The Palazzetto Longobardo is one of the best preserved medieval historic buildings in Ascoli Piceno. It is located right next to one of the best preserved towers of the city, the Torre degli Ercolani. The building used to be the seat of the city’s youth hostel.
Palazzetto Longobardo Ascoli Piceno
Useful information
The address of the Palace is Via Soderini, 26 – Ascoli Piceno.
History and description
The Palazzetto Longobardo has two floors and is located next to the Torre degli Ercolani.
It was built in the 13th century, which means that, despite its name, it has nothing to do with the Longobards, as they had already invaded the city in the 6th century.
The building has two facades. The main one is characterized by 4 biforas, while the second one (on the Via Solferini side) has only 1, although it is more richly decorated.
The entrance to the Palazzetto is only 1.77 meters high.
Youth hostel
For 60 years, the Palazzetto Longobardo served as the youth hostel of the city. Unfortunately, it had to close its doors in 2018.