Mercatino Antiquario di Ascoli Piceno

A monthly appointment with history and beauty

The Mercatino Antiquario di Ascoli Piceno is one of the most anticipated and established events in the calendar of the Piceno capital. Every month, except for the summer break, the Renaissance squares of the historic center fill with stalls and curious visitors, transforming the heart of the city into an authentic itinerary through the past and collecting. With over thirty years of history, it is one of the longest-running antique fairs in the Marche and a must-visit for enthusiasts, dealers, and simple flâneurs.

The most beautiful squares in the Marche as a backdrop

The setting alone is worth the trip. The stalls are spread across Piazza del Popolo — one of the most elegant Renaissance squares in Italy, entirely paved in travertine — Piazza Arringo, the Cloister of San Francesco, Piazza Roma, and Via del Trivio. Strolling among the stalls means traversing the monumental spaces of the Municipality of Ascoli Piceno, the capital of the province of the same name in the south of the Marche region, the city of a hundred towers and travertine.

What you can find

Over 150 exhibitors from all over Italy offer a vast selection:

• Antique furniture and period furnishings
• Paintings, prints, and icons
• Ceramics, porcelain, and glassware
• Collectible jewelry and silverware
• Old books, postcards, and posters
• Vintage, modernism, and rarities
• Artistic crafts and typical local products (especially in Piazza Roma)

A tradition signed Gianni Brandozzi

The organization is curated by Gianni Brandozzi, a historic name in Marche antiques, whose fair has reached its thirtieth anniversary. The market is not just about buying and selling: it's an opportunity to experience the historic center, discover hidden corners, and combine vintage shopping with a cultural visit, often accompanied by side initiatives such as guided tours "Ti Racconto Ascoli" through the Franciscan sites.

When it takes place

The market is held monthly, generally on the third weekend of the month (Saturday and Sunday), with a break in the summer months of July and August. In December, a special extended edition is planned, coinciding with the Christmas holidays. A schedule that allows you to return several times a year and find different offerings each time.