Montecosaro

City of Montecosaro

Via Gatti, 3-0733 560711

Studies and excavations practiced since 1879 revealed traces of ancient settlements.

In the entrance of the municipal building is a walled Roman sarcophagus in white marble. The first documents date back to 936 and concern the Church of the Annunciation; after just eleven years are related to the Church of San Lorenzo around which grew the current center. In 1290 the Pope confirmed in Montecosaro all communal freedoms, including those to equip itself with its own statutes and freely elect the mayor and the Priors. Of these years they remain the walls, which were closed by three doors and defended by a castle with a high tower. In 1552 the town was sold to Cesarini that you establish a long feudal domination, ceased only at the beginning of the last century.

Church of St. Mary Footer Chienti also known as the Annunciation, a Romanesque (ninth century) rich awls, is located in the lower part is outside.

Collegiate Church with beautiful fourteenth-century walls.