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Church of San Giacomo della Marca (Ascoli Piceno)

Church of San Giacomo della Marca (Ascoli Piceno)

Type
Church
Municipality
Ascoli Piceno (AP)
Hours
Masses: weekdays 18:30; day before a holiday 18:30; holidays 8:00, 11:00 and 18:30

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

The Church of San Giacomo della Marca (Chiesa di San Giacomo della Marca) in Ascoli Piceno is a parish church of the diocese of Ascoli Piceno. The saint is the patron of the parish, and the church is a reference point for the neighborhood. It is a modern, spacious church, far from the kind of historic building visitors expect in the city. After seven months of work it officially reopened on December 22, 2024.

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History of the Church of San Giacomo della Marca

The parish was founded recently, and the modern-style church stands on the edge of the Porta Solestà sestiere (city district). Its name honors the Franciscan saint born in Monteprandone in 1393. Between 1423 and 1430 he preached in several towns of the Marche, Ascoli included.

The church had been declared unsafe because of problems with the roof, which contained eternit panels. The renovation was funded by the CEI (Italian Bishops' Conference) and by the parish. When it reopened, the exterior work still had to be finished and the scaffolding taken down. In September 2025 the inauguration of the new bell system was scheduled, with a bell concert.

What to see in the Church of San Giacomo della Marca

The building is modern and large, but it does not hold works of art of particular note. Its interest lies mainly in neighborhood life. The parish is known for an art nativity scene competition and exhibition, popular also with people who do not live in the neighborhood. A project to redesign the churchyard was highlighted by the Ordine degli Architetti (Order of Architects) of Ascoli Piceno.

In September the community celebrates its patron saint. In 2025 the program included three Sunday Masses and a procession through the streets of the neighborhood.

Visiting the Church of San Giacomo della Marca

As a working parish church, a visit is best planned around services. Mass times are in the information box on this page. The exterior work was not finished when the church reopened in December 2024, so it is worth asking the parish about the current state of the spaces.

Where the Church of San Giacomo della Marca is

The church stands on the edge of the Porta Solestà sestiere. The parish complex lies between the historic core of Ascoli and the more recent parts of the neighborhood.

Around the Church of San Giacomo della Marca

The historic center of Ascoli is built almost entirely of travertine and centers on the Renaissance Piazza del Popolo in Ascoli Piceno. For a walk through the city, a good starting point is the page on things to do in Ascoli Piceno and the Cathedral of Sant'Emidio (Ascoli Piceno). The Solestà area is also home to the Gothic church of San Pietro Martire, begun by the Dominicans in 1280.

Frequently asked questions

Has the Church of San Giacomo della Marca reopened after the work?

Yes, it officially reopened on Sunday December 22, 2024, after seven months of work. At that time the exterior work still had to be completed. To find out whether all the spaces are accessible today, it is best to contact the parish.

When was the Church of San Giacomo della Marca built?

The parish was founded recently. The church is modern and spacious and stands on the edge of the Porta Solestà sestiere. It is therefore not a historic building, unlike many other churches in the center of Ascoli Piceno.

Are there important works of art in the Church of San Giacomo della Marca?

No, it does not hold works of art of particular note. It is known instead for an art nativity scene competition and exhibition. Visitors looking for historic monuments in Ascoli will find them mainly in the center, as described in the section on the surroundings.

When does the parish of San Giacomo della Marca celebrate its patron saint?

The celebrations for the patron saint take place in September. In 2025 the high point was Sunday 14 September, with three Masses and a procession through the streets of the neighborhood. Dates for later years should be checked with the parish.

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