Grottammare
The Pearl of the Adriatic
Province
Province of Ascoli Piceno
Altitude
97 m a.s.l.
Inhabitants
16.000
Ancient village perched on the hill overlooking the Adriatic Sea, with palm trees, orange trees and a medieval old town that offers breathtaking views of the coast.
📜 History
An ancient Piceno settlement, Grottammare was an important Roman castrum. In the Middle Ages it became the possession of the bishops of Fermo. Pope Sixtus V was born here in 1521. The upper village retains its medieval charm intact, while the lower part is a renowned seaside resort.
✨ Genius Loci
Grottammare is where the mountains meet the sea. The old village, with its narrow streets and brick houses, overlooks the blue expanse of the Adriatic. The palm and orange trees that grow everywhere give it an almost exotic atmosphere, unique on the Marche coast.
To See
- High medieval village with sea view
- Church of Santa Lucia - birthplace of Pope Sixtus V
- Arancio Theater
- Torrione della Battaglia
- Seafront with palms and orange trees
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