OSIMO

'Osimo' (anc. Vetus Auximum) is a town and commune of the Marche, Italy, in the province of Ancona, 15 km south of that town by rail.
Silk-spinning and the raising of cocoons are carried on.

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Main sights

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Main sights

Osimo retains a portion of its ancient town wall (2nd century BCE).
The restored Cathedral has a portal with sculptures of the 13th century, an old crypt, a fine bronze font of the 16th century and a series of portraits of all the bishops of the old diocese of Osimo; the town hall contains a number of statues found on the site of the ancient forum.
The Castle (1489) was built by Baccio Pontelli.

See also

★ Treaty of Osimo

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