L'Antico e le Palme – Mercato dell'Antiquariato

The antiques market on the Riviera delle Palme

L'Antico e le Palme is one of the most beloved events on the Riviera delle Palme: a large market of antiques, modern design, vintage, and collectibles that for over thirty years has transformed the heart of San Benedetto del Tronto, in the province of Ascoli Piceno, into an open-air art gallery. The event, organized by Mercatini Antiquari Brandozzi with the patronage of the Municipality of San Benedetto del Tronto, is a national reference point for enthusiasts, collectors, and the simply curious.

The June summer session

The June summer session is the main event of the year, also designed to welcome the numerous tourists who flock to the Marche coast during those days. The event unfolds along the charming pedestrian zone of the city, from the Rotonda Giorgini to Viale Buozzi, Corso Moretti, Corso Colombo, and Via Milanesi, among the famous palm trees that give the location its name.

What to find at the stalls

The absolute protagonist is the quality of the offerings, ranging from high-end antiques to designer vintage. Among the stalls of Italian, European, and American exhibitors, you can admire:

• selected antique furniture and vintage furnishings;
• paintings, drawings, prints, and sculptures;
• silverware, jewelry, and art objects;
• carpets, textiles, lace, and ceramics;
• rare vinyl records, accessories, and collectible curiosities.

Each object tells stories, eras, journeys, and passions, in a path that spans centuries of art and craftsmanship.

A unique evening atmosphere

The peculiarity of the summer session is the evening hours: the market opens in the late afternoon and continues until midnight, when the Adriatic breeze and the city lights make strolling among the stalls even more pleasant. Admission is completely free, and the event integrates with the lively summer life of San Benedetto del Tronto, with its restaurants, ice cream parlors, and promenade.

San Benedetto del Tronto and the Marche region

San Benedetto del Tronto, a pearl of the Riviera delle Palme in the southern Marche, combines maritime tradition with an increasingly vibrant tourist and cultural vocation. L'Antico e le Palme is one of the best opportunities to discover the city center in a different guise, immersed in the charm of time and beauty.