The San Vittore Church is one of the oldest churches in Ascoli Piceno and is located near the Roman thermal baths and the Forte Malatesta Castle.
A brief history of the church of San Vittore in Ascoli Piceno
History and description
The church already existed in the year 966 and is a construction built in the Romanesque style.
The unadorned facade is made of blocks of travertine marble. The only decoration on this facade is a large rose window above the entrance. On the left side is a low bell tower with a sloping roof.
The interior is divided into three naves. These are separated from each other by a number of columns and walls with arches. Both the columns and the walls are decorated with frescoes.
A small staircase leads to the presbytery.
What to see
Under the sacristy is a crypt that used to serve as an ossuary. The crypt is also decorated with frescoes, depicting “Events from the Life of Saint Eustachio.”
Useful information
Address: Largo Ludovico Cattaneo – 63100 Ascoli Piceno. Phone: +39 0736 252883. At the moment the church is not being used as such and is generally closed.
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