Fermo is a town of the Marche, Italy, perched on the hill of Sabulo, at an elevation of 319 meters, 6km from the Adriatic Sea. It has a lengthy history with many testimonies such as the renowned cisterns of Fermo, an archaeological site that features one of the most gigantic and well-preserved examples of Roman cisterns in Italy, dating back to the 1st-century a.C. The huge rectangular construction counts 30 by 70 meters and consists of 30 underground rooms.
The town of Fermo is dominated by an imposing cathedral and its territory can be divided into two parts: the historical medieval part and the new industrial one. Fermo is one of the most important centers of the region in terms of history, cultural events and business flourishing. The area provides a varied landscape with sea and hills, ranging from the beaches of Lido di Fermo, Casabianca and Marina Palmense, to the quaint village of Torre di Palme overlooking the sea. Together with Macerata and Ascoli Piceno, the province of Fermo is part of the Monti Sibillini National Park.
The heart of the town beats in the main square, Piazza del Popolo where you will also find other interesting edifices such as the Palazzo dei Priori, the representative office of the Municipality, the Art Gallery and the Piceno Archaeological Museum. The Aquila Theatre is one of the major opera houses in Italy with great capacity. Fermo is also rich in churches, with the most famous one being the Cathedral or Duomo of Fermo. The whole area offers a panoramic view named Belvedere or Piazzale del Grifalco, hard to miss. In the historical center, there are magnificent ancient fountains including Fontana Episcopato, Fontana del Duomo, Fonte di San Francesco di Paola and many others. Apart from the plethora of museums, churches and historic buildings, Fermo is also home to the Faculty of Cultural Heritage which belongs to the University of Macerata.
Marche is one of the twenty regions of Italy, located at its center. The region stretches for around 100 miles along the Adriatic coast. Marche is a relatively undiscovered land of Italy with respect to the better known Tuscany and other regions. Well known for its shoemaking tradition this place is a hidden gem!
The birthplace of the Roman Empire and Renaissance, Italy, showcases many of the world’s greatest artworks, architectural buildings and over the top gastronomical proposals. This is the country where the word “style” expresses the whole nation. Italy has more Unesco World Heritage cultural sites than any other country; among them are Botticelli’s Birth of Venus and Primavera, Michelangelo’s David and Sistine Chapel and da Vinci’s The Last Supper.
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