Castello Lanciano
Castelraimondo
(13 Km)
The Giustiniani Castle of Lanciano or simply Castello di Lanciano, dates back to the period around 1240. It was made at the behest of Giovanna Malatesta on an old fortress. Since it has been owned by several owners, its functions and form have been changed over the centuries. Today, for example, this structure is used as a museum and houses various associations within it. Tourists can access it according to the set times.
Santuario Madonna delle Macchie
Gagliole
(10 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.
I Murales Braccano
Matelica
(15 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
(18 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.
Castello o Rocca di Urbisaglia
Urbisaglia
(15 Km)
The Castle of Urbisaglia is also known as Rocca. It was built in the sixteenth century, according to the Renaissance style, incorporating the remains of other buildings, always from the same period. Its main purpose was military and this is easily understandable given its structure. It is in excellent condition and open to the public.
Urbs Salvia
Urbisaglia
(15 Km)
Urbs Salvia is the largest archaeological park in the Marche region. The city was born in the 2nd century AD, while the most substantial part of the monuments was built in the Flavia age. After the destruction of the city in 408-409 AD by Alarico, the inhabitants took refuge on the Hill of San Biagio, giving rise to the first nucleus of Urbisaglia located in the Castro of Orbesallia.
Pinacoteca "Chiesa di San Giovanni"
Pieve Torina
(19 Km)
The Art Gallery is located inside the church of San Giovanni. Since 1985, many works have been kept inside, including several altarpieces belonging to the Churches of Pomarolo and San Teodora. In addition, of great importance is a cycle of frescoes preserved here, dating back to the second half of the '300. The Art Gallery is open to the public.
Museo della Nostra Terra
Pieve Torina
(19 Km)
The Museum of Our Land is located inside the fifteenth-century convent of Saint Augustine. In the exhibition halls it houses about 5000 objects and tools related to working life in the Macerata hill. The museum is also provided with extensive photographic and paper documentation that traces the artisan history of the peasant shops.
Museo Civico di Palazzo Cento
Pollenza
(16 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.
Museo di Storia Naturale
Gagliole
(12 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.
Pinacoteca Comunale
Matelica
(17 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
(17 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 delle Armi e delle Uniformi
Urbisaglia
(16 Km)
The Museum of Weapons and Uniforms is located in the structure of the Church of San Biagio, located outside the ancient walls. After representing the Shrine of the city for many years, it was transformed into a museum with the intent of collecting various war objects and military uniforms in memory of the wars of Modern Italy.
Museo Archeologico Statale
Urbisaglia
(15 Km)
The State Archaeological Museum was opened to the public in 1996 with the function of guarding the materials found, starting from the eighteenth century, in the excavations related to the Roman colony of Urbs Salvia. The exhibition is divided into two floors where the Temple of Salus Augusta and the materials coming from the theater are located, as well as monumental inscriptions of the amphitheater of the early imperial era.
Chiesa di Santa Margherita
Fiastra
(17 Km)
The Church of Santa Margherita was built at the end of 1300. The interiors were frescoed by the painter Girolamo di Giovanni. The scenes represent, on the one hand, the crucifixion of Santa Margherita and Saint Christopher and on the other the Saints Augustine and Sebastian.
Torre del Cassero
Castelraimondo
(11 Km)
The Torre del Cassero was built between 1311 and 1318 by the will of Raimondo di Attone da Aspello, Rector General of the Anconetana Marca. The building has a structure characterized by a frammist city wall, consisting of another 10 towers apart from the main tower. The property is 38.30 meters high.
Torre Beregna
Castelraimondo
(11 Km)
The Beregna Tower was built in 1382 by Giovanni da Varano. Initially, it was called Torre Troncapassi. In 1973, the tower was damaged due to severe seismic shocks. In 1979, the structure of the tower collapsed altogether. Currently only the ruins are visible.
Museo dei Fossili e Mostra dei Funghi
Pioraco
(17 Km)
Museo della Carta e della Filigrana
Pioraco
(17 Km)