After breakfast we walked across the Tronto River to see this small temple:
It is set is set into the tufa rock just outside of town.
And walking back, over the bridge, I shot this of a few of the towers that make Ascoli a stunning place.
We had a very full day! We had a touristy lunch in the Piazza del Popolo at Cafe Lorenzo, including the delicious local fried olives and fabulous people watching.
We had to move our car from a very convenient spot right near the hotel because there will bee a market there this morning. Driving and parking here are a bit of a hassle!
Comments (4)
Beautiful photos, Jan! The rocks make such a dramatic setting for the temple.
Posted by sandrac | June 7, 2008 8:00 PM
Posted on June 7, 2008 20:00
Jan, it sounds like you are having a wonderful time.
I am enjoying your blog posts and photos. Two more weeks and I am heading to Italy :)
Posted by girasoli | June 7, 2008 11:00 PM
Posted on June 7, 2008 23:00
Oh man, I adore those olives! I'm thoroughly enjoying cyber-tagging along with you.
enjoy!
Posted by Amy | June 8, 2008 4:38 PM
Posted on June 8, 2008 16:38
Hi Jan! So glad you enjoyed Ascoli and found the little temple of Sant'Emidio. Most people don't know about it. The olives are so addictive! Sorry I missed you; we just returned from the US yesterday.
Posted by Valerie | June 15, 2008 11:51 AM
Posted on June 15, 2008 11:51