Fermo

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Fermo
Explore a charming Italian town with an impressive Romanesque Gothic cathedral, elegant palaces, underground Roman pools and delicious local food.

Fermo is a seaside town and commune of Le Marche region, in the Province of Fermo, Italy. Enjoy its coastal area with sandy and pebbled beaches, protected from the wind by lovely green hills. Visit the city center to find majestic palazzi (palaces) housing valuable paintings, a 13th-century cathedral and a magnificent archaeological complex with Roman cisterns.

The ancient name of the city was Firmum Picenum. The area was once a Latin colony or colonia, with Roman headquarters established in a conquered territory to control it. Fermo was originally part of the Ascoli-Fermo province but in 2004 the province of Fermo was finally established, with the city of Fermo becoming its capital in 2009.

Enjoy this beautiful Italian city full of magnificent old buildings, including the Cattedrale Metropolitana di Santa Maria Assunta in Cielo (Fermo Cathedral). Take photos of its Gothic façade made of pietra d'Istria (Istrian stone), its large rose window and its heavy bronze doors. Wander inside to see the neoclassical interior, with frescoes dating back to the 14th century and a sarcophagus from the 4th century.

Visit the town center to see the famous Piazza del Popolo, a stunning square in Renaissance style. Here you can find the 16th-century Palazzo dei Priori, with the statue of Pope Sixtus V, former Bishop of Fermo. Inside the palace is an art gallery housing Rubens’ masterpiece called Nativity and other valuable paintings. Continue strolling through the area to see the famous theater Teatro dell'Aquila and the Palazzo degli Studi, which houses the magnificent town library.

While you are in the city center, make sure you stop at the Piscine Romane, a massive underground archaeological site with exceptional engineering work. Leave the city center behind and enjoy a day at Fermo’s seaside, an area with quiet beaches and plenty of restaurants, lively bars and nightclubs.

Discover Fermo, a picturesque city of Italy with many beautiful sites to see and interesting things to do.

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International
4 out of 5
Viale Rinascimento, 47, San Benedetto del Tronto, AP
The price is RM275 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
RM275
per night
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in San Benedetto del Tronto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a children's pool. Popular attractions Riviera delle Palme Stadium ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (178 reviews)
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"I loved the location. The staff were super friendly. The breakfast was awesome. The pool is absolutely beautiful. The rooms were very clean but a bit on the small size. Didn’t know where to put the luggage."

Reviewed on 10 Sep 2023

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Hotel Royal
Hotel Royal
4 out of 5
Piazza Piccolomini 3 - Casabianca, Fermo, FM
The price is RM484 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
RM484
per night
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Fermo. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Libera Beach and Rocca Tiepolo are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (32 reviews)
My review
"Free parking. Room was decent. The hotel is at the beach. Brekfast was pretty good. There are good restaurants around."

Reviewed on 9 Sep 2020

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Smeraldo Suites & Spa
Smeraldo Suites & Spa
4 out of 5
Viale Rinascimento 141, San Benedetto del Tronto, AP
The price is RM351 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
RM351
per night
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach residence in San Benedetto del Tronto. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Riviera delle Palme ...
9/10 Wonderful! (300 reviews)
Serenity at the beach spa
"Beautifully, stylish modern hotel in a beautiful Beach town. Services, breakfast were all most comforting. Hotel personnel are most gracious. My stay was in off season; the surroundings and accomodations were quiet. Excellent stay for rest and recuperation."

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2024

Smeraldo Suites & Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Smeraldo Suites & Spa
Smeraldo Suites & Spa
4 out of 5
Viale Rinascimento 141, San Benedetto del Tronto, AP
Stay at this 4-star beach residence in San Benedetto del Tronto. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Riviera delle Palme ...
9/10 Wonderful! (300 reviews)
Serenity at the beach spa
"Beautifully, stylish modern hotel in a beautiful Beach town. Services, breakfast were all most comforting. Hotel personnel are most gracious. My stay was in off season; the surroundings and accomodations were quiet. Excellent stay for rest and recuperation."

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2024

Smeraldo Suites & Spa
Di Sabatino Resort
Di Sabatino Resort
Corso Trento E Trieste 25, Ascoli Piceno, AP
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Ascoli Piceno. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and room service. Popular attractions Ventidio Basso Theater and Piazza del ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (47 reviews)
"great"

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2023

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Valentino Resort
Valentino Resort
4 out of 5
Via Dante Alighieri 99, Grottammare
Stay at this 4-star spa residence in Grottammare. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions San Benedetto del Tronto Port ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (19 reviews)
"Hotel, in ottima posizione, molto curato nel design e nell’ottimizzazione degli spazi , colazione di buon livello, personale professionale, unica pecca sauna e bagno turco a pagamento anche per gli ospiti"

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2023

Valentino Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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