Holiday apartment in Force amid art, history and landscapes

The medieval centre of Force lies on a ridge between the Aso and Tesino valleys. From there, views extend across forests, mountains and valleys all the way to the Adriatic. The town thus combines historic buildings with a landscape where cultural discoveries and routes through the surrounding area can be planned together.

History between copper and churches

Copper processing was already widespread in Force from the early 17th century. The former copper workshops are associated with Baccaiamento, a form of speech that, according to tradition, was used for communication at fairs and markets. Another historic landmark is the Villino Verrucci: it was built in 1935 in the Liberty style at the behest of the architect Ernesto Verrucci Bey, who was born in Force.

The monumental Church of San Francesco was built according to a design by the architect Giuseppe Sacconi; construction began in 1882. It stands on the site of a Franciscan monastery built in 1272. The monastery’s 13th-century bell tower and two stilofore lions have survived. Porta-torre di San Francesco, an 18th-century gate tower, also stands on Via San Francesco. Casa Nativa della Beatrice Maria Assunta Pallotta is considered the birthplace of Blessed Maria Assunta Pallotta.

Art and museums in Force

The Museo di Arte Sacra di Force was established in 2007 in the historic Palazzo Canestrari and displays artworks from local churches. Among its special holdings are Giuseppe Sacconi’s original drawings for the Church of San Francesco in Force. The museum is also part of the Musei Sistini del Piceno network and displays two important works by Simone De Magistris: scenes from Christ’s childhood painted on wood, as well as a Madonna and Child made of polychrome stucco.

Beneath the 19th-century Church of San Francesco is a mechanised artistic nativity scene created in 1992, covering an area of 250 square metres. The Museo del Rame is historically associated with Palazzo Canestrari and the former Church of San Biagio in the historic centre of Force. This museum includes an educational workshop where visitors can learn firsthand about copper processing.

Several cultural destinations are also located around Force: The Museo civico archeologico is a museum in the area surrounding Force. The Pinacoteca Fortunato Duranti is a museum in the wider regional area. Palazzetto Longobardo is a palace in the area surrounding Force, while the Museo-Biblioteca "F.A.Marcucci" is a museum in the area surrounding Force.

Mountains, landscapes and trails

Except for a radius of 250 metres around the built-up centre, most of the municipal area of Force is protected as a landscape of considerable public scenic interest. Nearby are Monte la Torre and Monte dell'Ascensione, both mountains. Monte Camperi is a mountain in the wider regional area around Force. Monte Sibilla, a peak in the wider regional area, is also located there.

For active days, there is a cycling and walking path in Contrada Madonnalago. Stage 15 of the Cammino dei Cappuccini has a viewpoint from which the opposite side of the valley of the Pallone stream can be seen. The same stage leads to Force near Villino Verrucci Bey. The various destinations and sections of trail allow you to shape your personal plans around local history, landscapes and outdoor activity.

Choose a holiday apartment in Force according to your interests

If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Force, you can first decide which themes should shape your days: artworks and sacred history, the copper tradition, historic architecture or experiences in nature. For culturally focused stays, San Francesco, the Porta-torre, the Museo di Arte Sacra and the Museo del Rame are the main highlights. Those who wish to include trails and viewpoints will find concrete starting points for planning their own trip at Contrada Madonnalago and on Stage 15 of the Cammino dei Cappuccini.

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For the higher-level travel overview: Ascoli Piceno.