Serra San Quirico

Serra San Quirico is a small town that stands right at the mouth of the Gola della Rossa gorge, on the left side of the Esino river, 23 km from Genga. Records reveal that the town’s origins date to ancient times, probably due to its key position. Tangible signs of the Etruscan, Picene and Roman civilisations have been found there, along with a necropolis of the Senone tribe of Gaul. The town’s entire territory lies within the Gola della Rossa and Frasassi Regional Park. The charming old town has preserved its medieval layout. Particularly striking are the Copertelle, the covered passageways running alongside the boundary wall, and the main defensive tower called Cassero, built between 1360 and 1374.