Fermo

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Fermo showing a city, landscape views and farmland
Fermo
Fermo showing farmland and landscape views
Fermo featuring heritage elements
Roman Tanks showing interior views and heritage elements

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 centre 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 centre 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 theatre Teatro dell'Aquila and the Palazzo degli Studi, which houses the magnificent town library.

While you are in the city centre, make sure you stop at the Piscine Romane, a massive underground archaeological site with exceptional engineering work. Leave the city centre 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.

Villa Capodarco B&B

Villa Capodarco B&B

Strada Comunale Montesecco, Fermo, FM
Book a stay at this spa B&B in Fermo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Libera Beach and Rocca Tiepolo are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
"We stayed at this property on our way to Cititanova Alta. It is a beautiful property and the owner, Roberto is a gem. Highly recommend - the pool and the view is outstanding."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2022

Villa Capodarco B&B
Hotel Royal

Hotel Royal

4 out of 5
Piazza Piccolomini 3 - Casabianca, Fermo, FM
The price is RM502 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
RM502
RM553 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (44 reviews)
"Lovely old but glamorous hotel"

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2024

Hotel Royal
Smeraldo Suites & Spa

Smeraldo Suites & Spa

4 out of 5
Viale Rinascimento 141, San Benedetto del Tronto, AP
The price is RM368 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
RM368
RM424 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach residence in San Benedetto del Tronto. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (375 reviews)
"Nice little kitchen - very uncomfortable bed."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Smeraldo Suites & Spa
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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. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (375 reviews)
"Nice little kitchen - very uncomfortable bed."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Smeraldo Suites & Spa
Di Sabatino Resort

Di Sabatino Resort

Corso Trento E Trieste 25, Ascoli Piceno, AP
Book a stay at this spa aparthotel in Ascoli Piceno. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (85 reviews)
"Perfect place, spotless"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Di Sabatino Resort
Valentino Resort

Valentino Resort

4 out of 5
Via Dante Alighieri 99, Grottammare, AP
Stay at this 4-star spa residence in Grottammare. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Sea Museum and San Benedetto del ...
9/10 Wonderful! (28 reviews)
"Great location, nice pool, good breakfast and friendly staff."

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025

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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