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Ascrea on Lake Turano: the stone village with a fine view of the Apennines
Ascrea clings to a rocky spur at 757 m above sea level, on the slopes of Mount Navegna, overlooking Lake Turano. Stone houses pressed against one another, beech and chestnut woods all around, and from the top of the village a view that stretches to the highest peaks of the Central Apennines.
The Church of St Nicholas of Bari
The Church of San Nicola da Bari, patron saint of the village, houses paintings and triptychs from the 16th century, depicting St Nicholas, St Francis, Madonna and Child, Jesus, as well as two canvases — one depicting the saint and the other the Madonna of the Rosary.
Walking Trails in the Monte Navegna and Monte Cervia Nature Reserve
The beauty of Ascrea also lies outside the town centre. The Monte Navegna and Monte Cervia Nature Reserve offers trails leading to the summit of Mount Cervia, the ruins of the ancient settlement of Mirandella, and all the way up to Mount Navegna. Perfect for mountain biking or simply walking.
Stipes and the red chestnut of Cicolano
Just 3.5 km away is Stipes, a hamlet surrounded by woods and known for its excellent truffle — unsurprisingly, skilled truffle hunters live and work here. Every year Ascrea hosts the Chestnut Festival in Piazza Mareri — a panoramic balcony over the lake — with dishes based on the red chestnut of Cicolano.
