Introducing Ascoli Piceno

With a continuous history dating from the Sabine tribe in the 9th century, Ascoli (as it's known locally) is like the love child of ancient Rome and a small Marchigiani village, heavy on the history and food. Weary legs will appreciate its lack of hills and all travellers will appreciate its historical riches, excellent pinacoteca, one of Italy's unsung perfect piazzas and a veal-stuffed fried olive treat (olive all'ascolana) good enough to plan a heart attack around.