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ACCADEMIA ITALIANA A stay in Ascoli Piceno offers the chance of cherishing the �quality of life� of a peaceful Italian provincial town ideally located midway between the sea, rolling hills and awe-inspiring mountains. Learning Italian in an excellent school while enjoying the opportunity to discover the treasures of an ancient town of art that still has its old traditions. You can have the experience of meeting artisans doing pottery, wood and stone works, tasting typical gastronomy and delicious wines, and making �full immersions� into nature.
The Quintana (July and August) The Quintana tournament is a popular manifestation having medieval origins. More than a thousand people in costume parade along the old town streets, knights wearing armour, while the beautiful ladies wear precious dresses designed according to models derived from XIV century paintings.
The festival has its climax once the parade has reached its destination, the tournament between the knights on horseback, from the different city boroughs (�sestrieri�) starts, and the fight for the Palio begins. The celebrations go on into the evening, with impressive fireworks along the riverbanks and medieval banquets.

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