Forte Malatesta

Beautiful fortress

Forte malatesta is a well preserved structure just outside centro storico. Built by the Etruscans and then the Romans to control the access to the town from the bridge over the river, it was rebuilt ...

Very well kept and restored open alld ay even in the winter

a pleasant surprise to find this monument open all day even in the midlle fo December. The lay out is fascinating and is very well preserved, with a good itinerary pointed out all along. one can reach...

Imposing medioeval structure at the entrance of the town

This is a very massive and well preserved structure at the end of the centro storico. Built by the Etruscans and then the Romans to control the access to the town from the bridge over the river, it wa...

Excellent example of Renaissance fortified architecture

There is much to see in Ascoli Piceno, and Forte Malatesta should be part of that itinerary, ranked as one of the most important examples of Renaissance fortified architecture in Italy. It pre-dates ...

Not that special

After visiting all these beautiful old buildings and churches this seemed a bit boring. Maybe it was because there was some rock show and guitar display going on which gave the place a funky vibe.