Municipality of San Paolo di Jesi

Square D. Ricci, 1-0731 779 088

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Its origin is surely linked to the presence in the territory of a small church dedicated to St. Paul, which may have belonged to monks. This circumstance gave rise to the name “Castrum Montis Sancti Pauli”, with which he was called from the beginning the first inhabited the area.

The first evidence of primitive “Castrum” is however only in 1079 and is contained in a document concerning the sale of certain goods made by a certain Ugo Alberto Hermitage of San Giorgio in Camaldoli, while dating back to 1275 the first mention of St. Paul as the castle of the county of Jesi. During the first half of the fifteenth century, when the town of Jesi was finally captured the state of the church and the government of a single representative, also St. Paul recognized the sovereignty of the pope, mediated by the exercise of jurisdiction by Jesi castles of its own territory. The castle of St. Paul maintained the status of belonging to the county of Jesi until 1808. It was in 1818 that according to Pope Pius VII, the municipality of San Paolo recovered its autonomy until 1928, when the then fascist government, the aggregated to another town, Stafford, which it remained until 1946 when he again became independent.

 

Parish Church of St. Paul (eighteenth century) inside a beautiful painting by Pomarancio “Madonna with the Apostles” dated 1620, the Baptistery in 1708, and a splendid organ restored recently.

Misericordia Church (XVI century) restored at the end of the nineteenth century, is particularly dear to the faith of citizens, is located near the cemetery.

The “Public source” once known source of St. Paul, has always been an important meeting place between people. It ‘was reopened to the public in 2001.

Mud volcanoes in the district and in the district Source Battinebbia. Are natural phenomena of output of gas and water from the underground which reproduce, in miniature, the forms of volcanoes.

The “Wine shop” opened in 1997, is situated in a picturesque corner of the historic center; It is run in collaboration with the Italian Association of Sommeliers.

Palace Netherlands (eighteenth century) since 1997 owned by the municipality that it is recovering. It is foreseen in 2003 the completion of the interior.

 

 

 

City of Monsano

Piazza Matteotti, 17-0731 61931

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Monsano seems that once was a district sacred to the Muses.

And ‘certain that in the twelfth century was simple “Villa” and “Castle” property of the Abbey of Valfocina. Villa came fully become part of the State Jesi in 1197. It was occupied in 1460 by troops of Sigismund Malatesta, Lord of Rimini, called in help from Ancona in recurring war against Jesi. The castle remained in the hands of Ancona until 1463 when, venutole less help from the Malatesta, Ancona decided to return to Jesi. Jesi ordered the demolition of the walls for the castle no longer served as a refuge and a stronghold for the enemy. If this was implemented, the walls had to be rebuilt soon because, come down to us are dated XV century. They are original in shape and layout and disopngono according to a regular rectangle that has no counterpart in the Vallesina.

 

Marche, reputation of industrious people and “festajola”

Here there are some parties and banquets, processions and concerts, and cultural events; Some recount is doing harm to others, but how not to mention the “Procession of the vote” (10 March), 4 centuries of devotion, or the evocative “Via Crucis” of Good Friday, the rhythms of “Scacciamarzo” or the week in honor Assumption, or the festival of the “Palio” with its 27th edition is the most tenacious of the Area, or the “Monsano Folk Festival”, now in its 16th time is the focus of the full program of summer events, which ranging from theater performances to moments of festivals that make Monsano a major attraction for tourists visiting the nearby Adriatic.

 

Camerata Picena

Piazza Vittorio Veneto, 10-071 9470643

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The name of Camerata is usually traced back to the ancient Umbrian voice “Camars”, meaning “fortified place naturally.” The current historic core, being in hilly area, right by the river Esino, since ancient times had to have, because of its location, a certain strategic importance and role of control on the first settlements in the area. In all likelihood it was fortified by Ancona and suffered the fate of that city to which he remained for a long time bound for better or for worse. A Camerata was held, in 1309, a fierce battle between Ancona and Jesi considered among the bloodiest of those years. Iesino The army, commanded by Federico da Montefeltro, Duke of Urbino, has the upper hand and manages to scare off his opponents. Troops of Jesi also punished Camerata, for standing ally of Ancona, destroying the Castle. Subsequently Ancona authorize the accounts of Genga and thirty families of the castle to rebuild the town of Camerata and settle there; the requirements of the new inhabitants of Camerata Saranne those of obedience, not always only symbolic, the Dorian city. In 1390/91 the reconstruction of the castle was completed and Camerta becomes inhabited.

TO VISIT:

Parish Church of the Nativity of the Virgin (XIV century) is located inside the castle and has within it a fine altarpiece and a wooden crucifix.

Castle of the Fortress today fraction of Camerata Picena, the castle dates back to 1375 and was founded by Count Nicholas Torriglioni of Ancona had around numerous estates. The Torriglioni was also the captain of the galley Anconitana that carried Pope Gregory XI returned from Avignon. The plant originally had a cross plan; it remained the gate tower (or entrance tower) and, to protect stretches of curtain, two small gun holes dimennsioni (on either side of the front door) for shooting with musket or artillery.

Castle Camerata, rebuilt in the late fourteenth century has preserved its characteristic circular pattern typical of the fortifications of the hill. From the only door, carved in the wall covering, recently restored, it leads to a characteristic square, (the old court) which houses the parish church. The walls are punctuated by traces of a number of ancient towers equipped for shooting with firearms while the underground castle retains many interesting features of caves and tunnels (partially visited) that even manipulated over the centuries, maintaining the typical medieval architectural appearance.

 

Maiolati Spontini

Largo Giannino Pastors, 1-0731 7075226

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The origins of Maiolati are rather uncertain. For some it was founded by the ancient inhabitants fled Cupra (Roman city destroyed before Mille); for others, after the Mille by the inhabitants of the nearby Villa Talliano near the Benedictine Monastery of St. Sixtus.

The “Villas” were human settlements around and whether created in the service of a monastery built or risen after the barbaric destruction of the previous centuries. In 1428 he suffered the complete destruction of his castle, but was rebuilt surrounded by walls still existing and well preserved.

In 1589 the “Short of Concordia” of Pope Sixtus V confirmed, among other things, the obligation of each castle subject to Jesi, including Maiolati therefore, to offer each year, on May 4 feast of St. Florian, the “Palio” the judiciary Jesi, with big festivals accompanied by a banner specially went to the early ‘800.

 

Here was the birthplace …

Maiolati Spontini boasts various monuments related primarily to the composer and conductor Gaspare Spontini, author of numerous works of success, in particular was triumphant reception of “The Vestal”, tragédie lyrique neoclassical exemplary, worthy of representing an entire era, replicated 200 times!

The name comes from Maiora Lata (which was the seat of the heretical sect of “fraticellli”) and Spontini in honor of the great countryman. The last home of the composer was ordered Spontiniano Museum, with original furnishings, memories, memorabilia, manuscripts and the library of the same Master.

 

Belvedere Ostrense has medieval origins, founded presumably by the monks of St. John of Arcignano; in its history, it was the state Jesi. In 1355 it was given by Cardinal Albornoz, in Nicholas of Boscareto, who began the Vicar of Belvedere until the beginning of 1400. In 1451 the formidable fortress of Belvedere was destroyed. From this period the country assumed the title of “Land” and expanded the boundaries of its territory. In 1860 it was declared town in the province of Ancona. Finally, the board meeting of November 20, 1862, based on the opinion in vogue that Belvedere had risen from the ruins of Ostra, you got to call the country Belvedere Ostrense.

Castle: its walls surround three sides of the Old Town and the present structure dates back to the ‘400. From around the walls you can enjoy a panoramic view of the hills.

Palace Baleani: since 1872 the town hall. Inside is the standard, single, that castles subject to Jesi had to submit to the city on the feast of the patron saint.

International Museum of the Image Post: the museum is rooted in the fact that the patron of Belvedere San Rufo “tabellarius” (ie postmen) and Roman who was martyred for this elected by the church to the patron saint of postmen. Not a philatelic museum, but a collection of images that illustrate the postal systems of the various countries of the world. Special features: the “artistic section” where are collected ca 400 francobollil run by painters, sculptors and graphic Italian and foreign artists.

The agricultural land is characterized by intensive cereal and due to its favorable location, the wines are all to be enjoyed: the Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi, the Tear of Morro d’Alba and Rosso Piceno. Industrial activities have their base on small workshops (the famous “Marche model”) specialize in the manufacture of molds, carpentry iron and textiles.

 

City of Ripe

Via Castello, 1-071 7959202

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Ripe, fortified village of medieval origin, then free municipality, was part of the Vicariate of Mondavio. The history is marked by a succession of lords, from the Malatesta to the Piccolomini, interspersed with a return to the Church. There is still the advent of Giovanni Maria Varano, the Duke Guidobaldo II della Rovere, the Counts Andreani, again Piccolomini and the Marquis Giulio della Rovere. Ripe with Napoleon became part of the Province of Ancona; the restoration of papal power returned to the delegation of Pesaro and Urbino. In 1860, with the avvenot of the Kingdom of Italy, Ripe definitely enters into the province of Ancona.

Town Hall built in 1938, draws on medieval architectural motifs (mullioned windows on the facade, battlements dovetail, civic tower).

Parish Church of San Pellegrino originally St. Mary’s Bridge, was rebuilt at the end of ‘700. Inside pregievoli paintings including a “Virgin of the Rosary” with the representation of the 15 mysteries.

Church of St. Michael the Archangel has an interesting eighteenth-century painting attributed to the Ravens.

Church of the Cross (private – nineteenth century) inside a beautiful burial ground covered with terracotta elements families Lavatori-Fiorenza.

Other highlights include:

Church of Our Lady of Consolation (XVIII century);

Church of Our Lady of the Rosary;

Church of St. Anthony of Padua (1910 – private).

Of note some historical buildings like Palazzo Florence, on the main square and Villa Castracane or “hundred windows”, in the village of Brugneto.

The agricultural land is characterized by the average hilly crops (vine, cereals, beets, fodder, seed-bearing plants, horticultural crops). Good presence of tall trees used to produce precious woods (oaks, poplars, willows, elms).

 

 

City of Mergo

Piazza Leopardi, 23-0731 814820

www.comune.mergo.an.it

comune.mergo@emarche.it

The news around Merganser date back to 1233; policies where the Rector of Brand pronounced a judgment about the boundaries between the territories of Arcevia and Serra where Merganser included within the territory of Serra. Merganser in 1278 was “villa” district no longer simple; in 1425 it is found the news that priam Merganser was Castle, so that in a little over two centuries, his condition took advantage considerably.

The territory is as if by magic to the left of the valley dell’Esino having to gray background and move the chain of the Apennines; the extension is small but the country is rich in natural beauty, setting worthy of its territory. Through the centuries, the technological advancement has also transformed Merganser, but mechanization and all other forms of development have left intact the natural beauty. The capital of Merganser is contained within its medieval walls, 400 meters above sea level, facing this way on the meandering course of the Esino, that in the valley where the most important arterial roads.

Merganser, yet in the hills, you can enjoy the benefits of the valley as it is conveniently connected with a new road that ascends from the SS 76. The country has numerous sports complexes: skating rinks, tennis courts and bowling greens.

 

Via Leopardi, 5-0721 908 466
www.comune.agugliano.an.it
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Origins: name repeats the ancient fundus Aquilianus of Roman, on which then, after the barbarian invasions, was sheltered the different populations of the valley, who built the “castrum Aquiliani” (sec. IX-X). For centuries a subject of Ancona Agugliano, for his loyalty, suffered reprisals and ruin those militias who, unable to occupy the city, vented their anger on the castles and its suburbs. Municipality (second half of the sixteenth century), the castle has been significantly developed in the area at greater insolation.

Borgo Ruffini. Built in the ‘600 the village of Agugliano is indicated by the last name of Ruffini, a rich lineage of traders from Brescia, arrived in’ 500 Ancona and then enrolled to the nobility of the city. For the last will and testament Marquis Giovanni Ruffini, the City in 1824 fù the heir of all the estates that had in that locality.

Castel D’Emilio, the whole of the medieval castle is still fairly preserved, while new structures outside of the walls, designed with the right criterion, show that a country has to expand. Inside they remain to witness the antiquated beauty agglomeration of small houses intersected by the well-paved streets today.

Church of St. Mary in Nazareth, within two valuable paintings, one in the apse of the seventeenth century dedicated to the Translation of the Holy House, the other depicting Pope St. Celestine V in pontifical vestments

Church of SS. Sacramento with a canvas of Peruzzini Sant’Anastasio dedicated to the patron of the town and the tomb of Card. Antonio Vico (1847-1929)

Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie with a beautiful portal in lions of the fourteenth century and Paliotto 1697 dedicated to St. Francis

Convent and the remains of the Church of St. Francis perhaps founded by the Saint in 1212, the structure of the church is the school of Vanvitelli.

 

City of Polverigi

Piazza Umberto I, 15-071 909041

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The name comes from Polverigi nature of the terrain, on which the country is built, which is dusty and sandy, especially in the Roccolo and of the Town Park. In several documents of past centuries it is written “Pulverisie” (from pulver + suff. Isium). It is assumed that in ancient times there were no towns, only woods and thickets. This lonely place favored the arrival of hermits and monks, from the consultation of the Code Bavaro, we learn that around all’835 on the hill there was the church of San Damiano, officiated by monks Avellaniti. The Parish was included in Massa Aternana, consists of several rustic funds, and were owned by the Archbishop of Ravenna. After 1000 he was working on the construction of the castle: this is confirmed by the discovery in 1809, during the demolition of a fort, a coin of the Doge Faliero beginning of the twelfth century, and during another demolition in 1815 was found a brick stamped with the date AD 1141. At the end of the twelfth century the works for the construction of the castle and were definitely completed in 1202, its “Apud castrum Pulverisie” (at the castle of Polverigi), was signed by numerous city Marche a peace pact that ended the struggles Ancona and its allies against Osimo and Fermo. Above the main arch is a stone bas-relief depicting a knight armed, emblem of Ancona, witness protection that the city exerted on the castle of Polverigi. The following centuries did not know the facts of particular importance and history of Polverigi he followed that of Ancona.

The current building complex includes the Villa Family Nappi, now owned by the town and the Church of St. Mary Magdalene, according to the Sacramento, was originally a convent with an adjoining church of the Friars Hermits of St. Augustine. The construction of the church began in the second half of 1200, the interior was transformed, but it retains the original floor and ceiling. After 1815 the building was purchased by the Counts Nappi. The villa is equipped with caves that could be a way of escape in case of danger. Inside the Church of Sacramento has interesting frescoes from various eras. Villa Nappi is the seat of Inteatro.

Parish Church of St. Anthony neoclassical preserves the beautiful painting “Descent from the Cross” by Ercole Ramazzini.

Town Hall Inside is a “Crucifixion” of the fourteenth century., Fresco situated in the council chamber of the peace.

 

Town of Poggio San Marcello

Piazza del Comune, 3-0731 813 446

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Although the country inhabited since ancient times, becomes part of written history with the origins of the Castle around the thirteenth century. The chronicles of the time report that was supposed to be at that time a “villa” on the hill, where it exercised its jurisdiction the Bishop of Jesi. In 1261 it is already equipped with fortifications and is known as Castle Poggio San Marcello. Since 1301 it is part of the domains of Jesi.

Documented by ancient parchment presentation of the Palio from the castle on the feast of St. Florian, the patron of Jesi (dominant city). The country follows the fortunes of the town of Jesi until the Napoleonic invasion of much of the territory of the Papal States. In 1926 it is decided the suppression and aggregation in Castelplanio, as a fraction. So it was until 1947, when Poggio San Marcello was made autonomous municipality.

The City Wall the old town is well preserved: it has two gates, called Porta San Nicola (1455), once only entrance, and Porta del Soccorso (1641) surmounted by the crest of the City of Jesi. The castle walls retain their charm. Rebuilt by Domenico di Giovanni from Bellinzona, they are equipped with towers and turrets, one of which is pentagonal and rare workmanship.

Madonna del Soccorso Poggio San Marcello is known for the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Soccorso (1646, rebuilt in 1870 by Jesi Santini), at the entrance of the village. Displayed here is the statue of the Madonna and Child (1608) and the frescoes of the cupolas are the work of A. Rinaldi (‘900).

St. Nicholas at the end of the main street that runs through the castle overlooking the Parish Church of St. Nicholas (1763), built after the demolition of the original church designed by Mattia Capponi and Nicola Maiolatesi. A Madonna and Child (1603) Antonino Sarti and a fresco on the Crucifixion (sec. XIV) from the old church of S. Marcello. Sights include the Gothic crypt located in the vicinity and belonging oldest building (sec. XIV).

The Town Hall near the parish church is the Town Hall (1772), from the board room finely painted, built and designed by the architect Andrea Vici. Inside there is also the Municipal Theatre.

 

 

City of Jesi

Independence Square, 1-0731 5381

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The town is located in the floor and part on a hillock on the left bank of the river Esino, in the lower part of its valley.

It was founded by the Umbrian and conquered by the Etruscans. In the fourth century the Gauls came down from the north, settled there making the city last stronghold against the Piceni. The Romans, in 295 BC They elected the first colony and then the town hall. With the dissolution of the Western Empire, Jesi became part of the Byzantine Pentapolis Mediterranean. Donated to the Church, with the coronation of Charlemagne (800 AD) falls under the jurisdiction of the Imperial. In 1130 it became a free commune with the autonomous government. Born in 1194, in the heart of the city, the Emperor Frederick II of Swabia who donate to Jesi the title of “Royal City”.

Later it belonged to several lords Malatesta, Braccio da Montone eFrancesco Sforza. From the middle of the fifteenth century by a strong urbanization it changes its appearance coincides with a boost to the arts and crafts. In 1797 Napoleon’s troops put an end to the monopoly is noble who had created over the centuries, it is the domination of the Peasantry. With the annexation of the Marches to the Napoleonic Kingdom becomes the capital of the Department of Metauro. The Risorgimento leads Jesi unification of Italy.

Tower of Montirozzo has become the symbol of the city for its particular beauty. It makes beautiful backdrop to the statue of Emperor Swabian Frederick II, the stupor mundi. The tower is part of a defensive complex of the best preserved of central Italy and recently renovated.

Palazzo della Signoria is the most prestigious civil work and currently houses the Municipal Library and the Historical Planettiana. The architectural design is the work of Francesco di Giorgio Martini. Civic tower dates back to 1666 while the watch is the ‘700. The main portal stands the shrine in Istria stone with the Lion Rampant Coronatostemma Jesi. In the courtyard are the porch and the cistern.

 

Via Roma, 6-071 722 781

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Its ancient history is among the least known of the Region. The oldest remains, found in systematic excavations in 1911-12, showing the presence of an ancient civilization capannicola Bronze Age. These overlapped a “Statio” founded by the Gauls in the third century BC When the Romans occupied the Piceno (268 BC) crebe a military garrison, who later became an important Roman colony under the name of Veragra. Pliny the Elder includes the Roman colony of Veragra between the cities located in the middle of the Piceno. The name is Filottrano fate back in Mons Filiorum Octrani (Optrani, Ottrani).

The first document which states the name is of 1187. Today it is reasonable to assume that the city was built around 1000 and was named after the children of a Ottrano (strain of Lombard), a character known and important in his time throughout the Brand, as evidenced by the records Farfensi. Filottrano in 1530 he published his “statutes” to regulate the civil growth of its people. These years are the most important civil and religious buildings. Pope Pius VI in 1790 elected to the town, changing its name from “Mons Filiorum Octrani” current Filottrano. In 1808 the Marches were annexed to the Kingdom of Italy by Napoleon. In 1860 he became part of the Kingdom of Italy under Victor Emmanuel II.

Museum Biroccio Marche

Born in 1967 on the initiative of Glauco Luchetti who collected paintings wagons Marche (drays) are key in farming in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The cars weigh about four tons and are made of elm wood with parts in walnut, oak and acacia. The paintings have vibrant colors and styles are different from one area to another.

Museum of Farming

Established in 1995 is housed in the former Monastery of St. Clare. It ‘a private collection recently enriched by interesting ethnographic artifacts.

 

City of Ostra

Martyrs’ Square, 5-071 7980606

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Ostra named after the ancient Umbrian-Gallic, once located on the banks of the river Misa, destroyed by the Goths in 409 AD In 1194, after a long period of popular unrest it became a free commune, escaping the hegemony of the Archbishops of Ravenna.

In the period of the Lords it was dominated by the Paganelli, Malatesta, Braccio da Montone, Sforza and Montefeltro. Suffered greatly for the abuses of the Troops of Ventura, which many took turns in its territory, tantochè in 1454, decided by consensus the demolition of the fortress, he finally puts under the direct rule of the Church. Since then he suffered the fate of the Papal States until the unification of Italy.

 

Martyrs Square bordered by the Town Hall, two stately mansions, the Church of St. Francis and the Civic Tower. This structure dates back to 1400 exactly, with one variant: alongside the tower, built in the sixteenth century., There was the Church of St. John, which was destroyed by bombing in the last war.

Civic Tower (XVI century) symbol of the city, was built as a tower Campanara (the bell of 1631) and the clock. After World War II, the tower was restored and opened er you would find that foundation. It was then created a strong base and the tower was raised even more upward. Currently it measures 33 meters high. From the top you can enjoy a splendid view on clear days reaches up to the Republic of San Marino.

Town Hall (eighteenth century) built on the foundations of the former fifteenth-century building. It features an elegant portico and is connected to two side buildings, the home of the headquarters respectively Podesta on the one hand and on the other of the Teatro Comunale. Inside is the Sala Magna, the Portrait Gallery, the hall of Pope Pius VI and a Madonna on wood, of the XV century.

City Walls (XIV century) with 9 towers that space out the path of 1,200 meters. In the middle of stretching Martyrs Square, on which stand the Town Hall (1749), which is attached to the Teatro La Victoria, elegant architectural jewel of 1863, the Civic Tower built in the sixteenth century as a tower Campanara and renovated in 1950, and the Church of St. Francis, which houses a chapel dedicated to the patron S. Gaudenzio, painted by Giovanni Bellini. Elegant palaces of the seventeenth and eighteenth century overlooking the main streets. Among the places of worship is leading the Sanctuary of the Crucifix, with the ancient portal of 1333, which houses the carving of the dying Christ by Bartolomeo Silvestri Verrucchio. In the immediate vicinity of the old town are located the Sanctuary of the Madonna of the Rose (1754), which houses a rich collection of votive tablets, and the Shrine of St. Mary appeared (1900).

 

The scenic beauty of Ostra have been awarded by the Italian Touring Club with the award, in 2003, the quality mark “Orange Flag”.

 

 

City of Falconara Marittima

Piazza Carducci n. 4-071 91771

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From the hill of Falconara Alta, where lies the castle of medieval origins, today the municipal office, there is a splendid and suggestive panorama of the coast to Monte Conero ..

Friendly town Falconara is rich in historical monuments: the Franciscan Library and Picena, one of the most important of the Marches, the four castles (Rocca Priora, Falconara Alta and Castelferretti, without forgetting the ruins of one of Barcaglione), Villa Montedomini and the frescoes fifteenth of Santa Maria della Misericordia magnificently restored to the ancient Roman cistern Treasury.

The Municipality of Falconara has a peculiarity that contraddistigue from all other common Marche and is not to be built around a unique ancient settlement, but on the basis of association of most villages, of which the four medieval castles on its territory are ancient testimony and document: together constitute the historical roots of the modern town was born with the unification of Italy. Of these four, three castles are well preserved and are preserved ruins of a place in the highest and most panoramic of the municipality.

Castle Barcaglione: still visible the ancient remains in an enchanting setting, 204 meters from sea level, was built in unknown time in control of the access road to the north of Ancona. Important defensive stronghold, could turn into dangerous threat in the hands of forces hostile to the Dorian city, which happened in 1375 when it was occupied by Count Lucio, commander of the Imperial League fighting against the Church. Mindful of the deadly danger over, Ancona decreed the killing.

Castle Rocca Priora: built after a thousand and already known as the Rock of Fiumesino, it was used as a control and defense of Foce dell’Esin and the ford of the river on the coast road north of Ancona. Long contended for its strategic position between Jesi and Ancona, in 1516 by Pope Leo X was permanently assigned to the Dorian city. In 1755 it sold with the surrounding lands in perpetual lease to the wealthy merchant Francesco Ancona Triumphs (1706/1772), which took from the Pope the title of Marquis. It is currently owned by the family Baldoni.

Castle Castelferretti: in 1384 Francesco Ferretti descendant of armed men from Germany who came to Italy at the beginning of the previous century, asked and obtained permission to transform an ancient watchtower in the Plain of Ronchi, in a fortified place. Thus arose the feudal castle and the investiture by the Pope, with the attribution of the title of “Count of Castel Francesco”. Owned until recently by the Ferretti Family, it is now headquarters of the delegation of Castelferretti, Environment and Education Center of Peace, and other business associations and private companies.

 

Fabriano

Piazza del Comune, 4-0732 709 480

http://www.fabrianoturismo.it/

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The first core of the town of Fabriano is located on the current site in 411 citizen, as a result of the barbarian invasions, there was the abandonment of the previous settlements, which the Iron Age to the Romans saw the two centers to develop Attidium and Tuficum Horse of the Umbria and Marche.

The population of Tuficum, founded also other neighboring settlements such Albacina, Moscano, Castelletta current surroundings of the City.

In 571 the town became part of the Duchy of Spoleto, but with the arrival of the Lombards before Charlemagne and then by 773 rose numerous feudal castles and Benedictine monasteries economically and spiritually important in a period of great struggles and insecurities.

The Fabriano today is the result of these periods early medieval, feudal castles in which two places on the banks of the river, at the time called Castellano, joined in a single center so that in the thirteenth century. already boasts the title of Sovereign Municipality.

The whole structure that is gradually developing in the next century includes the wall which joins the two centers founders, the Palazzo del Podesta, neighborhoods still exist which S.Venanzio, St. John and St. Blaise, also the Piazza high-born as the administrative area, and Piazza low they develop businesses.

Fabriano important city of “guilds of Arts” first of all that the Blacksmiths with 38 fabbrerie, a vocation that the city still celebrates its Palio city of St. John. More important are the wool, tanning, paper that will become important in its economy over the centuries, nationally and internationally.

But there was a dark and civil forfeiture when the family of Chiavalli came to power and speculate ‘on the people using citizens and its economy, limited freedom and rights by placing strict rules for corporate orders, a period that ended in so rough with the expulsion and murder of the Lords and the settlement of the Sforza, but also Francis established a policy that resulted in a continuation of economic decline Fabriano, so that its citizens and the entire civil community vowed to Church .

 In later centuries the various struggles, famine, earthquakes and the resulting economic and social crisis tested the center that this decline also lost political autonomy and only towards the end of 1700 the paper industry had a new development thanks to Miliani family.

Many were the shifts and changes of political government until the unification of Italy, the State of the Church to the Kingdom of Italy, the Government of Naples to the Austrians, Fabriano emerges as a courageous and hardworking city that never gave up even when he spared historical fortunes were not favorable.

The center offers visitors different itineraries on foot, facilitated by the many signs present, whose starting points are the various car parks and arrival points which are to facilitate the use of the visitor. Going towards the center you can easily get to the Town Square at the end of the course the city where it opens our eyes with a medieval fountain Sturinalto (1285), symbol of the city, commissioned to Jacopo Grondolo that was inspired by the model JOHN PISAN and His fountain of Perugia a few years earlier, a typical gothic building with an octagonal base with three vertical tanks of which the last of Bronze. Around this square are many examples of civil architecture symbolism of citizens powers that have ruled over the centuries between them in an ancient rivalry between ecclesiastical powers, stately and then municipal, first of all, behind the fountain the majestic Palazzo del Podesta (1255) a late-Gothic building so little decorated with white stone bridge structure when once flowed beneath the ancient waterway citizen, under the same arch features decorations in fresco of the XIII-XIV century. archittettura impressive that under the period of the papacy became the Apostolic Palace.

On the right of the square we find the LOGGIATO of S.FRANCESCO half of ‘400 designed to connect the imposing church of the same name went then destroyed with the Town Hall. As every local architecture is then modified and expanded in the various historical periods. By Pope Nicholas V, when he moved his court in the city to escape the plague. The monumental PALACE OF COMMON 1350 is then reconstructed in 1690 and was the former home of the Family Chiavelli. Inside, we find in the courtyard of the ancient Roman artifacts and previous insediamenti.A close the square is the Episcopalian Building and its civic tower ancient residence of priors before and after the Bishops, the tower was rebuilt following the collapse in mid-1500 .

Passing under the arch of the Palazzo del Podesta we can see in the street adjoining the entrance, with the Gothic portal in stone, oratory OF CHARITY, inside fresco decorations in the Urbino painter Filippo Bellini. The structure and was reopened to the public in 1997 after they moved the municipal library materials that were kept inside.

Going up the hill that is to the left of the Palazzo del Podesta you get to the Cathedral Square, named in 1728 and named the Church of S.Venanzio dated XIV – XVII century. A structure semore late Gothic was enlarged by architect Muzio Oddi of Urbino between 1607 and 1617, the same period are the valuable stucco decorations by Francesco Selva. The previous period are the fourteenth-century Gothic polygonal apse, the cloister and the Chapel of San Lorenzo painted by Nuzi in 1360 ca. as well as other dynamic decorations in fresco of “Fabriano school” dating back to the fourteenth and fifteenth century ..

A separate discussion deserve the current exhibition curated by critic V. Sgarbi that in addition to its headquarters within the CIVIC PICTURE GALLERY “Bruno Majolati” entitled “From Giotto to Dear” also contains a path that extends to other sites within the historic center and in which the critic holds a path that includes pictorial art and decorative fresco, art wooden expanding the boundaries of the exhibition a licensing path of Churches, where as in the Cathedral you can contemplate all year works and decorations, splendid example of what numerous studies is defined SCHOOL FABRIANO a gothic style that incorporates the features and characteristics of the school of Giotto. The Art Gallery is located opposite the Cathedral, former Hospital of St. Mary of Jesus was built in 1456 by St. James of the Marches in its passage evangelizer in Fabriano, this keeps the original facade with a large porch at 5 arches, a munumentale late Gothic complex that was born to bring together all the structures osoedaliere towns.

 

The exhibition currently open has been extended until January, following several appearances and received acclaim nationally and internationally for the first time it brings the luceun distinctive dell ‘Arte Marche until today undervalued.

All the religious architecture is considered part of this artistic dialogue, the Church of St. Dominic Gothic building in 1365 ca. Where we find the coat of arms of the Family Chiavelli and here the work of decorator Allegretto Nuzi. In the Convent of St. Dominic find an important decoration in the Chapter House of Antonio da Fabriano, 1460, always inside the convent the MUSEUM OF PAPER, a very important historical path of the production processes from the Middle Ages and its historical evolution.

The exhibition also includes the Church of St. Mary of the Good Jesus originally built as a hospital town.

In the Church of St. Augustine factory late thirteenth century are preserved two extraordinary Gothic chapels frescoed by the Master of St. Emiliano, the Giotto school and an equally important wooden sculpture oratory painted by Lorenzo Salimbeni from San Severino.

Another fourteenth-century wooden sculpture depicting St. Nicholas of Bari can be found in the Collegiate of St. Nicholas Benedictine foundation, a complex that is situated near Piazza Garibaldi and made the Master of the Magi of Fabriano ..

In the same square we can admire the Portico of Vasari, so titled after its sale to the same in 1400; such was the importance of the arts congregations towns as this porch dating back to 1200 was part of the economic complex of the city as this was the market square, a fresco decoration of the school the Allegretto.

It is impossible to summarize all the architectural manifestations of the city, both civil and ecclesiastical, the beautiful scenery and natutalistiche, curiosities offering, traditions, folklore of this very important joint Marche, you can only strongly recommend a visit and every porch or portal of the church in any way, or gash it will open a unique show, a throwback to the Middle Ages, in a walk in the old town to discover.

The ancient site of Suasa is located in the Valley adjacent to the hill on a terrace near the river Cesano called today Pian Volpello, on which in medieval times it develops what is the current centro.Nella valley are the remains of the ancient town hall Roman founded it the third century BC after the battle of the nations during the third Punic War between the Roman army and the alliance between the ancient populations of the Etruscans, Samnites, Gauls Ssuasa1enoni and Umbria.

This site is located along the ancient Via Flaminia, and over the centuries it was an important point rifetimento for the people of the valley until you get in the first century. A.D. political autonomy and the “dignity municipal” which saw increasing value and importance which was followed by the general application of important monuments such as the ‘amphitheater, the theater and forum shopping.

This architectural heritage is now part of a “Regional Archaeological Park of the Roman city of Suasa” thanks to the excavations carried out by the Department of Archaeology of the ‘University of Arts in Bologna is unearthed the site of the ancient city of the late imperial period and the its assets every year adds more and more sees already visited a Roman “Domus patrician Coiedii” of the second century. A.D. an open-air museum made possible thanks to innovative walkways that allow the visit of the paving stones formed by polychrome marble of a beautiful taste. It is part of the archeological center also the amphitheater which today is imoreziosito in summer by numerous events and theater performances.

suasaLa history of this small town is dotted with numerous changes of domination, after the decline of society and of its economy in 1102 becomes the late imperial pissedimento the important abbey of Fonte Avellana first and that of S. Lorenzo in Campo then, in medieval period is dominated by the family Castracane the end of ‘300, then move under the control of the Della Rovere 1474 that took the entire valley under their rule after the ascent to the papacy of Pope Sixtus IV precisely Della Rovere. As for all the territories marchgiani the site of Castelleone remains under the papacy, first with the family linked to it who ruled until 1641, then returning in the Papal States.

The current name of Castelleone of Suasa dates from the thirteenth century. to replace the old one of Conocla and its city walls in the same year are extended to the current length that encloses the current medieval old town.

In its territory the nuerosi neighboring towns are the remains of ancient settlements that have endured over the centuries, today form the many villages and hamlets of Suasa and ognueno is guardian of rural chapels that now contain the essence of culture and sgricola peasant place .

The typical product of the area is the onion, a staple food ingredient and the economy of the country so that the inhabitants were called “cipollari”, and now celebrated in a local gastronomic event that takes place at the end of September.

Within the city walls lies the historical center, enriched by palaces one stands out among the many and the sixteenth century Palazzo Campiano wanted and inhabited by the Della Rovere family rhyme all by Marquis Ippolito of San Lorenzo in Campo to the Duchess Livia Della Rovere of Urbino who is called the backyard of the house. Now houses the Archaeological Museum citizen entitled to Alvaro Casagrande opened in 2000 which houses and set up the most important objects found as a result of the archaeological excavations of the Roman city, from everyday objects and everyday life in statues and frescoes of Domus, the latter along with those of Pompeii I am a rare example of Roman painting we know little about.

Medieval Village with part of the well preserved walls; Palace Compiano – Della Rovere built by Marquis Ippolito Della Rovere, was the residence of her daughter Livia, last Duchess of Urbino. A few years municipal property houses the Archaeological Museum.

Archaeological Park of Suasa digs even newer neighborhood Pian Volpiello, you can amminare what remains of the rich city of Suasa destroyed after the imperial age.

Parish Church of SS. Peter and Paul of the second half of the ‘500, inside pregievolil altar paintings and a precious wooden crucifix dele’ 600.

Church of St. Francis of Paola (XVII sec.) Stands out for its original façade Central.

Chapel of St. Martin characteristic rural church where in November, before sowing takes place the traditional “Blessing of the seeds.”

 

 

 

City of Offagna

Piazza del Comune, 1-071 7208869

http://www.offagna.org

segretario.offagna@provincia.ancona.it

Offagna is a country of the immediate hinterland of Ancona, located 309 meters above sea level and easily accessible for those arriving by car using the motorway; it is just 6 km. from the exit of the A14, exit Ancona South. The country is a predominantly medieveali and you can still visit the beautiful fortress of the fifteenth century, the tower of the late thousand, the Church of Sacramento of the seventeenth century attributed to Vici . To these monuments must be added the wide panorama that opens over the hills to the sea and the atmosphere of tranquility, of serernità and cordiality that reigns in this village. Offagna also offers visitors home-cooked food and desserts prepared respectively by the trattoria Alocco and Pasticerria Piero, which contribute together with tuti other shops and bars for a pleasant walk in the alleys.

The medieval fortress: the historical culture of Offagna is enough on healthy and genuine peasant culture and the most important monument of the town is undoubtedly the medieval fortress, which still stands majestically. The fortress was built between 1454 and 1456, enhancing an existing ancient castle in the highest part of the hill overlooking the valley dell’Aspio. Situated on a rock of tufa, whose massive walls, with some caves, it has been highlighted in recent times, assumes, because of its location, a more imposing. This garrison that protected them territory subject to Ancona and was at the center of numerous military operations, such as the bloody conflict that anconitani and Osimani therein supported 27 June 1477. As reported by the Grillantini, doyen of local historians, in 1470 arose serious disagreements between Ancona and Osimani, because of incursions and assassinations, including the famous slaughter of pigs owned by Boccolino Guzzone, famous and restless captain source offagnanese, but then osimo. The colorful affair gave rise to the “Battle of the pig”. The fortress still preserves a particular fascination: the building is quadrangular tower with eccentric advanced than the body, which houses the drawbridge. Walkways and halls, including that of torture, suggest to the visitor ancient atmospheres, that condense soon as one reaches the top of the keep: from up there, surrounded by the wind that often blows there, you can enjoy a panorama of wide view, which reveals beautiful scenery of the Marche and the strategic importance of the fort. For fans of historical information, it should be noted that the highest point is a bronze bell, cast in 1477 by James of Istria, engraved with one of the oldest coats of arms of the town of Ancona depicting the knight. La Rocca in recent years has hosted and continue to host archaeological exhibitions made by the Superintendency of the Marche in collaboration with the Municipality and the local Pro Loco.

Museum of the Rock and Antique Arms: quadrangular with keep and towers (XV century), houses archaeological exhibitions made by the Superintendency of the Marche in collaboration with the City and the Pro Loco.

Natural Science Museum “Luigi Paolucci” consists of a part of the exhibits taken from the collections (paleontological, mineralogical, zoological and botanical) of the illustrious scholar and passionate naturalist from Ancona (1849/1935). The museum is divided into seven rooms including: the river environment, the coastal, hilly, mountainous and Educational Laboratory. Unique finds of species that have disappeared are valuable testimonies that help us to reconstruct and understand the evolution and alteration of our territory. On the second floor of the museum houses the Municipal Library.

You can also visit the Church of SS. Sacramento, the Monastery and the Parish Church to which houses the altarpiece of San Bernardino Patron of Offagna.

The country is a predominantly medieval. The fortress was built between 1454 and 1546, enhancing an existing ancient castle in the highest part of the hill overlooking the valley dell’Aspio. This garrison that protected them territory subject to Ancona and was at the center of numerous military operations, such as the bloody conflict that anconitani and Osimani therein supported 27 June 1477.

 

Cupramontana
Via N. Sauro, 1-0731 786845

www.comune.cupramontana.an.it/

comune@comune.cupramontana.an.it

Cupra Montana, in the Middle Ages Massaccio until 1861, takes its name from the goddess Cupra, deity similar to Goddess Bona, Venus, Aphrodite or Astarte, who presided over the fecundity, fertility, love: an interweaving sedimetatosi in millennial traditions, rituals, customs, names and phrases that form the bedrock of a civilization linked to the cultivation of the land and especially the vine. Were in fact the monks benedettiniprima, and then camaldolesi VIII-XI centuries, to reintroduce a significant territory in the cultivation of the vine after the war greek-Gothic church of the sixth century AD It had completely destroyed the ancient Roman town of Cupramontana, making it lose for centuries all traces. The
vine cultivation grew from decade to decade on areee vacated by the clearing of 13106boschi and woods; already in the ‘500 are vineyards in intensive cultivation and screws married with maple, this technique used until a few decades ago. In the ‘700 it is then a production winemaking abundant with export of the product in other regions. The cultivation of specific grape Verdicchio intensifies in the second half of the nineteenth century, finding conditions ottimalil level geomrfologico and microclimate in the hillsides of the area. In the early years of the twentieth century began with the industrial processing of wine and sparkling wine bottling. For over half a century is recognized in Cupra Montana as the “Capital of the Verdicchio” as the center and the area where the grape and wine found diffusion and production, supported by significant promotions.

WHAT TO VISIT:

Town Hall (eighteenth century) is one of the most important buildings of the town. Made with neoclassical civic tower sailing, it houses the
PIDI of Roman and medieval. Anceh it houses the public library established in 1872 with the book collections of the former Hermitage Caves. It has supplied about 15,000 volumes, including 480 editions of the sixteenth century and 80 precious incunabula. Also notable is the historical archives with land records from sec. XV.

Church of St. Leonard (eighteenth century) in its interior paintings by Antonio Sarti, Pietro Paolo Aquilini, Clemens Kapp, a painting on wood by Marcantonio Andrea da Jesi (1492) and frontal in carved wood.

Church of San Lorenzo (eighteenth century) based on designs by Mattia Capponi, for elegance and proportionality is probably his masterpiece. There are preserved paintings by Pietro Locatelli of Rome (1640-1710) and Francesco Appiani (1704-1792).

Enoteca Comunale located in Palazzo Leoni, was inaugurated in September 1990. The premises properly restored create a climate attractive and kind.

International Museum of the label set in Palazzo Leoni (XVIII century), built to a design by Don Apollonius Tucchi monaco camldolese, was opened in September 1987 and has assets of about 100,000 wine labels from around the world.

Abbey church of Blessed Angelo (Santa Maria Serra) monastery, recalled for the first time in 1180, but certainly older; It was constantly obedience camaldolese. In addition to the body of Blessed Angelo Urbani martyred in 1429, it has seen a remarkable painting “Coronation of the Virgin” painted by Pier Francesco Fiorentino 1496 ca

 

 

Its origin is due to the upward migration of the inhabitants of that plan, put to the test by the repeated barbarian invasions, gradually they settled among the woods of the surrounding hills to escape the massacres and to protect flocks and herds (VI-IX sec.) In the X-XI (period of battlements) the castrum not only will be the successor of the “domus civilized people”, but will take on new structures that will then be the starting point of the whole building socio-political-economic local.

Rosora is a name of Latin formation because it indicates the physical and structural characteristics of the land on which the country. In fact, for the color of the tuff it is reasonable to think that in Rosora compound term from the Latin roseus, um (pink) and sostantivorus, ruris (ground).

Castle are only a few parts of the walls with original Old Gate and a tower dating from the thirteenth or fifteenth century.

Parish Church of St. Michael the Archangel (eighteenth century) built on an existing church is preserved a beautiful wooden crucifix ‘600 considered miraculous, as well as paintings of altar and the relics of the Roman martyr Agapito.

 

Comune di Staffolo

Via XX Settembre, 14 – 0731 779218

comune@comune.staffolo.an.it

 

Most likely your name comes to the country from the Lombard “staffal” indicating originally “pole” and also used to mean “border post” or “stone”. On this track it is not unreasonable to assume that Stafford is probably built on an old village (vicus) Roman, a kind of military garrison.

The Middle Ages saw Stafford free city, and twice had to submit to Jesi, convinced by the strength of the opponents.

Stafford is governed by its own statutes and its history, it is almost needless to say, it does not differ from those of other centers and communities of Brand Anconetana.

Medieval walls with the original layout and the two gates of Porta Venezia and Porta San Martino.

Church of Sant’Egidio dedicated to the Patron of the town, preserves an altarpiece of the so-called Master of Staffolo and a dais school Lotto.

St. Francis Church (XII century) the recent appearance is due to remodeling of 1700. Inside four valuable paintings, a Callido organ and a wooden choir.

Church of Santa Maria della Castellaretta jewel in baroque style, was built as a thanksgiving for the victory of the Battle of Lepanto.

City of Numana

Via Resort, 2-071 7390179

http://www.comune.numana.an.it/

The history of Numana originated 2,500 years ago when the first Greek settlers conolizzarono this corner of Italy, attracted by the beauty of the place and the presence of safe landings. His glorious and troubled history still finds piceni scattered in museums across the world including the Metropolitan Museum in New York, the Roman stones set in the “Tower” and the Roman aqueduct that, until recently, carried water to fountain of the church. In the eighth century BC Numana, already harbor of the Piceni, was very popular with Greeks. Few Italian cities that can boast a history as old and tormented. In the sixth and fifth centuries BC Numana was found to be an important trading center of the known world, with hundreds of ships carrying products industry and of Greek art. With the conquest of Piceno, by the Romans, the city fell into servitude, while maintaining a certain importance. The Middle Ages saw the slow and inexorable decline of Numana, which went from a flourishing commercial center, included among the city’s maritime Pentapolis, to a stage of decay even after a series of looting and destruction.

 numana anconaCOSA VISIT:

Historical remains are found along the streets of Numana, ruins of Roman times and later, as the fountain in via Morelli with its five mouths;

Bishop’s Palace now houses the Town Hall;

Church of the Crucifix overlooking Piazza del Santuario, here is guarded the SS Crucifix of Numana, it operates one of the most enigmatic and beautiful Christian culture, as well as paintings and frescoes of Lilli;

Antiquarium State which displays artifacts dating picena relating to the territory of the same Sirolo and Numana. Important they are also some Roman remains as the stele Chelido. To remember are the surrounding areas, which offer the opportunity of tours and excursions.

Conero regional park rich in flora and fauna, the Monte Conero rises to 572 meters. above sea level and it can be visited through the various paths that cross.

 

Town of Chiaravalle

Piazza Risorgimento, 11-071 742373

www.comune.chiaravalle.an.it

info@comune.chiaravalle.an.it

The city founded the Abbey Cistercian abbey of Santa Maria in Castagnola dates back to 1172 years in which it was begun to build the Abbey. The modern history of Chiaravalle starts off in 1759, the year he was born tobacco processing. The tobacco factory has grown gradually to become one of the most important industries in the region, allowing the birth and development of what is now the city’s urban center of Chiaravalle. Among the prominent figures born in this city it is to be considered the great educator Maria Montessori (nineteenth century) and certainly one of the most important in the world in the field of childhood. Montessori is entitled to a Foundation.

The only real monument is the Abbey of Santa Maria in Castagnola that, with the relevance abbey is an example of the Romanesque Gothic qualified and prestigious in Italy. The design concept of the facade dellal abbey church recalls the constructive system of Lombardy in the forms of the transept, however, there is an innovative architectural solution with the raising of the cusp to the roof, a solution that does not exist in any other example of Cistercian architecture in Lombardy . The relevance abbey shows a cloister from the middle of 1700. The relevance abbey shows a cloister dating back to the mid-1700s around which successive buildings have spawned a plant building remarkable for the interesting overlap of styles. They are almost intact and the dining room of the monks and the lay brothers the relevance was being used as a warehouse for the Tobacco subsequent amendments building have created spaces that can be seen in part as places of industrial archeology.

Abbey of Santa Maria in Castagnola is an example of the Romanesque Gothic qualified and prestigious in Italy. The design concept of the façade recalls the constructive system of Lombardy, in the forms of the transept there is, however, the raising of the cusp to the roof, a solution that does not exist in any other example of Cistercian Lombard. They are almost intact the monks’ hall and the hall of converts.

Municipal Theatre (nineteenth century) is a typical example of dining show with plaque horseshoe and three tiers of boxes. It ‘was inaugurated on Oct. 25, 1997, after the restoration work.

City Library (about 20,000 volumes). And ‘well-it equipped in contemporary and has a rich kids section. Organizes events and initiatives for the promotion of reading.

 

 

This hill is an offshoot of a mountain, with its imposing mass, looming over the entire country: the mountain country and are one inseparable block. The “ship” or rather, the “Galleon” is Serra San Quirico, from the old country illustrious past.

The history of Serra dates back to the Roman expansion into Umbria and Piceno, that is, from the third century BC, when Rome finally managed to prevail over the Gauls. According to tradition, the original military outpost became a real town, in 163 a. C.

Towards the tenth century the village assumed a configuration similar to today’s, when it was equipped with walls and fortress. After being a free commune in the thirteenth century, Serra passed during the fourteenth century, under the rule of the Church, who made a citadel in arms and settled there fierce militia. In 1374 they were completed the works of reconstruction of the Fortress, the most important fortress, and the walls, reinforced by twelve towers. Francesco Sforza, captured it in 1444. During the Renaissance, Serra was also a fervent place of culture had a chair of Greek letters, stayed there Annibale Caro, the distinguished scholar who vulgarized the Aeneid. Many Serrani, since the fifteenth century, is dedicated to the manufacture of saltpetre for making gunpowder, activities which continued until the proclamation of the Kingdom of Italy.

The Copertelle: They are covered walkways next to the walls, perhaps Lombard origin, are dominated in turn from the homes. The result is a complex impregnable. In peacetime the copertelle represented the seat of the craft of various corporations.

The Tower of the Fortress: It ‘a defense tower of the’ 300, bulwark of the country and lookout point to dominate the Vallesina. The tower is the main element of the complex called “The Keep” conceived as a fortress within the fortress and consists of two towers and the Captain’s House.

Church of Saint Lucia: from the end of the thirteenth century, was totally destroyed in 1650 and rebuilt in Baroque style. And ‘rich in valuable works such as the altar of polychrome marble (1739) and the five large paintings in the apse made by Guido Reni, Pasqualino Rossi Romanelli, Giuseppe Cesari said Cavalier of Alpine.

Church of San Quirico: dedicated to Saints Quirico and Judith was founded in the early years after 1000. Several times restored was completely rebuilt after the disastrous earthquake of 1744. The church has the title of “church.” Apse is kept the relic of the Holy Thorn (who composed the crown of Christ). Spina shows the tip severed and bloodstained.

Church of St. Francis is the largest in the country. Built in 1262, with the adjoining Franciscan monastery now used as private homes.

Former church Santa Maria del Mercato: Romanesque-style building of 1289. The main element is the square bell tower considered the most beautiful of the Area. The exterior still retains the original features, while the interior has changed to be used as a theater.

 

City of Monterado

Piazza Roma, 23-071 7957135

http://www.comune.monterado.an.it

comune.monterado@provincia.ancona.it

It is believed that the area of ​​Monterado has been inhabited since ancient times, according to the ARCHAEOLOGICAL finds unearthed in the area of ​​Ripabianca. Many hypotheses have been advanced about the origin of the name and that of Monte Arato is believed to be the closest to reality whereas after the barbarian invasions, the territory was divided into funds well cultivated

ll’ombra of Churches and Monasteries. The year 1267 is generally referred to as the birth of the village. Already a free commune, Monterado has a common history in the Senigallia, Castelcolonna and Ripe. In the seventeenth century it became part of the Papal States and entered in the legation of Urbino. He returned under the Statute Pontifical parentheses after the Revolutionary and Napoleonic. In 1860 it was annexed to the Kingdom of Italy. A medieval village with small streets paved with stone, in the middle of the seventeenth-century Palazzo Cinciari incorporating the remains of a fortress of the fifteenth century, around the great forest that stretches toward the valley, dotted with houses of farmers.

An ancient village with traces of the ancient walls, with his wisdom of life, not randomly inserted into the landscape, that allows to take advantage of the sea, a short distance, if

nce necessarily have to live with neurasthenia from tanning. Monterado is a small hill town active and lively place on the right side of the Valley

 Cesano, fifteen kilometers from Senigallia: the air, the location, the friendliness of the people, the serene atmosphere of life make it a suitable place for a day trip or a stay quiet and restful. It is believed that the area of ​​Monterado has been inhabited since ancient times on the basis of the finds at the Ripabianca area, including pottery decoration imprinted, which provide us with a fairly clear picture of the first agricultural civilizations of the Marche region, together ceramics type Ripoli and type Lagozza the allocation of Santa Maria in Selva di Macerata. In our day it presents itself to visitors as a place peacefully active. Agriculture, once the only resource in the area, they came alongside artisan and industrial activities esplicate especially in the engineering, chemical and footwear. Some are active cultural centers such as the Social Center of Continuing Education which also features a library. It ‘opened a multipurpose gym, tennis courts and games of bowls have been joined to the football field. Events of various kinds are opportunities for cultural enrichment and entertainment for citizens and tourists.

 

 

Cerreto d’Esi

Piazza Lippera, 5-0732 679000

http://www.cerretodesi.pannet.it

info@comune.cerretodesi.an.it

During the invasions of the Lombards residents Tuficum escaped the looting cecarono refuge in the hills surrounding. Thus it was formed the nucleus of Cerreto d’Esi, then fortified with high walls to become a castle stronghold of General Belisario during the war greek-Gothic. In the Middle Ages had legislative autonomy as reflected by the statutes of 1530. The current town developed around the old town of which remain the Porta Giustiniana and especially the Civic Tower called “Belisario”. Cerreto d’Esi economically is in the middle between industry and agriculture: here is produced the excellent “Verdicchio Mate-lic”.

A VISIT TO …

Castle (eighth century) with an octagonal shape, typical of the Roman, has the port of Justinian, the tower dell’Agostino, the male side of the main entrance and the “Tower of Belisario,” Round and unique . The tower, 27 meters high. with a diameter of 6, was on top of the openings redone very recently, five indoor and a drawbridge entrance.

Collegiate Church of St. Mary’s Square (rebuilt in ‘600) with a venerated wooden crucifix of the sixteenth century.

Church of Santa Maria della Porta (XIII century) contains the tombs of the accounts Attoni and a special “still life” of the seventeenth century.

Church of the Annunciation (XVI century) enriched by donations of noble families.

They are to be reported in this area also:

the church called “The Incrocca”, belonged to the noble Ramelli Fabriano; the Church of Our Lady of the Venza; Lachiesa delle Grazie, which houses a statue of the Madonna and Child very dear to the devotees; the Church of St. John the Baptist (XIII century); the Church of S. Leopardo (seventeenth century); Finally, the Church of St. Lucia, now privately owned.

 

 

The old town of Serra de ‘Conti, one of the larger walled towns of the province, retains almost nearly intact the medieval city.

Between the twelfth and thirteenth century the church was established by Benedictine monks from the Abbey of the Holy Cross in Fonte Avellana (Sassoferrato), and was also built the “castrum” initiative of noble factions in the original part of preappenninica Lombard. They belonged to the counts who ruled in the name of the empire, the original castle until, 1230, began: the Municipal Association. From this period, despite the political constraints imposed by the alliance with the nearby town of Jesi, the town experienced a rapid land development and a period of relative economic flourishing, due to a rich agriculture and a lively trade.

WHAT TO VISIT

Castle and city walls almost completely intact, with ten towers and the imposing fortified gate.

Monastery of Santa Maria Madddalena (XV century) still inhabited by Franciscan Poor Clare nuns, has a fortified structure. The convent is notable for remarkable works of art, but especially for a rich collection of craft tools soon to be exposed in a Museum of Monastic Arts.

Town Hall former boarding school of the monastery, four preserves interesting frescoes.

Church of Santa Croce (XVI century) and Palazzo Honorati-Triumphs both on Via Garibaldi and near the picturesque Alley Cafoscolo.

Female monastery of St. Charles Borromeo built in 1600 by merging ancient medieval structures.

St. Michael’s Church (XII century) built by the Benedictine monks of Sitria, is of Romanesque; while the frescoes are from 1300 to 1800.

Rural church of S. Fortunato (XII century) is located in the border area between Montecarotto, Ostra Vetere and the same Serra. Belonged to the Church of Ravenna, was rebuilt in 1400.

 

A BUSINESS GROWTH

Serra de ‘Conti, like other rural centers Marche, after the war was still living in a poor agriculture, from the limited sources of jobs, generating widespread emigration.

In the early 60’s began a process of radical change; local business gave birth to the first footwear industries that gave a boost to the economic growth of the territory. At the same time they start production experience in other sectors, from small machined parts to clothing.

Agriculture stopped dropping and, on the contrary, the general process of growth contributed to the modernization of the sector with specializations related to livestock and viticulture, especially important in the area of ​​Verdicchio DOC.

 

 

City of Montemarciano

Via Umberto, 1-071 9163310

www.comune.montemarciano.ancona.it

The Municipality of Montemarciano and more particularly the Marina area of ​​M. was certainly home to a Roman settlement, as evidenced by recent discoveries: perhaps a “mutatio” or way station along the coastal road. Along the sttale 16 Mandrač dating back to 1400, it remains as testimony of coaching. In the Middle Ages, Montemarciano and Cassian were locations of the castle, and in the fifteenth and sixteenth century, the castle of Montemarciano was “Vicariate” Malatesta and Piccolomini, feudal lords in the name of the Church and of this age are the ancient statutes, valuable evidence of uses and customs of the time. After the short Duchy of Hercules Sfrondati (1591-1593) the country returned to direct rule of Ecclesiastical, entrusted to the government of the apostolic chamber until its annexation to the Kingdom of Italia.Teatro Comunale “Vittorio Alfieri” built in 1886-87 on draft GB Marotti, has two tiers of boxes to “horseshoe” with decorations to the audience dell’anconetano Buratti and the curtain of the Roman Alberici. Restored and returned to its original function, undoubtedly it constitutes an important structure for the cultural life of the municipal district.

Show Malacologica and fossil collection, housed in the Palace of Culture and Associations (former town hall) – Via Umberto I, 18 – Montemarciano.

Park and Villa Comunale “Colle Sereno” nineteenth-century manor house, in panoramic display at the beginning of the town of Montemarciano. Notes of interest mycological: in a specific area of ​​the park was established, from time to time, a rare fungus (Lyphyllum hypoxanthum), found only in France, near the mouth of the river Rhone.

Villa Florida already “Palombara the Lady”, cinquecento Ippolita, wife of Alfonso Piccolomini.

Beautiful source known as public source called “the Selvettina” since 1400, renovated in the nineteenth century and the subject of a recent restoration.

Mandrač Houses Burned building dating from the fifteenth century, built by Malatesta with function port tavern and later used as a post horses Homes Burn.

Villa Marzocchi already “Baccarini-Honorati” (eighteenth century)

Frescoed the Diotallevi are times on the arcades of Via Falcinelli and represent the “four seasons”, “grotesque” and “landscapes”.

Sculpture “The Muse found” work cast in bronze by renowned contemporary sculptor montemarcianese Claudio Candelaresi. It lies within the “Garden on March 8”, Marina di Montemarciano.

 

 

Piazza Mazzini, 1 to 0731813401

www.comune.castelplanio.an.it

comune@comune.castelplanio.an.it

And ‘traceable origin of Castelplanio to the nearby monastery of St. Benedict of Frondigliosi, dependent from the Abbey of St. Helena as mentioned already in 1199. Only in 1283 is the distinction between the Abbey of St. Benedict and the castle stood in the flat part of the hill, from which its name Castel del Piano or Castelplanio. By sec. XIII was part of the County of Jesi until its disbanding in 1808.

He suffered in 1443, after a long siege, the looting by the troops of Niccolò Piccinino in war against Francesco Sforza for ten years lord of Jesi and the entire brand. All the walls, after the looting, it was completely rebuilt by the surviving inhabitants. As one of the sixteen castles of Jesi, he followed the fortunes until the Unification of Italy.

Town Hall already accounts Fossa Mancini, contains Roman and Medieval epigraphs which will soon be the core of a Civic Collection under construction. The interior is full of stucco, paintings and eighteenth-century frescoes. The Historical Archives preserves important manuscripts of the ‘500.

The Castle, whose structure, despite subsequent renovations, still remains. The line of the plant has almost circular and affects a rather small.

Abbey of St. Benedict of Frondigliosi arose in the eleventh century as “canonical”, ie as a monastery by monks called “canons” and soon joined the Abbey of St. Helena.

Parish Church of St. Sebastian was built in 1878 and designed by Mattia Capponi, Cupramontana architect (1720-1803).

Church of SS. Crucifix is ​​the first building of the seventeenth century; It was rebuilt in 1870 and designed by Raffaele Grilli di Jesi.

 

 

S’nigaja dialect or even Sinigaglia name used until the beginning of the twentieth century, is the second largest municipality in the province by population, after the capital Ancona. The area of Senigallia is the language border between the Gallo- Italic dialects and Italian proper.

 

A VELVET BEACH

Senigallia is since 1853 one of the capital ‘s seaside resort on the Adriatic coast . Thirteen miles of golden sands draw the outline of a city that has earned the nickname of ” velvet beach” . All in Senigallia manages to make the visitor feel perfectly at ease : the sea and always clean swimming , tourist services efficient , a perfect host .

A city on a human scale , to live intensely walking under the Portici Ercolani or along the elegant streets of the old town or perhaps traveling along the bike paths that cross away from the aggression of the car . It is this special quality of urban life that has allowed Senigallia to achieve the prestigious European Blue Flag City .

 

SUMMER JAMBOREE

Which has become a destination for European fame thanks to summer jamboree festival 50 years that for over a week as the city of Senigallia bringing it back in time , attracting tourists from all over the world

A CITY ‘ OF ART

Spending a holiday in Senigallia means to dip , as well as its clean sea, even in its rich art treasures. The powerful lines of the Rock Roveresca revive the grace and harmony of the Italian Renaissance. There are so many s

crigni precious that open the eyes of visitors : the Church of the Cross, with the beautiful “Deposition” by Barocci , Portici Ercolani the theater of the historic fair, Munich Palace , the Forum Annonario .

Then suspended between land and sea rises then the symbol of tourism Senigallia , charming Rotonda a Mare , one of the rare examples of seaside architecture in Italy . Of great interest is the location of the museums, the Museum of the History of Agriculture and the Municipal Museum of Modern Art and Information, which offers the all-important civic collection dedicated to the great photographer Mario Giacomelli Senigallia .

 

A CITY ‘ OF MANY PROPOSALS AND OPPORTUNITIES ‘

A holiday in Senigallia offers you the possibility to spend pleasant days under the sign of fun and relaxation. For sports lovers there is plenty of choice. In fact, you can practice swimming, sailing, windsurfing , beach volleyball , water skiing and much more.

An event not to be missed is the one with the shopping , to be eaten in fine shops citizens.

For lovers of good food , Senigallia can be considered a true paradise , with its chef stably at the top of Italian and with plenty of restaurants and pizzerias that are able to offer a menu with excellent value for money .

 

City of Montecarotto

Via G. Marconi, 11-0731 89131

http://www.comune.montecarotto.an.it/

info@comune.montecarotto.an.it

Montecarotto becomes part of recorded history beginning with the first decades of the twelfth century. More precise Montecarotto you have when it emerges the reality of the Parish of the same name, one of the seven existing in the territory of the Diocese of Jesi. LaPieve Montecarotto, if not the most important of the Diocese of Jesi, was certainly the largest, extending to almost 60 square kilometers. Montecarotto became part of the territory of Jesi, as one of the 16 castles of his Peasantry, indeed the most important after Massaccio (today Cupramontana). The beautiful city walls built in 1509 and designed by architect Albertino di Giacomo from Cremona. In 1808 with the establishment of the Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy, he ceased definitively the ancient relationship between Jesi and the Castles of the County who acquired autonomy. The annexation of the Marches to the Kingdom of Italy in 1860 meant yet further recognition of the importance of Montecarotto, that at the end of the nineteenth century was over 3000 inhabitants and became the capital of the District, in whose jurisdiction were the municipalities of Serra dei Conti, Poggio San Marcello, Castelplanio, Merganser and Rosora.

WHAT TO VISIT:

City Wall (XVI century) built on the previous medieval walls are among the most significant fortifications of the Area.

Municipal Theatre (nineteenth century) built to a design by architect. Raffaele Grilli di Jesi, is currently closed for renovations. In adjacent rooms it is under construction Museum of Mail Art.

Church of St. Philip (XII century) already church of Our Lady of Grace, the building include the organ Vici (1830).

Church of the Crucifix (XVIII century) pregievole preserves a wooden crucifix of the seventeenth century.

Collegiate Church of SS. Annunziata (XVIII century) built on existing buildings, inside they are preserved frescoes of the school of the Blessed Angelco, a canvas of Ramazzani of 1588 as well as other interesting dipindi, wooden sculptures and objects of gold.

Church of San Francesco (seventeenth century) retains a Nativity by Antonio Massi di Jesi and an organ dell’istriano Peter Nacchini (eighteenth century).

 

Castelfidardo

Piazza della Repubblica, 8-071 7829302

www.comune.castelfidardo.an.it

nocelli@comune.castelfidardo.an.it

The first core of the city lies at the limits of a Roman settlement located between the river and the immense Aspio Selva that provided sustenance and shelter to the first community. Following the flooding of the valley by rivers Aspio and roller, the original settlement moved to the present hill assuming the name “Castrum Giccardi” and, by the twelfth century that of “Castrum Ficcardi”. In 1240 it was destroyed by King Enzo and later restored by Pope Gregory IV. In 1337 it passed under the rule of the Malatesta and in 1443 under the rule of Francesco Sforza. With the expulsion of the people of Ancona in 1527, “Castrum Fidardum” is definitely the peace under the protection of the Church. In 1860 Castelfidardo is the scene of one of the greatest feats of arms of the Italian Risorgimento between the papal army of General Cialdini. The Battle of Castelfidardo marked the end of papal rule and gave birth to the Italian Kingdom.

Porta Marina entrance of the historic center is, together with the old cavalier of the Keep and Gate of the Sun, what remains of the medieval walls;

Town Hall ospia also the International Museum of the accordion;

Collegiate Church of St. Stephen – Mordini Palace built in the sixteenth century is now home to the Museum of the Risorgimento of the historic battle of 1860;

Monumental Church of St. Francis with its splendid auditorium;

International Accordion Museum opened in 1981, brings to life the fascinating history of the accordion in Castelfidardo they began to produce from 1863, when Paolo Soprani founded the first factory mass production of the instrument. The collection on display is made up of over one hundred and forty specimens from 18 countries and is embellished with a faithful reproduction of a typical workshop the years 30/40. The instruments on display are all fully functional. The museum also preserved paintings and sculpture (Boldini, Leger, Severini, Pigini, Bugari) as well as three unique collections of their kind. Is a collection of postage stamps issued by 26 states representing the accordion; another for coins and medals with the effigy of musicians; the third is a series of about four hundred statues and icons from around the world theme accordion;

Museum Zambian “Father Francis Mazzieri”;

Risorgimento Museum exhibits documents and memorabilia of the famous Bataglia of September 18, 1860 that allowed the annexation of the Marches and Umbria, Italy.

 

Sassoferrato

Piazza Matteotti Switchboard – 0732 9561

www.comune.sassoferrato.an.it/

The center is composed of a high part, the castle and a lower part, the Borgo. Characteristic of this city of medieval origin (its foundation dates back to 1150). The village lies near the ruins of the ancient Umbrian-Roman city of Sentinum. In 295 BC in its territory took place the famous battle with the Roman victory against the League of Gallo-Samnites, the city was set on fire by the forces of Octavian during the War of the triumvirs in 41 BC It was rebuilt in better shape at the behest of the same Caesar Octavian Augusto.Sentinum disappeared between the eighth and tenth centuries, not for violence enemy, but as it was for almost any city in the Piceno to the abandonment of the people unable to defend themselves from enemy raids, especially by fierce Hungarians.

Archaeological site of Sentinum: here are visible on the streets (Cardo and Decumanus), ruins of the walls, mosaic floors, granite pillars. Research and excavations, resumed in recent years have allowed the discovery of an important public site spa, permitted to make very useful suggestions on the shape of the urban Sentinum and bring to light roads, foundations ì, Tracks floors and drains of some buildings of the city center of the ancient Roman city.

Civic Archaeological Museum: housed in the Palazzo dei Priori (XIV c.), Is home to numerous sculptures and other exhibits documenting the most important aspects of the life of the ancient sentinati. On two separate rooms they are placed as many mosaics found in Sentinum. On the lower floor of the Palace you can visit the large model depicting the “Battle of the Nations” (295 BC) and the dining Perottina which houses a valuable collection of Byzantine relics and Flemish including the icon of St. Demetrius, work d ‘valuable art made in the fourteenth century.

Museum of arts and popular traditions: set up inside Palazzo Montanari (XIII sec.) Gathers the testimonies of the past and a civilization, in order to promote the historical research of the farming culture and crafts of the people and the territory sassoferratese.

Civic collection of art preserved inside the Palace Oliva (XV sec.) Includes twenty-six valuable paintings from the fifteenth to the late eighteenth century. Among these, three panels belonging to Peter Paul Agabiti (1965 or 1470-1540), an excellent painter, architect and ceramist and two paintings by Giovan Battista Salvi (1609-1685), the great painter universally known as Il Sassoferrato.

Collection “Engravers Marche” also preserved at the Palazzo d’Oliva, home to more than four hundred graphic (including seventeen drawings), carried out by two hundred artists from the Marche, many of them of great renown. A significant collection spanning five centuries intaglio Marche, entirely reproduced in a fine catalog. Of that collection are exhibited works ninety-nine, while the rest are stored in an archive set up within the same Palazzo Oliva.

Abbey of the Holy Cross: the Counts Acts, Lords of Sassoferrato, in the last years of the twelfth century. to the Camaldolese monks, with materials from the Roman Sentinum, it constitutes one of the most important examples of Romanesque architecture of the region. In the Church, incorporated inside the abbey, there are frescoes of the fourteenth century.

Rocca Albornoz with the surrounding park; building militaristic by Cardinal Albornoz in 1365.

 

 

Monte San Vito

Via G. Matteotti – 071 748931

http://www.montesanvito.pannet.it/

comune.montesanvito@provincia.ancona.it

The City of Monte San Vito is already mentioned in 1177 in a document related to the fortress and appartentente in sec. XIII in Jesi. In 1316 he passed in Ancona who kept it, except for short domain of the Malatesta and Sforza, until 1860. We can define a country live for the various cultural, recreational and sports activities. And ‘atturalmente running the public library with an adjoining historic archive, which houses over 9,000 books and 1,600 volumes of ancient collection including sixteenth of large existing library of the Franciscan Monastery in the capital until sec. XIX.

Worthy of attention are:

The mill of the ‘600 located in Gramsci, for almost 400 years is a beautiful and well-preserved oil mill, now became a museum, to witness the vocation of Monte San Vito production of olive oil pregievole quality. Dominates the center of the mill a great and mighty millstone, datatat 1688, turned by a donkey, shattered olives. The paste was then pressed between the straining of large wooden presses. The beam in which are inserted two presses is dated 1770, and a wine presses is dated 1875.

Tourist Center “Carlo Urbani” The recent recovery and redevelopment of the factory century Cistercian monastery of “The Visitation”, then in 1903 became the seat of the Agricultural Consortium, represented an important moment of historical preservation and at the same time further opportunities for the development of the area. The building, opened in October 2006, is named after Carlo Urbani, in homage to the Marche medical scientist who died in 2003 to have contracted SARS which dedicated his scientific research to find a cure. The building, intended to pole for the growth of tourism and culture of the entire territory, provides space and multi-purpose rooms, such as the hall of the “vault”, “the barulle”, “grain”, the “exhibition hall”, culminating in the apse with the “hall of the oratorio” used as a conference room – conference of about 80 people.

Communal Theatre La Fortuna: born in 1758 by the will of 18 local notables who joined the foundation of the theater, it was restored and opened again on January 28, 1928. Fully restored to its natural splendor in 2001, with its velvets powder pink, stucco, plasters and dusting delicate tones, is in full swing, offering seasons and theatrical activities always dipregevole artistic level.

There are opportunities to make festive, cheerful and welcoming this charming village that became known for the traditional “Festival of the Castagnolo” organized by the local Pro-site in March and a rich activity in the summer with events, festivals and fairs organized by the City Council, local associations and the Pro-site. The sports facilities in the area have helped to introduce young people to the sport: the sports center “Fratelli Cervi” includes a soccer field, a gym and a tennis court, in Coppo is running the new Municipal Stadium; at Parco Rodari is a multipurpose court for basketball-volleyball and soccer.

Town Hall, inside are preserved paintings attributed to Lorenzo Daretti, painter and architect, active in the second half of the eighteenth century. Probably born in Ancona formed the Bolognese school of Bibbiena with whom he learned the art of perspective representation. There are also 12 tempera paintings in the lunettes of the ceiling, the work of Charles Boria, painter of Clairvaux, made in the 80s and representing the most important moments of life and local history of the twentieth century.

Collegiate Church of St. Peter the Apostle was built in 1753 and designed by architect Cristoforo Moriconi. And ‘late baroque and neoclassical with traits Vanvitelli. Inside they are housed several paintings including a “Madonna del Soccorso” by Filippo Bellini (XV century) and “The Salvator mundi” dell’anconetano Andrea Lilli (XVII). Also noteworthy, the precious wooden choir, an ancient crucifix of the seventeenth century and the largest pipe organ.

Local products and economic:

The territory of the municipality of Monte San Vito is suitable for the production of olive oil; the variety is grown almost exclusively “Raggia” that produces an oil of a fruity harmonious slightly almond, mainly sweet, with a hint of bitter and spicy, yellow gold, and high oleic acid content. The most important events, which are related with the oil, are: ” Opening dell’Orcio “, which takes place during Lent, and the” Autumn Festival “held the third Sunday of November, during the which can be tasted different local dishes seasoned with the ” oio bono “. It is also available for visits, a beautiful and well-preserved mill Oil, existing in the Old Town for over 200 years, which is a symbol of the importance of culture and civilization monsanvitese.

City of Castelbellino

Piazza San Marco, 15-0731 701606

www.comune.castelbellino.an.it

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Castelbellino by extension, with its 5.93 sq km., It is the smallest town in the province of Ancona. The oldest name of Castelbellino is Morro Panicale and dates back to the years around Mille, also called Castel Murri or de Murro Panicale. The change from Panicale in Morro Castle Ghibellino occurred at the beginning of the fourteenth century, when some Ghibellines escaped from Jesi took refuge in the castle and restored it. In 1194 the count Trasmondo Morro Panicale, son and grandson of the Counts of Jesi, made an act of submission to the Municipality of Jesi, the first in a series of submissions-achievements that over two hundred formed the countryside of Jesi.

Always within the autonomous community of the County in 1808, with the end of the county itself, Castelbellino was united in Monte Roberto and San Paolo di Jesi, returning only independent in 1818, then positioned in administrative autonomy confirmed following the Unification of ‘Italy. For several years, until his death, he lived in Castelbellino Garibalda Canzio, grandson of Giuseppe Garibaldi.

Church of Our Lady of Lourdes in fraction Pantiere was built in 1891.

Berarducci palace from the beginning of the twentieth century is the town hall, the building dates from the early seventeenth century.

Parish Church of San Marco was built between 1767 and 1787 to a design by Mattia Capponi.

Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, built in the early sixteenth century and restored in 1620, contains a remarkable fresco of 1508.

Villa Coppetti (eighteenth century), noble residence of the Family Meriggiani, passed to Marquis Merighi whose coat of arms can still be seen in the ceiling of a room, then to the barons Franchetti and thus to the family Coppetti.

 

City of Santa Maria Nuova

Piazza Mazzini, 1-0731 24971

www.comune.santamarianuova.an.it

comune@comune.santamarianuova.an.it

The first news about a town of some cnsistenza probably foritficato, dates back to 1201 when it was signed an act of submission to the town of Jesi by Maria delle Ripe. This er ainfatti the ancient name of Santa Maria Nuova and it was probably due to the fact that the castle stood in a place characterized by numerous ravines. It suffered recurring destruction until, in the late fourteenth and early fifteenth century was transferred on top of a hill located slightly to the west, the place considered most healthy and the new settlement was given the name of Santa Maria Nuova. The foundation of the new center goes back to 1472. In the following centuries Santa Maria Nuova was always considered a territorial extension of the town of Jesi, while growing the demand for autonomy in the long sought and obtained only in 1861, year of the Unity ‘ Italy.

Since agriculture has always been the most important part of the local economy, although it has suffered a reduction in employees. The camps are conducted in wheat, corn, sugar beets and sunflowers; viticulture fornische small productions of good quality; vegetables and fruit color tables in the warmer months. Industry stand out: production of plastics processing, the footwear and textiles. It ‘still alive the tradition of wrought iron and carpentry.

 

 

City of Monte Roberto

Piazza Ruggeri, 15-0731 702472

www.comune.monteroberto.an.it

comune.monteroberto@emarche.it

Monte Roberto is a typical village situated 330 meters. s.l.m. in the context of large Vallesina. It is surrounded by a picturesque landscape that can range from the Apennines to the Adriatic.

Monte Roberto covers 13.5 square kilometers with a population of about 2600 inhabitants, mostly settled in the village of Pianello Vallesina, in the last 50 years has experienced a gradual demographic and economic development. Here in the spring and summer you can enjoy a mild climate and pleasant. Our region has a strong wine vocation and is in the area of ​​Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi.

Monte Roberto also featured is olive groves and vast olive groves are scattered throughout the territory of our pleasant country. Not far from Pianello V. stretch, flat, the area of ​​Ponte Pio and the area of ​​St. Apollinaris, which favored the establishment of important companies and the development of local crafts. Monte Roberto, situated on a hill, is 15 km from Jesi and just 40 kilometers from the Doric capital. It is well connected to the A14 motorway and the highway Ancona-Rome; The nearest train station is 8 kilometers. Also Raffaello Sanzio airport is about 30 kilometers away for connections throughout Italy and abroad.

Town of Castel Colonna

Piazza Leopardi, 3-071 7957120

www.comune.castel-colonna.an.it

comune.castelcolonna@ancona.provincia.it

Little old town on a natural spur, whose main element is made of a beautiful port ramparts (Tower Victory Column). At a distance from the nucleus, gradually it developed a new urban area, of mainly residential, resort in Cross. Rural roads, in fairly good condition, in an environment with the usual type of the agricultural landscape of the Marche, with a prevalence of crops, vine, sunflower and sugar beet. Sipei small green areas, scattered trees. In the agricultural landscape it is still possible to see traces of the traditional techniques of cultivation (vines planted in rows). Rather developed-bearing crops. Cattle in the wild, in the countries of the “provincial” for Roncitelli. Fair livestock activity at the family level. Form of corporate management, the company direct-cultivator. Presence of any ponds which certain for sport fishing. Part of the area is affected for a short distance from the river Cesano at the Bruciata. Also of a beautiful stretch of road between the thick vegetation along the Burnt dil Fosso, almost on the border with the territory of the municipality of Senigallia.

to be seen:

Tower Victory Column door brick of the thirteenth century, has been renovated, embattled, preserves (characterized by a double arch) a plaque of 1457. Sights include both the walls of the thirteenth century, largely rebuilt, presents in the oldest part escarpment with a parapet and cornice of corbels and finally the parish church of San Mauro Abate. Interesting also the panoramic views from the area of ​​”Cross”, the hill Montesalvatello (with views from the Apennines to the Adriatic), the Poggio di Francavilla (with views of the Adriatic and the valley of the River Cesano).

Comune di Ancona

Largo XXIV Maggio, 1 – 071 222 1

www.comune.ancona.it

comune.ancona@emarche.it

One of the major ports of Italy and is the capital of the province and the Marche region. Characterized by location overlooking the sea, the old rich in history and monuments , parks semi- urban well-preserved and picturesque surroundings of the coast of Conero.

Towards the sea , the city stands on a promontory shaped like a bent elbow , which protects the largest natural harbor in the central Adriatic. The Greeks of Syracuse , who founded the city in 387 . C. noticed the shape of this promontory , and for this reason called the new city Αγκών , ” ankon “, which in greek means elbow. The Greek origin of Ancona is remembered by the epithet with which it is known as “the Dorian city .” Today with the 49 municipalities , the province of Ancona is a political and institutional realities in mind the area, active in all sectors of public life.

The port of Ancona

The old city, perched on several hills , overlooking the harbor as arc around the stage in a theater …

From its port depart every year about one million travelers heading mainly in Greece and Croatia, but also in Albania , Montenegro and Turkey ; is the first port – RTEmagicC_Ancona porto.jpgadriatico for number of piers , and one of the first to the goods and fishing . Part of the territory of Ancona falls within the Regional Park of the Conero, characterized by large evergreen forests of the Mediterranean, from the cliffs overlooking the sea, beaches reachable only by swimming , by a campaign of high landscape value and rich in local products , such as lavender , honey , olive oil, legumes . Peculiar to the region are also working on Fabriano paper and that of musical instruments in Castelfidardo and Osimo .

The city has several beaches; the most central is the Passetto typical beach coastline high , full of rocks , including the Chair of the Pope ( one of the symbols of the city) , the rock of the Square, much appreciated for the opportunity to dive into the deep water . To the north of the harbor , the coast is low. In this area to remember is Palombina the beach , sandy , with an air of urban and lively folk , in view of the Gulf Doric and bordered by the railway line . The town is characterized by alternating bands of hills and valleys.

A STORY WELL KEPT

Pinacoteca Civica Francesco Podesti : Bosdari located inside the building , in Pizzecolli . Among others we can find works by Carlo Crivelli , Titian , Lorenzo Lotto , Guercino, Sebastiano del Piombo , Horace Genitileschi , Andrea Lilli , Francesco Podesti .

Cathedral of San Ciriaco : essential to the visit of the Cathedral on the Guasco hill that overlooks the bay and the harbor , and from where it dominates the city. Before RTEmagicC_duomo_ancona.jpgin ancient temple of Aphrodite the Greek era , following the basilica of San Lorenzo in the sixth century and, finally, the Cathedral dedicated to St. Ciriaco of Ancona in 1017 , is a classic example of Romanesque architecture in which a series of Byzantine and Gothic elements . Beautiful front porch with concentric arches and columns supported by the statues of two lions. In its basement are visible traces of previous and remote buildings on which stands the present building . The lease is the Cathedral a romantic point of reference because from here you can admire the beautiful sunsets over the gulf and the comings and goings of ships in the port.

Diocesan Museum : housed in the old Bishop’s located in the square of the Cathedral to his left. Rich in traces of a faith that has ancient origins , being tied to the arrival of Christianity, the first martyr Stephen , includes a collection of sculptures, paintings, sacred objects and the remains of the churches demolished or bombed (among all parts retrieved, suggestive those of the historic church of St Peter). Among the most famous pieces can not be named four tapestries with their bright colors , taken from cartoons by Rubens .

National Archaeological Museum of Brands is housed in the sixteenth century Palazzo Ferretti , allows an interesting journey through time thanks to RTEmagicC_Passetto Ancona.jpgtestimonianze – rich of all the civilizations of the region. It includes the following sections: Prehistory ( from the Paleolithic to the Bronze Age ) Protohistoric ( section featuring the museum , thanks to the beautiful artifacts of the people Piceno , Marche , who lived in the Iron Age , the section then includes the testimonies of ‘ invasion of the Gauls ) . For years he awaits the reopening of the Greek Section , which will exhibit the finds of the necropolis of Ancona , the Roman Section , also very rich , the Mediaeval and the remarkable numismatic collection .

City Museum is a museum of urban history , located in the Piazza del Papa Among the pieces to report the views of the city of Luigi Vanvitelli and a large plastic timber that reconstructs the city of Ancona in 1844.

Teatro delle Muse : the facade overlooking Piazza della Repubblica and is immediately visible to those arriving in the city from the harbor. Built by architect RTEmagicC_muse_01.jpgPietro Ghinelli Senigallia and opened April 28, 1827 , the original building has been preserved with the monumental neoclassical facade gable and bas-reliefs , as well as the entrance staircase . After extensive renovations from the ravages of war in ’43 and the earthquake of 1972, in the new theater was designed as an urban plaza characterized by two lateral porticos Istrian stone . Of great artistic impact the safety curtain , with bronze sculptures of Valerian Trubbiani . It ‘ a very modern : the great hall with stage, has 1057 seats divided between stalls and three galleries, there is also a small theater of 186 seats , three rehearsal rooms, dressing rooms for artists and foyer , large foyer for the public and the ballroom , offices and services . The Teatro delle Muse is one of the places of art, music and culture in the most prestigious center of Italy !

Arch of Trajan : situated in the northern dock of the commercial port of Ancona , is an elegant marble work turkish Syrian architect Apollodorus of Damascus , built in 115 d. C. in honor of the Emperor Trajan , who had to expand and improve the city’s port. The Triumphal Arch of Ancona , slender, elegant , harmonious, but at the same time imponenete is among the best preserved of the existing evidence and is certainly one of the most valuable monuments of the Roman Marches . Nearby is the Arco Clementino , Vanvitelli , access port on the walls .

A KITCHEN THAT SMELLS OF THE SEA …

The universally recognized symbol of the culinary traditions of Ancona is the ” stockfish all’anconitana ” , celebrated by recurring events during the year and protected by a special academy. Featuring a delicious fragrance , from a long cooking , the presence of potatoes into large pieces and an abundance of wine and olive oil mill. After the stockfish the other king of the kitchen is the Anconitana ” mosciolo ” , the local name of the mussel or mussel , which is bred in these parts , but you are fishing on natural reefs . Recently, the ” mosciolo Portonovo ” was recognized as ” protected designation of origin product .”

THE LEGEND OF ” THE SUNKEN BELL “

Under the spur of Guasco there are still the remains of an ancient rock on which stood the church of San Clemente with the name of the church is in fact indicated the rock . The church no longer exists, collapsed centuries ago in the sea due to erosion of the waves. According to legend, the church bell is still hidden in the bottom of the sea, and during storms still you can hear its sound , amid the roar of the waves . But they are not the most faithful to be called , but the sea creatures , who come in droves under the ancient rock.

Corso Mazzini, 67-0731 98991
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The territory has Arcevia settlements that come from prehistory to the present day. In the town of Stone Bridge it was discovered a settlement dating from about 20,000 years ago. The Copper Age is represented by Donelle, site of exceptional importance in the context of Italian early history. At the end of the eleventh century. B.C. (Bronze Age) belongs to the settlement on top of the mountain Cross-Guard that dominates Arcevia. The area come and offer testimonials very relevant during the period dell’invazione Celtic Gauls. In places Montefortino were a place of worship and a large necropolis from which they were recovered precious materials (weapons, ceramic outfits and golden crowns). In Roman times the territory of Arcevia was divided between the Municipalities of Sentinum, Ostra and Suasa, and several small rural settlements flourished especially between the first and fourth centuries AD. C.

The origin of the town of Rocca Contrada, Arcevia today, is traced, from an ancient legend, at the time of the invasion frank with Charles the Great (VIII-IX d. C.), as it would indicate the dedication of main church in St. Medardo, once highly revered across the Alps. Established in a border area where coexisted Lombards, Byzantines and Franks, Rocca Contrada strengthened himself up to form themselves into a free city between the twelfth and thirteenth century. After several sieges papal, the Roccheggiani opened the doors to Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta, thus returning allies of the Church. For his loyalty, she was awarded in 1449, the title of “propugnaculum Ecclesiae” by Pope Nicholas V in the sixteenth century. It became a place of residence for noble families, celebrities and high priests, enriching way of sumptuous palaces and works of art. When the State of the Church incorporated the Duchy of Urbino, the Duchess Livia della Rovere obtained the perpetual Governorate of Rocca Contrada leaving significant evidence. In 1817 Pius VII with the Apostolic Letter changed the name of Rocca Contrada in Arcevia, confirming the noble and ancient title of “city”. The provincial road 360 which goes along the left side of the valley of the river Misa, while the view opens from Mount San Near Monte Camiliano appears and the Parish Church of San Silvestro on the walls and floors of Montale immediately after the profile of the castle Piticchio and down the valley dell’Acquaviva you can see the famous wall of prehistoric Conelle, the road continues to climb switchbacks leads to Arcevia, the ancient Roccacontrada. “Roccacontrada castle is on the edge of Brand, towers and nature of place munitissimo, et in what is the Rock to the site and for strong walls. He was not hope to be able to force havere, but for siege or famine of water. ” So in 1434, John Simonetta, official biographer of Francesco Sforza describes Roccacontrada.

RTEmagicC_arcevia.jpgLa town elongated on a spur at the beginning of the valley overlooking to the Adriatic, today is completely surrounded by a mighty wall of white stone, with four gates and towers in defense of the old access roads. Cultural, tourist and agricultural important since the Renaissance, still retains the medieval urban structure.

The vast territory inhabited since prehistoric times preserves very interesting exhibits in the State Archaeological Museum of Old Town, from the Neolithic to the Gallic necropolis of Montefortino. At the end of the eighth century it became the first community of origin franc Lombard who devoted most important church in San Medardo, French bishop buried in a large Abbey in Soissons, while in the territory were built other monasteries dedicated to St. Michael the Archangel protector before Lombards and then the Franks. On Mount Camiliano September 16, 2007 was rededicated after complex restoration work, the ancient Church of the Archangel Michael, the first church in Italy dedicated to the state police. Between 1200 and 1600 Contrada Rocca was among the most important towns in the Marche for extension of conquered territory, population, because of its strategic location for military political alliances, for the manufacture of iron, ceramics and leather. Fortinbras arm of the Counts of Montone in 1407, called to the rescue to break a long siege, called Roccacontrada “foundation of his vast empire” resided there several times and in 1420 appointed his son Oddo Count of Roccacontrada. The episode is remembered by an imposing stele at the Bridge of Goro in the six hundredth anniversary. The current wall was built by Roberto Sanseverino by order of Francesco Sforza, his nephew in 1434.

Luca Signorelli lived in Roccacontrada 1507-1508 painting the grand panel painting and the Baptism in the Jordan to the Collegiate Church of St. Medard and RTEmagicC_arcevia3.jpgTrono Madonna with Saints for the Church of San Francesco, requisitioned by the French in 1811 by the Art Gallery of Brera, called the Pala of Arcevia and returned to the exhibition opened on March 13 by Vittorio Sgarbi will be open until 28 September. In the Collegiate of San Menardo there are also masterpieces by Della Robbia, Ridolfi, Cantarini, Ramazzani Piergentile from Matelica and Venanzo from Camerino, Conrad Teutonic, Leonardo Scaglia, Cesare’s Roscetto and memories of famous Arcevia, Angelo Rocca, Anselmo Anselmi, Father Joseph Giafranceschi, Jerome Marinelli. The urban itinerary in the historical center includes the church, the bell tower and the museum complex of San Francesco, the Theatre, the churches of Santa Maria del Soccorso, San Sebastian, San Francesco di Paola and Sant’Agata di Arcangelo and Andrea Vici, famous architects who will be remembered in 2008 with important celebrations, Marinelli Palace, Palace Mannucci-Ruggeri, Town Hall, Palazzo Anselmi, Leopardi Park Tower of Saint Lucia.

City of Camerano

Via S. Francesco – 071 730301

www.comune.camerano.an.it/

Camerano, the ancient “Cameranum” or “Camburan” as it is called in slang terms, has ancient origins. The first documented human settlement in the area of ​​the Camerano dates back to the period between the seventh and sixth millennia BC and it was inhabited by the ancient Piceno. Later, the territory passed from the control of the Piceni to the Romans. That between 1815 and 1819 was for Camerano a severe famine. In 1860 after the Battle of Castelfidardo and the defeat of the papal army was occupied by the Piedmontese that annexed to the Kingdom of Italy. In 1872, Camerano had built the theater “Maratha”. At the beginning of ‘900 were laid the foundations of the future development of industry and craft. In 1916 he was born in Camerano factory of musical instruments “Scandalli” and, in 1919, he formed the cooperative “The Emancipation” for making busts and caps. After the war, namely in 1964, the merger of existing companies, “Scandalli” Camerano and “Soprani” of Castelfidardo, was born the factory tools musicalil “Farfisa”, revolutionary for its time. They followed by small and medium industries of all kinds, though committed, especially in the field of woodworking, metal and plastic, as well as in the clothing industry.

WHAT TO VISIT:

Church of St. Francis (XIII century) founded according to tradition, by the same St. Francis, the building retains the original structure the monumental stone portal. Striking the adjoining convent later used as a town hall.

Castelvecchio on top of the cliff called “Saxon” lies the old medieval castle. Among the most important buildings in the palace of the counts Ricotti, still intact from alterations, as well as the remains of the church of St. Apollinaris (the oldest in the country).

Parish Church initially most small size, was radically transformed a Greek cross in 1676. In 1744 he was elevated to Collegiate. In the apse is a very valuable painting by Maratha, considered by art critics the most important early work of the painter cameranese.

Church of St. Germain typically rural, binds its origin to the colonies of Schiavoni (Slavic) emigrated to this territory in the fifteenth century. Of particular value the ancient organ now restored.

Mancinforte Palace (XVI century) the current architectural appearance is due to the restoration carried out in 1850. The very interesting garden located in the interior, which preserves the medieval forms of ” Hortus conclusus “.

The Gradina and tunnels not far from San Germano is a visible “chisel”. Although still remain unknown origins of chisels and their function, it is thought that these conical hills were fortified prehistoric villages. In the nearby areas there are numerous tunnels, water supply system or as a work of military defense.

Municipal Library has about six thousand volumes. Attached to the bottom Marinelli Library it is composed of 1,143 volumes dealing with different themes: dall’ascetica to church history, the mystical eloquence, etc. Of particular interest is the collection of Read Pontifical 1816-1859.

Camerano caves dug into the sandstone and also travel the underground connecting the city center with labyrinthine pattern. For a long time it was thought that they were the remains of ancient sandstone quarries or even places to store wine. But the explorations, the interpretations made, and tourist routes, which have made these caves accessible today, have revealed the presence in almost all areas of architectural embellishments, carvings and decorative details that little befitting sandstone quarries or simple storage rooms: times dome, sailing, barrel, circular rooms and columns particular architectural taste, decorations with friezes, ornaments and religious symbols are a constant entire percorso.Svelano eyes often astonished visitor a country underground fairytale full of charm , a secret Camerano where are concrete history and legend. The most plausible interpretation today is that of a residential, ritual, and defensive also not very remote since 1944, the entire underground system was used as a refuge for the population against the bombings.

Via Corridoni – 0732 973014

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While it boasts origins dating back to prehistoric times, this village of two thousand inhabitants experienced its greatest development during the Middle Ages, being enclosed around an ancient castle (probably XI century). He was part of the possessions of the monastery of St. Vittoree was also the Counts of Genga to whom it was named. Occupied several times by Fabriano (first Chiavelli and then Francesco Sforza), was born here Hannibal Gengadivenuto the Pope with the name of Leo XII.

Important from an artistic monument are: the Walls, the Church of St. Clement, the Abbey of St. Victor.

Among “stalactites” and “stalagmites”

Genga is famous worldwide for the Frasassi caves and spas that use a spring of sulphurous water that flows in the same throat: discovered in 1971 by CAI Speleological Group Marches of Ancona and opened to the public in 1974, they are a huge complex underground. genga brands

The route is very scenic and lighting, curated by acclaimed set designer Cesarini from Senigallia, accentuates the forms and colors of the concretions, stalactites, gigantic stalagmites, lakes enclosed between crystal arabesques, alabaster lance that detach from the majestic vaults. World Economy is the Umbria-Marche Apennines with a powerful development of the karst and the presence of an austere and untouched nature that keeps intact the signs of an ancient past. We Frasassi between two mountains cut to peak on a wild gorge into which flows with difficulty Sentino. The cliffs above the gorge have been gradually eroded by water thus becoming permeable. This corrosive action has also worked in depth, creating large fracture and cave complexes. A half wall of the right bank of the river overlooking the immense hall of the “Cave of the Sanctuary” certainly inhabited by prehistoric man.

Piazza Romagnoli, 6-0731 63013

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The walls of Morro d’Alba ensure the panorama sweet Marche countryside, marked by farms and hills crowned with picturesque villages. In spite of its size, Morro boasts some enviable primates, as being the only fortified town in Italy where the walls are covered for the full length by a covered walkway and equipped with arcades, the famous “shoe”.

At Morro it was found the famous gold medallion, now in Rome, showing the only known picture of coinage Emperor Theodoric and here comes also the rare bombards the fourteenth century now in Turin. Here he was born Enzo Cucchi, internationally renowned painter.

Morro d’Alba is lovely for peace and harmony of the landscape and the village, ideal for those who want to meet nature and history, art and culture.

The town hall was built between 1763 and 1775. In the premises of the residence communal houses various works, including an altarpiece by Claudio Ridolfi, painter of Venetian origin, but active mainly in the Marche, depicting “The Coronation of Virgin and Saints “and a painting of the seventeenth century depicting St. Michael the Archangel, once placed within local churches.

In the basement of the Auditorium S. Teleucania is a permanent exhibition of photos of the Maestro Mario Giacomelli on Cantamaggio.

SIROLO, I CARAIBI DELL’ADRIATICO

 

 

www.comune.sirolo.an.it

History of ancient beauty …

The finds along the slopes of Conero suggest that the territory of Sirolo was already inhabited in prehistoric times, and specifically in the neolithic age (about a hundred thousand years ago). Turning to the IV-III century BC, we find that the Greeks had already begun to build the support points along the coast. The civilization that gave however, to the territory of historical and cultural imprint SIROLO very special, was the Piceno, which are preserved innumerevolil and living testimonies. Sirolo, he is known as a land of heroic warriors, through the centuries, has been known for its power, its strength, thanks to its massive towers, its walls, its impregnable position that allowed him to withstand the attacks of assailants, they were Greeks, Saracens, the Barbarians or the powerful Malatesta Lord of Rimini (1416).

The presence of tools of all kinds of weapons and stone, also found recently along the slopes of Conero in caves and surface characteristics, suggest that the territory of Sirolo was already inhabited in prehistoric times, and specifically in the neolithic age, approximately hundred thousand years ago.

Passing a huge leap, to times closer to us, namely the third and fourth centuries BC, we find that the Greeks had already begun to build the support points along the coast. They were attracted not only by the beauty of women, aromatic taste wine, abundant fruit (strawberry, cherry, almond, walnuts), the game (deer, wild boar) and by the spring waters that flowed abundant. The civilization that gave, however, to the territory of historical and cultural imprint Sirolo very special, was the Piceno, which are preserved countless lives and testimonies.

Unspoiled nature …

Sirolo, he is known as a land of heroic warriors, through the centuries, has been known for its power, its strength, thanks to its massive towers, its walls, its impregnable position that allowed him to withstand the attacks of assailants, they were Greeks, Saracens, or Barbarians and even to the powerful
Malatesta (1416).

In a haven of unique beauties, profuse to full hands from mother nature, it rises above the sea to 125 m. altitude, breaking away and becoming known even in the distance from the flat coast and the other riparian countries, as if to recall the ancient deeds. Still wild beaches, coves, beautiful cliffs, caves, deep-blue uneven, the pine forests that reach up to the edge of the sea and Mount Conero behind, make Sirolo interesting, so much to be done by those who choose It goes in search of unspoiled nature.

 

City of San Marcello

Via Matteotti, 20-0731 267014

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San Marcello, located on the highest hill on the left dell’Esino, boasts a height of 233 meters above sea level, an area of ​​25.52 square kilometers and a population equal to 1,931.

The town, with a nice set of castle walls, is particularly rich in important buildings in the Renaissance style.

Around Mille come on “the highest hill in the area on the left side of the river” (English Benedictine, year 1029) Benedictine monks. By 1100 Frederick I, the boundary extends beyond the territory of Jesi San Marcello, taking it away in part to Monte San Vito. In 1213 Senigallia yields in Jesi a group of houses (Villa, not castle) in San Marcello. In 1429 they rebuilt the walls and the doors castle, destroyed in the struggles between Guelfi and Ghibellines; the ricostruizione place by Cardinal di Jesi. In 1511 San Marcello, one of the first castles, obtained the privilege to put on the emblem the lion rampant, along with autonomy in the area of ​​competence. In 1579 he obtained administrative autonomy, joining in Jesi, as required by the papal government. After that date, the history of San Marcello coincides with those of Jesi and in Vallesina.

The municipality of Ostra Vetere

Piazza Don G. Minzoni, 1-071 965053

www.comune.ostravetere.an.it

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The first archaeological evidence dating back to the Paleolithic, but the valley is assuming an important strategic and economic importance in the first half of the fourth century BC with the arrival of the Celts that the Umbrians expelled from these territories.

After the battle of Sentino (Sassoferrato) in 295 BC in which the Romans defeated a coalition of Celtic and Italic peoples, begins the Roman colonization of the territory. In the Carolingian period the inhabitants of this area went to settle the hill in front of the old center, who defined with a designation typical of this time of rebirth, “Monte Novo”.

During the ‘200 the village of Monte Novo it became a separate municipality, entering in 1251 in the sphere of influence of powerful countryside of Jesi. In the years following the annexation to the Kingdom of Italy will break up a fight between Montaldobbo, who in the meantime had taken the name of Ostra and Montenovo to contend for the cultural and historical heritage of the ancient Roman town and bear his name. In 1882 the City of Montenovo will, at its request, by royal decree, to turn his name into that of Ostra Vetere.

Comune di Corinaldo

Largo XVII Settembre 1860, 1/2 – 071 6793236

 

” Contention of the shaft of the polenta “
The ” Contention of the shaft of the polenta ” is the oldest historical re-enactment of the Province of Ancona , commemorates the victory of the Corinaldesi in 1517 against the army of the deposed Duke of Urbino Francesco Maria I della Rovere, who , for twenty days , had besieged without successful fortification of Corinth ( Guicciardini in his famous work “The History of Italy ,” says that ” … only Ascoli Piceno and Corinth resisted the army of Francesco Maria …”).

In the evocative and enchanting setting of the medieval center of the town perfectly preserved Corinaldese ( Corinth has the best preserved defensive walls of the Marches ) , among ancient buildings , streets and squares , hundreds of extras ( with period costumes made ​​by skilled local tailors ) , ladies and jugglers, sorcerers and warriors , fighters and acrobats , jugglers and artisans, flag bearers , drummers , trumpets , archers and dancers act as a support to the representation that culminates in the delivery scope ” Palio ” (the work of famous artists ) assigned the District winner of various competitions such as hopscotch , the prize of the archers , jousting knights and other races rionali .

The backbone of the Association, and therefore the same event (which traditionally falls on the third weekend of July, for over 30 years) is the ” Group of historic city of Corinth ignited REVIXI ” , consisting of over 70 items including flag-wavers, tambourines , trumpets , archers and dancers using a lighting and sound , fireworks and other very special and striking stage effects and music by setting medium – Renaissance , representing legends, tales , stories and tales of local tradition or drawn from famous works of literature : thanks to the spectacular choreography and exchange of flags of the flag , the choreography specially designed and thundering and powerful rhythms of drums and trumpets , the delicate steps of the dancers and the spectacular and accuracy of the arrows and fiery darts of the archers fails to intrigue both children and adults in a succession of dramatic scenes of battles with the flags of struggle against evil and love immortal.

Halloween – The Feast of the Witches 
Event which since 1998 has been held since the previous weekend until Halloween day (October 31 ) to the charming streets of the old town for the occasion turn into ” horror style ” reserving to the thousands of visitors who flock every year a week fear, but especially festive fun for families and looking for a quality tourism.

The huge success of spectators as well as the fantastic location and to emphasize that the event has had on various media led Corinth to be defined by the national press the “Capital of Italian Halloween” (2003, ” Il sole 24 ore “).

In addition to the many taverns (again arranged strictly by topic ) where you can enjoy the excellent food and wines of the area, to remember the many attractions : two-stage ” main ” ( The Land of the shore and Square ), which alternate performances of various kinds , House of the Spirits , Tunnel of Fear , Tower of Transformations , Zucchini , the market of artisans , the workshop “Building the fear ” , the street performers , the dance troupe Dark Angel , fireworks and the contest of “Miss Witch ” which each year aims to elect the ” Witch of the Third Millennium.”

 

City of Osimo
Piazza del Comune, 1-071 72491

www.comune.osimo.an.it

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Important market already in Roman times and a bishopric since the fourth century, the central area of ​​the city is also the oldest, as it was the first to host, during the Piceno, settlements.

In the second century. B.C. Osimo, already high in the “municipium” from Rome, was awarded the title of Roman colony. Back from companies Gallic Caesar tip of Osimo, the city opened the doors in 49 BC It is also one of the first cities to witness the spread among its people of the Christian faith.

In 754, with the descent of Pepin, king of the Franks, called in help from the Pope, Osimo is sold to the state of the Church, while preserving their autonomy. Passes under the feud of the Malatesta of Rimini who were driven out after a short period (1399-1430) and new citizens swear allegiance to the Pope. In 1435 he entered the city militias Sforza who remain there until 1443. She returned to the Church, is again Osimo at the center of fierce fighting, this time with the neighboring municipalities and especially with Ancona, on the grounds of the border. From 1797 it is under French rule until the advent of Napoleon, who occupies it in 1808. Return to the papal allegiance in 1815. Following the Battle of Castelfidardo (1860) the city becomes part of the Kingdom of Italy.

 

Municipality of Loreto

Via Asdrubali, 21-071 750561

www.public-o.it/loreto

Despite the limitation of the municipal area (just 17 square kilometers.) The town of Loreto is known all over the world for its sanctuary built around the Holy House of Nazareth who, according to tradition and as written on the epigraph of 1595 placed on the marble facing, He was transported by angels on the hill where now stands the monumental Sanctuary, on the night between 9 and 10 December 1294.

With the construction of the Shrine of the Holy House, whose construction began in 1468, they focused in Loreto numerous artists of various schools and trends among which we can mention the architects Mario Marino Cedrini, Giuliano da Majano, Bramante, Andrea Sansovino and Antonio da Sangallo the Younger. Perhaps few people know that the beautiful dome, turned to Giuliano da Sangallo, it is among the largest in Italy, after St. Peter’s in Rome and Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence.

Among the most important sculptures are reminiscent of the marble facing of the Holy House, within the Church,
which it was designed by Andrea Sansovino and others. Inside the sanctuary is decorated with precious frescoes by Luca Signorelli and Melozzo da Forli, who were the first in a long line of artists who enriched, with their works, and the Sanctuary that the complex monumental structure that was built around , including Lorenzo Lotto, Pellegrino Tibaldi, Federico Zuccari, Christopher Roncallie last Cesare Maccari.

Museum Gallery of the Santa Casa the museum is housed in the Apostolic Palace and contains paintings, sculptures, tapestries, ceramics, furniture, etc. from the Holy House or donated over the centuries. Very interesting frescoes by Lorenzo Lotto, that here he decided to end his earthly existence, and the collection of ceramics from the pharmacy. The Treasury of the Basilica includes precious objects of high metalwork as a silver crucifix sent to the Santa Casa da Christina of Lorraine.

For the testimony of faith long five centuries, certainly the most important work of art of the town is the Sanctuary of the Holy House, built starting in 1468, the interior is a succession of altars, tombstones, frescoes, gilded frames, etc. . The same relic of the Holy House of Nazareth was painted inside with votive offerings from 1294 onwards. The most significant work is undoubtedly the imposing marble covering the relic performed by the best artists of the ‘500 design by Bramante.