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EnglishThe 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.
Located near the village of Torre di Palme, the Cugnolo Forest is a rare example of coastal Mediterranean scrub, protected as a Floristic Area. The path, a loop of about two kilometers that takes about half an hour to walk, winds along a picturesque fossil dune from the Pliocene, offering views that range from dense centuries-old oak forests to breathtaking overlooks of the sea.
Piazza del Popolo is the heart of the city of Fermo. Surrounded by sixteenth-century brick arcades, it hosts the oldest public buildings in the town. The square was originally dedicated to San Martino and was named after the small church of the same name, which was later incorporated into the construction of Palazzo dei Priori.
The Duomo of Fermo is astonishing for the contrast between its Romanesque-Gothic facade from 1227 and its Neoclassical interior from 1781. The adjacent Diocesan Museum displays the precious Treasure of the Cathedral, including the Chasuble of St. Thomas Becket (1116) and the Missal De Firmonibus (1436).
Inaugurated in 1792 based on the design by architect Cosimo Morelli, the Teatro dell’Aquila in Fermo is one of the largest and most prestigious historic theaters in the Marche region. It replaced the ancient wooden hall of Palazzo dei Priori and is named after the bird of prey that symbolizes the city.
The Palazzo dei Priori stands out with its characteristic fan-shaped façade and the scenic double staircase, guarded by the bronze statue of Pope Sixtus V. Today, it has become the heart of the city's museum complex, showcasing prestigious rooms such as the Portrait Hall and the Eagle Hall, while the most famous treasure remains the World Map Room.
The Roman Cisterns of Fermo, built between the 1st century BC and the 1st century AD, represent one of the largest and best-preserved underground complexes in the world. Unique in Italy for their size, these extraordinary "liming pools" extend over an area of about 2,200 square meters beneath the historic center.
Located along the avenue that connects the coast to the historic center, Villa Vitali is a beautiful nineteenth-century residence surrounded by a historic park of great botanical value.
Located in the ancient residence of the Paccaroni family, characterized by a striking rough-hewn turreted facade, the scientific museum complex of Fermo brings together two exceptional collections: the Polar Museum "Silvio Zavatti" and the Natural Sciences Museum "Tommaso Salvadori".
A14 motorway, Fermo–Porto San Giorgio exit: follow signs for Fermo town centre, about 8 km away. Alternatively, take the SS16 Adriatica road and then continue uphill towards the historic centre.
Porto San Giorgio railway station, about 10 km from Fermo. Shuttle bus service to Fermo town centre. Direct rail connections with Ancona, Pescara and Bologna.
Girfalco car park: free, 200 spaces, with lift access to the centre. Station car park: free, 150 spaces. Cathedral car park: paid parking, 80 spaces. A Limited Traffic Zone is active in the historic centre.
