Moving on from Crivelli’s painted gold, the itinerary takes in the sculpted gold of the reliquaries and religious ornaments set with precious stones, with particular reference to two examples conserved in the museums of sacred art.
The Museo Sistino di Arte Sacra di Castignano houses the beautiful reliquary of the Santa Croce. In gilded silver, the 15th-century reliquary contains a filigree cross decorated with precious stones, and is one of the most evident examples of the survival of gothic style in Renaissance gold-work in the Ascoli area.
Travel tips
Accommodation
Agriturismo Fiorenire
Contrada Filette, 9 tel. 0736 821606
Eating out
La Casa degli Ulivi
Contrada San Venanzo, 86; tel. 0735 90548; lacasadegliulivi@libero.it; www.lacasadegliulivi.com
Hosteria del Pelo – rural catering and tasting centre
Contrada Sant’Angelo,1 Frazione Ripaberarda tel. 339 7845613
What to see
Museo Sistino di arte sacra, Piazza San Pietro
Christmas – Easter – Summer Scheduled opening
Entrance fee €1.00
What to buy
Sergio Corradetti – Castignano aniseed
Piazzale Vittorio Emanuele, 5 tel. 348 9827964; sergiocorradetti@gmail.com
Silvia Simonetti – pottery
Piazza Umberto I, 6; 347 0866798
Events
ANIS – FESTIVAL DELL’ANICE VERDE DI CASTIGNANO
11–13 April 2014
