Montefiore dell'Aso explained

Montefiore dell'Aso
Official Name:Comune di Montefiore dell'Aso
Coordinates:43.05°N 58°W
Region:Marche
Province:Ascoli Piceno (AP)
Mayor:Achille Castelli
Area Total Km2:28.1
Population Total:2220
Population As Of:28 February 2010[1]
Population Demonym:Montefiorani
Elevation M:412
Saint:Saint Lucy
Day:December 13
Postal Code:63010
Area Code:0734

Montefiore dell'Aso is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Ascoli Piceno in the Italian region Marche, located about 70km (40miles) southeast of Ancona and about 25km (16miles) northeast of Ascoli Piceno.

One of several Hilltowns in Central Italy, Montefiore dell'Aso borders the following municipalities: Campofilone, Carassai, Lapedona, Massignano, Monterubbiano, Moresco, Petritoli, Ripatransone. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").[2]

Historical sights include the Romanesque-Gothic church of St. Francis, housing the sepulchres of Cardinal Gentile Partino (1310) and painter Adolfo de Carolis, while the apses has frescoes by the Master of Offida.

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Notes and References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  2. Web site: Marche. 1 August 2023. it.