeing.
Beautiful church, spectacular walk through the gorge
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Shrine Church of the Madonna of Ambro - Montefortino - Fermo - Italy
1 Via Del SantuarioBeautiful church, spectacular walk through the gorge
Sibillini Mountains
beautiful place to see
35 mins away in the car, we love to take a leisurely fish lunch and then chill under an umbrella, enjoying the cooler sea breeze
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Pedaso
35 mins away in the car, we love to take a leisurely fish lunch and then chill under an umbrella, enjoying the cooler sea breeze
Neighbourhoods
ASCOLI PICENO is the nearest city to visit; (approx 40 mins in car)
The beguiling town of Ascoli Piceno is the southern Marche's major centre and, as its tourist brochure says, it is a place you can see in a day yet never forget. Along with its breathtaking main square, it has other outstanding sights that manage to leave their mark on even the most blasé of tourists.
Although it is a fairly large town with a population of some 60,000 people, the historic centre can easily be seen on foot.
Start at the Piazza del Popolo, the traffic-free, travertine-paved main square. This beautifully proportioned meeting place is one of the most elegant provincial squares in all Italy. To one side of the square stands the Palazzo del Popolo, a splendid 13thC building guarded over by a monumental statue of Pope Paul III. Look inside to see the arcaded Renaissance courtyard. Be sure to stop for an aperitivo at the famous Cafe' Meletti
Closing off one end of the piazza is the great gothic church of San Francesco, a sober but pleasing building both inside and out.
The other main square, Piazza Arringo, is almost as impressive as its big sister and is flanked by the Duomo, or cathedral, and the town hall, or palazzo Comunale. Inside here you will find the Pinacoteca Civica, Ascoli's art gallery, a carpet-bag collection of minor works by major artists and major works by minor artists. Best of all is the 13thC cope (piviale) of Pope Nicholas IV, a dazzling piece of embroidery work made in England.
Inside the Duomo look out for the colourful polyptch with the Madonna and Saints by Carlo Crivelli, considered one of his finest works.
Wander round the old quarter of the town that stretches from the banks of the Tronto river to the city's main street, Corso Mazzini - best streets are via Soderini and via di Solestà.
La Quintana, Ascoli's jousting tournament, is one of the most authentic and exciting of these medieval shows in the Marche and takes place in the main square on the first Sunday of August. The high point of the games is when riders from the city's six districts tilt with lances at a target.
The day also includes a striking procession with around 1,400 town's people dressed in 15thC costume and plenty of side-shows and open-air eating places. Maybe not quite as famous as the Palio at Siena but certainly well worth seeing.
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Province of Ascoli Piceno
ASCOLI PICENO is the nearest city to visit; (approx 40 mins in car)
The beguiling town of Ascoli Piceno is the southern Marche's major centre and, as its tourist brochure says, it is a place you can see in a day yet never forget. Along with its breathtaking main square, it has other outstanding sights that manage to leave their mark on even the most blasé of tourists.
Although it is a fairly large town with a population of some 60,000 people, the historic centre can easily be seen on foot.
Start at the Piazza del Popolo, the traffic-free, travertine-paved main square. This beautifully proportioned meeting place is one of the most elegant provincial squares in all Italy. To one side of the square stands the Palazzo del Popolo, a splendid 13thC building guarded over by a monumental statue of Pope Paul III. Look inside to see the arcaded Renaissance courtyard. Be sure to stop for an aperitivo at the famous Cafe' Meletti
Closing off one end of the piazza is the great gothic church of San Francesco, a sober but pleasing building both inside and out.
The other main square, Piazza Arringo, is almost as impressive as its big sister and is flanked by the Duomo, or cathedral, and the town hall, or palazzo Comunale. Inside here you will find the Pinacoteca Civica, Ascoli's art gallery, a carpet-bag collection of minor works by major artists and major works by minor artists. Best of all is the 13thC cope (piviale) of Pope Nicholas IV, a dazzling piece of embroidery work made in England.
Inside the Duomo look out for the colourful polyptch with the Madonna and Saints by Carlo Crivelli, considered one of his finest works.
Wander round the old quarter of the town that stretches from the banks of the Tronto river to the city's main street, Corso Mazzini - best streets are via Soderini and via di Solestà.
La Quintana, Ascoli's jousting tournament, is one of the most authentic and exciting of these medieval shows in the Marche and takes place in the main square on the first Sunday of August. The high point of the games is when riders from the city's six districts tilt with lances at a target.
The day also includes a striking procession with around 1,400 town's people dressed in 15thC costume and plenty of side-shows and open-air eating places. Maybe not quite as famous as the Palio at Siena but certainly well worth seeing.
AMANDOLA (approx 20 mins)
A winding climb takes you up to the ridge on which this pretty town perches, just beneath the eastern face of the Sibillini mountains. Make your way up to the main square, the porticoed Piazza del Risorgimento, which stands almost at the top.
As you sip your aperitivo at one of the bars, admire the clock (below) over the baroque Porta San Giacomo and the sunken frontage of the church of Sant'Agostino with its 15th century gothic-Venetian portal. Further up, in Piazza Umberto I, one tower is all that remains of the 14th century stronghold which protected the town.
If you are here in the first week of September, you can watch some of the many events staged during the annual International Theatre Festival.
The town hall also houses a rural history museum - Il Museo della Civiltà Contadina.
We normally enjoy a coffee at the Bar Belle in the square. market day is Wednesday.
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Amandola
AMANDOLA (approx 20 mins)
A winding climb takes you up to the ridge on which this pretty town perches, just beneath the eastern face of the Sibillini mountains. Make your way up to the main square, the porticoed Piazza del Risorgimento, which stands almost at the top.
As you sip your aperitivo at one of the bars, admire the clock (below) over the baroque Porta San Giacomo and the sunken frontage of the church of Sant'Agostino with its 15th century gothic-Venetian portal. Further up, in Piazza Umberto I, one tower is all that remains of the 14th century stronghold which protected the town.
If you are here in the first week of September, you can watch some of the many events staged during the annual International Theatre Festival.
The town hall also houses a rural history museum - Il Museo della Civiltà Contadina.
We normally enjoy a coffee at the Bar Belle in the square. market day is Wednesday.
COMUNANZA (approx 10 mins by car)
A small town not touristy at all, you will find Teigre and Conrad supermarkets here to stock up, if you're feeling adventurous explore the local shops.
SALUMERIA; (Delicatessen) salami, prosciutto porcini and so much more!
ALIMENTARY; "As the rest of the world is moving to the impersonal, pre-packaged, bulk shopping at huge discount sellers, the tradition of one-on-one local grocers remains strong in Italy. It seems the alimentary is still valued in a nation with a cultural demand that meals be cooked daily and with the freshest ingredient"
Market day is Saturday and not to be missed is a portion of freshly fried calamari and fish enjoyed at the bar Flori with a glass (or bottle) or prosseco.
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Comunanza
COMUNANZA (approx 10 mins by car)
A small town not touristy at all, you will find Teigre and Conrad supermarkets here to stock up, if you're feeling adventurous explore the local shops.
SALUMERIA; (Delicatessen) salami, prosciutto porcini and so much more!
ALIMENTARY; "As the rest of the world is moving to the impersonal, pre-packaged, bulk shopping at huge discount sellers, the tradition of one-on-one local grocers remains strong in Italy. It seems the alimentary is still valued in a nation with a cultural demand that meals be cooked daily and with the freshest ingredient"
Market day is Saturday and not to be missed is a portion of freshly fried calamari and fish enjoyed at the bar Flori with a glass (or bottle) or prosseco.