Discovering Acquaviva Picena

Acquaviva Picena is a small town of 3700 inhabitants in the province of Ascoli. The town is 6 kilometers from the sea and stands on a hill overlooking the Tronto Valley. Of great interest is the historic center where there are important monuments such as the Fortress from which you can enjoy a wonderful view of the surrounding landscape. Worthy of note are also the Church of San Rocco inside which there is a valuable statue of the saint to whom the church is dedicated and the Clock Tower dating back to 1300. The Church of San Nicolò dating back to the 16th century is worth a visit. works of art such as the Coffin of the Dead Christ. The latter is carried in procession through the streets of the town on Good Friday. Very beautiful are also the Convent of San Francesco d'Assisi and the Church of San Lorenzo. Acquaviva is home to the only European plant of Roland, an important Japanese company that produces electronic musical instruments. Excellence of the factory is the V-Accordion accordion.