Holiday apartment in Piane Vecchie: Frescoes, mountains and trails
Accommodation in Piane Vecchie
Piane Vecchie combines a historic settlement structure, frescoes and scenic destinations in the surrounding region.
Historic Contrada Planorun and restored village center
Piane Vecchie is part of the ancient Contrada “Planorun”, which is divided into Piane Vecchie and Piane Nuove. Both districts contain preserved brick buildings, most of which date from the 16th century. The central village center of Piane Vecchie has been fully restored and converted into accommodation. The brick buildings extend beyond the restored village center and are preserved in both districts of the contrada.
Frescoes in the Chiesa di S. Sebastiano
The Chiesa di S. Sebastiano is located between Piane Vecchie and Piane Nuove. It was built in the 15th century from local stone and bricks and contains unplastered frescoes depicting the Madonna and Child and Saint Sebastian from the school of Crivelli. The fresco of the Madonna and Child dates from the 16th century and is considered finely executed. In addition, a wall niche with a fresco of the Madonna and Child is located in a building in Piane Vecchie. The motif of the Madonna and Child also appears in a wall niche of a building in Piane Vecchie, outside the church. Inside the church, local stone and bricks meet unplastered frescoes.
Museums and historic destinations in the surrounding area
The Pinacoteca Fortunato Duranti museum is located in the vicinity of Piane Vecchie. The wider surrounding region also includes the Museo-Biblioteca “F.A.Marcucci” museum, the Area Archeologica del Teatro Romano archaeological site and the Palazzetto Longobardo palace. Culture enthusiasts will also find museums, an archaeological site and a palace in the surrounding area. The spatial distribution is specific for cultural planning: the Pinacoteca Fortunato Duranti is located nearby, while the Museo-Biblioteca “F.A.Marcucci” museum, the Area Archeologica del Teatro Romano and the Palazzetto Longobardo palace are located in the wider surrounding region.
Mountains and hiking trails around Piane Vecchie
Monte la Torre is located in the immediate vicinity of Piane Vecchie. The surrounding area also includes Monte dell'Ascensione, the summit of Monte Sibilla and Monte Priore. The “Sentieri sulla valle dell’Aso – percorso natura” trail leads to the Piane Vecchie district near the “Le Selve” agriturismo. The circular hike to Piane Vecchie begins with an uphill section of the Cammino Francescano della Marca. For day planning, the early ascent of the circular hike can be considered the first section of the route. For a day that includes hiking, the distinction is specific: one trail leads to the district, while the circular hike begins with an uphill section.
More places for your regional orientation
For regional comparison, you can also include Capradosso, Cossignano, Venagrande, Grottammare, San Benedetto Del Tronto, Spinetoli, Venarotta and Arquata Del Tronto.
For the broader travel overview: Ascoli Piceno.
