Fortresses and cintes

Among the historical spread anywhere in Piceno, the defensive structures represent a major urban and cultural specificity.
The art of war shaped the landscape, offering the ability to grasp a clear continuity of location.

In the hills there are many centres with the appearance of a fortified village.

Among these Monterubbiano still has a wall of about 2 km.
Ripatransone has walls that date back to more historical periods (from Medieval to Renaissance).

The fortress of Offida is composed of cylindrical corner towers.