In its territory have been found tombs of the Piceni (7th–5th century BC) and Roman remains; however, the town is known only from 578 AD when the population, fleeing the Lombard invasion, founded several castles in the area, included that of Offida.
The location has yielded tombs of the Piceni (7th–5th century BC) and Roman remains; however, the town itself was only known from 578 AD when its inhabitants, fleeing the Lombard invasion, built several castles in the area, including Offida's castle.