Sferisterio
Macerata
(22 Km)
A theatrical structure unique architecturally and an outdoor theater with a wonderful sound. The fronton gets its name and its particular plant segment of a circle to the original intended use.
Collezione del '900 italiano a Palazzo Ricci
Macerata
(22 Km)
Palazzo Ricci, one of the most important in Macerata, today restored to its former glory, is home to the Cassa di Risparmio Foundation of the Province of Macerata. The Palace hosts about 350 works including painting and sculpture, of the most significant Italian artists of the century, acquired in more than twenty years by the Banking Institute with the precise intent of setting up a collection which is now configured as one of the most complete collections of contemporary art in Italy. In the beautiful dungeons, periodically, exhibitions of high cultural level are held.
Museo Tipologico del Presepe
Macerata
(22 Km)
The Typological Museum of the Nativity Scene was established in 1964 by the knight Domenico Cassese. Inside, you can find Italian and foreign cribs. To name the collection of 4,000 pieces as figurines, animals and accessories of the Neapolitan 18th-century magicians.
Museo della Carrozza
Macerata
(22 Km)
The Carriage Museum was established in 1962 and is located in the halls of the old stables of the eighteenth-century Palazzo Buonaccorsi, in the heart of the city of Macerata. The museum was established thanks to a large donation of a group of carriages by Count Pier Alberto Conti of Civitanova. The museum presents the models of the most used and fashionable carriages of the early twentieth century.
Pinacoteca Comunale
Matelica
(21 Km)
The Municipal Art Gallery is located on the second floor of the historic Palazzo Ottoni. The museum contains works by various Italian and foreign artists. There are about 52 works by the great neoclassical painter Raffaele Fidanza and some paintings that belong to the period between the 18th and 19th centuries representing the famous people of the city.
Museo "Piersanti"
Matelica
(21 Km)
The Piersanti Museum was built in 1918 and included works that belonged to different churches. At the time when Sennen Bigiaretti was director, a large number of works were donated. Very special are the paintings belonging to the period of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries donated by the Marchesa Pulcheria De Santis.
Museo della Mail Art
Montecarotto
(20 Km)
The museum was founded in 1984, and had several locations, which were then abandoned. It was reopened in 2006 due to the Verdicchio Festival of Montecarotto, which is held once a year. In the gallery we find a collection of Mail Art, created by artists such as Vittorio Baccelli, Walter Pennacchi, Emilio Morandi, Anna Boschi and many others. It was Professor Bugatti who collected all these wonderful works over the years and then donated them to the museum.
Raccolta di Sant'Urbano
Apiro
(6 Km)
The Collection of Sant'Urbano is located within the homonymous Church, a structure of the eleventh century. It presents a collection of works of art of a religious nature, dating from the '500 onwards: paintings, vestments, furnishings and numerous other documents of great historical and cultural importance. They are mainly from gifts from Giacomo Baldini and other characters from the city who owned this type of materials. The exhibition is open to the public.
Santuario Madonna delle Macchie
Gagliole
(19 Km)
The Sanctuary of Madonna delle Macchie is also known as Santa Maria delle Grazie. It was built by Benedictine monks around 1171 and was used by the latter as a dorm for about three centuries. Today it is one of the most visited places of pilgrimage. In addition, it is one of the most beautiful examples of religious and at the same time artistic structure: a perfect combination of art and religion all to see.
Arco Clementino
Jesi
(16 Km)
Arco Clementino is located in the Municipality of Jesi in the province of Ancona. The monument was built in 1734, in honor of Pope Clement XII degli Orsini, by the architect Domenico Valeri. The Clementine arch is the gateway to the historic center.
Palazzo Pianetti
Jesi
(17 Km)
Palazzo Pianetti was built around the 19th century. This is built in Rococo style, but it is not noticeable from the outside, in fact the facade is very simple and linear. The interiors, however, are particularly rich and colourful. Today it is used as a Pinacoteca and is home to the Museum of Contemporary Art.
Palazzo Colocci
Jesi
(17 Km)
Palazzo Colucci was the residence of the Marquises Colucci, who adapted it to the current form between the 16th and 17th centuries. In addition, in the eighteenth century, it was modified again. Its structure consists of a linear façade and a rusticated portal that allows access to a large staircase. The Palace is in excellent condition today and is accessible to tourists.
Palazzo della Signoria
Jesi
(17 Km)
Piazza Federico II
Jesi
(17 Km)
Piazza Federico II is located in the city of Jesi in the province of Ancona. The old town has undergone some changes from the 17th to the 18th century. The square, built in memory of the great Emperor, has a rectangular shape. At the center of the square is a fountain, the work of the great artists Raffaele Grilli and Luigi Amici.
Monumento ai Caduti
Macerata
(21 Km)
The War Memorial of Macerata was built in the first half of the twentieth century by Cesare Bazzani. At that time the monument was seen as the entrance to the stadium, placed just behind it. It is an element that completes the neoclassical style of the entire square.
Archivio di Stato
Macerata
(22 Km)
The Archive was founded in 1941, following the steps of the city's Municipal Library. The goal of this institution is to collect objects and documents of local and regional heritage. As a result, there are numerous important historical documents inside, both ancient and modern, approximately 122,000 archival elements.
Biblioteca Mozzi Borgetti
Macerata
(22 Km)
The Mozzi Borgetti Library was opened to scholars on 31 March 1787. It is considered one of the largest in the region for its high volume volume, about 350,000. In addition, inside you can also find a rich photo library of almost 20,000 images (among them also photographic glass plates) and a huge collection of drawings and prints. Finally, the library has a musical and theatrical collection where you can observe manuscripts, posters, booklets and printed music.
Pinacoteca Palazzo Ricci
Macerata
(22 Km)
The art gallery was set up in the eighteenth-century Palazzo Ricci, and is one of the most important in the area. Currently, it houses about 300 contemporary works of art dating back to the '900, by artists such as Guttuso, Morandi and Campigli. The property is furnished with period furniture. Admission is free.
Torre Civica
Macerata
(22 Km)
The Civic Tower, also known as Torre Maggiore or Torre dell'Orologio, dates back to 1492. It was built by Matteo d'Ancona. After deep restorations dating back to 1653, the tower was completed. It has a height of about 64 m. The building has particular decorative architectural elements of the time. The heart of the tower is given by the beautiful clock. From the terrace of the Tower you can admire a view that includes an area that extends from the Sibillini mountains to the sea. It is now open to the public.
Cattedrale di Macerata
Macerata
(22 Km)
The Cathedral of Macerata is the episcopal church of the Diocese. Built in the fifteenth century, it subsequently underwent a renovation that transformed it into a neoclassical style. The facade features the remains of a Gothic bell tower built in 1467. Inside there are several works including a shovel depicting the Madonna and Child between Saints Antonio Abbot and Julian.
Statua Giuseppe Garibaldi
Macerata
(21 Km)
Giuseppe Garibaldi arrived in Macerata on 10 December 1848. The creation of the hero Garibaldi from history to myth, is curated by the State Archives of Macerata.
Biblioteca Nazionale
Macerata
(21 Km)
The National Library of Macerata started its activity on 1 December 1990 and is located on the mezzanine floor of the former Palace of Justice. The institute was born from the collaboration between the Ministry for Cultural and Environmental Heritage and the University of Macerata and was officially opened to the public on 11 February 1992. The library has as its book heritage about 76,000 volumes, 3,600 brochures and 340 periodicals.
I Murales Braccano
Matelica
(17 Km)
To see all these beautiful designs we have to visit the whole city, because they are everywhere. The murals were made by the boys of the Accademia di Brera, and are often restored in order that they are always in good condition.
Torre Onglavina
Treia
(12 Km)
The tower was built during the twelfth century, as part of the homonymous castle, from which nothing left. It is a crenellated structure of polygonal plant, which was built for defensive reasons. During the 1950s, the building underwent a series of restorations and for this reason the building is still in excellent condition today.
Museo Civico di Palazzo Cento
Pollenza
(17 Km)
The Civic Museum of Palazzo Cento is located inside the homonymous Palace, built in the 16th century. You can admire the 6th — 9th century BC tombs coming from the necropolis of Moie di Pollenza. To enrich the Museum there are also some Roman finds dating back to the first century BC, among which there is a splendid floor with a painted wild boar hunt scene. The route is completed by some ceramics from the Porta del Colle factory, dating back to the 16th century.
Civica Raccolta d'Arte
Castelplanio
(17 Km)
The Civic Art Collection is located on the main floor of the Palazzo Fossa Mancini. Here it is possible to admire stuccoes, canvases and frescoes from the eighteenth century. There are also some Roman and medieval epigraphs. Of great importance is a fresco by the painter Andrea da Jesi from the fifteenth century. A municipal wine shop has also been attached to the museum where you can taste the typical wines of the area.
Museo di Storia Naturale
Gagliole
(19 Km)
The spouses Paolo Paoletti and Onelia Marasca, in the year 2000, founded the Museum of Natural History. The Museum is famous and known for its palaeontological and mineral collections dating back to the 1960s. Its objective is to make nature known and appreciated to a very wide audience.
Museo della Civiltà Contadina
Filottrano
(14 Km)