House of Culture
Cultural space hosting the permanent exhibition of works by Belgian artist Ludwig Van Molle
The Civic Pinacoteca of Fermo preserves masterpieces of the Marche and Venetian schools, including the Stories of Saint Lucia by Jacobello del Fiore and the famous Adoration of the Shepherds by Rubens.
The Civic Pinacoteca was established in 1890 in some rooms of the Civic Library; the Pinacoteca of Fermo was set up in its current location in 1981. It houses, among other things, an important collection of paintings from the Marche and Venetian schools, along with stone artifacts, costumes, coats of arms, porcelain, furniture, and valuable objects.
Among the most significant works are those by Andrea da Bologna, Francescuccio di Cecco Ghissi, Jacobello del Fiore (Stories of Saint Lucia), Vittore Crivelli (Crucifixion), Vincenzo Pagani, Giuliano Presutti, and Giovanni Lanfranco (Pentecost).
Of particular interest is a Flemish tapestry made from a design by Giusto de Gand and the painting by Peter Paul Rubens depicting the Adoration of the Shepherds, commissioned from the painter in 1608 by the Fathers of the Oratory for their church. The Room of the Globe
Is included in the visit path of the pinacoteca, the precious Room of the Globe commissioned by the Fermano Cardinal Decio Azzolino j. and completed in 1688 by architect Adamo Sacripante, which preserves the oldest core of the library. The Room, completely furnished with walnut wood shelving, houses part of the ancient collection of the Municipal Library donated mainly by Fermano Romolo Spezioli, personal physician to Queen Christina of Sweden. Dominating the environment is the imposing globe, created by geographer Silvestro Amanzio Maroncelli in 1713.
Piazza del Popolo is located in the heart of Fermo’s historic centre. If arriving by car, take the A14 motorway and exit at Fermo–Porto San Giorgio, then follow signs for Fermo town centre. Alternatively, take the SS16 Adriatica road and continue uphill towards the historic centre.
The reference railway station is Porto San Giorgio–Fermo, connected with the main towns and cities along the Adriatic railway line. From the station, Fermo town centre can be reached by shuttle bus or local transport connections.
To visit Piazza del Popolo, it is advisable to use the parking areas serving the historic centre, such as Girfalco car park, Station car park or Cathedral car park. A Limited Traffic Zone is active in the historic centre, so always check local signs and any access restrictions.