Offida: A City of Good Wine and Premium Laces
Bricks walls and paved streets will welcome you to Offida, Italy. The town located in Ascoli Piceno Province in Marche is an old town stuck in time. The medieval structures remain to be intact over the years. At sunset, the town’s charm is at its best. The walls glow as the orange sun reflects its light. While some are turns darker but becomes like the olden time. Aside from the medieval structures, the quiet town is specifically special with their gentle arts of lace. The art has been a tradition passed down since the 15th century.
Best Time to Visit
All year round, there is a steady flow of tourists in the city because of good wine and laces. Many people also visit for cultural heritages while visit for the experience of local wine making and wine tasting in the city.
What to Do & Area Attractions
One beautiful heritages left in the city is the Monastery and Church of S. Marco. The church was designed with an Italo-Byzantine architecture with very intricate details. There is also the Old City Wall, built in 271 AD which still has standing remains in the city. You can skip some attractions but never miss visiting the Palazzo Comunale. Watch the reflection of the sun light by the day in this beautiful architecture. After going around, stay in the cozy Italian B&B-Nonno Pio. It is a house-like Offida accommodation with a beautiful garden. You may also opt for a resort in the in the rural part of town with access to the beach, like the 4-star I Calanchi Country Hotel & Resort.