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Ruins of the House of Count Gallo (Arquata del Tronto)

Ruins of the House of Count Gallo (Arquata del Tronto)

Type
Ruins or archaeological site
Municipality
Arquata del Tronto (AP)

Source: site database, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

The ruins of the old "Casa del Conte Gallo" (ruderi antica Casa del Conte Gallo), the house of Count Gallo, are in the territory of Arquata del Tronto (Ascoli Piceno), along a trail that climbs toward the slopes of Monte Vettore. They are a waypoint on the Anello di Borgo loop. They are also passed along the Grande anello di Arquata, together with the spring known as la Botte. That route is 50 kilometers long and divided into seven stages. The site is therefore a hiking stop rather than a destination in its own right.

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Points from the site database. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors · Protomaps.

What to see at the ruins of the Casa del Conte Gallo

What remains of the old house can be seen as a group of ruins along the route. Part of the appeal of the place is its setting. After the ruins the trail reaches a junction and continues uphill on a gently sloping farm track, with wide views of the Monti della Laga. It then heads toward the slopes of Monte Vettore, 2,476 m high.

How to visit the ruins of the Casa del Conte Gallo

The ruins are reached on foot, along the Anello di Borgo. The route crosses the village of Borgo d'Arquata, which lies along the Antica Salaria (today the SP129). Further on are a picnic area and the spring known as "la Botte", at about 1000 m. The ruins come after this stop.

Before setting out, check the weather and trail conditions.

Where the ruins of the Casa del Conte Gallo are located

The ruins are in the municipality of Arquata del Tronto, on the route that climbs from Borgo. The village of Borgo stands at about 670 m and offers wide views of Arquata, the main town, at 777 m.

Around the ruins of the Casa del Conte Gallo

Along the Grande anello di Arquata, the route climbs to the slopes of Monte Vettore, with possible stops at Fonte Cappella and Picchio 7. The arrival at Pretare is through a pine wood, alongside an old kiln. For this site, see the page on the Old Kiln (Arquata del Tronto).

Frequently asked questions

Which trail are the ruins of the Casa del Conte Gallo on?

The ruins are on the Anello di Borgo, in Arquata del Tronto. They are also passed along the Grande anello di Arquata, together with the spring known as la Botte. In both cases they are a waypoint, not a destination that can be reached by car.

What views are there on the way up to the ruins?

After the ruins, the farm track climbs gently and offers wide views of the Monti della Laga. Meanwhile it approaches the slopes of Monte Vettore, which reaches 2,476 m. Lower down, from Borgo, Arquata, the main town, can also be seen.

Is there a place to stop near the ruins?

Yes. Just before the ruins, at about 1000 m, there is a picnic area near the spring known as “la Botte”. Along the Grande anello di Arquata too, the spring and the ruins are stops on the route.

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