Fermo, a historically illustrious city

https://posts.gle/q8nAR Fermo, a historically illustrious city, offers the visitor the opportunity to admire numerous works of art and monuments among the most characteristic of the Marche.  A few kilometers from the Adriatic, the city rises around a hill dominated by the Cathedral.  The beauty of Fermo is characterized by a medieval urban layout with narrow and steep streets, with some large spaces, such as the Piazza del Popolo and the large esplanade of the Girfalco, at the top of the hill.  Discover the city with patience, to appreciate its charm a certain slowness is preferable, you will be rewarded by the discovery of medieval alleys, Renaissance buildings and traces of Roman neighborhoods. In the spacious Piazza del Popolo you can admire the Palazzo Comunale, the Palazzo degli Studi and the Apostolic one, as well as the elegant Loggiato di San Rocco.  At the Civic Art Gallery you can admire a youthful canvas by Rubens, at the Municipal Library magnificent rooms and precious collections.  Another unmissable destination for those who have decided to take a trip to Fermo is the Cathedral which welcomes the visitor with its high façade and the grandiose shapes of the interior.  Equally surprising are the Roman Cisterns, a grandiose construction from the Augustan age, which served as the city's aqueduct. A walk along the main streets of the city allows you to admire numerous noble palaces, towers and medieval churches, among these the one of S. Agostino, with its frescoes, is worth a visit, while other Romanesque-Gothic churches to be mentioned are those of S. Domenico  , with a precious wooden choir and above all S. Francesco, with its majestic brick mass.  Take a walk through the avenues, shaded by holm oaks, at the top of the hill, to admire the sea, the surrounding valleys, the Conero, the Sibillini and the Gran Sasso.  For bicycle lovers who are not afraid of climbs, a loop tour allows you to visit Sant’Elpidio Morico and the charming town of Montottone, perched on a panoramic hill. In mid-August the Cavalcata dell'Assunta is held, a palio that testifies to the attachment of the people of Fermo to their city that every year attracts numerous visitors.  Other highly anticipated events are the FestivaListz and the Street Food Festival during which it is possible to take part in panoramic rides aboard a hot air balloon.  So that the holiday packages in Fermo are a pleasure for the body, mind and palate for everyone, discover the local cuisine, the virtues of dishes such as rabbit in porchetta, crescia sfogliata, cicerchia soup and native wines. itravelinitaly.com  would like to receive your feedback.  Post a review on our profile.