Torre di Palme. Church of Santa Maria a Mare
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Probably built in the 12th century, original frescoes from the 15th century are still clearly visible inside, while the vault was frescoed in the early 1900s.
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Ascoli Piceno. The Palazzo dei Capitani del Popolo
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