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Things to do in Macerata Italy – what to see attractions and activities

Welcome to Macerata Italy. If you’are planning to visit Macerata for your next trip and you are looking for the best places to visit, here you’ll find tips and suggestions of most popular point of interest and activities not to be missed in Macerata and surrounding. Travelers will appreciate this italian town with his rich historical and artistic heritage, local culture and environment. Discover the monuments, buildings, natural treasures and all the details that characterize Macerata and its territory.  Share and suggest a place you've visited.

Macerata, a city rich in history and culture

Macerata, country avenue with cypresses
Macerata, country avenue with cypresses

Macerata, a city located in an area rich in history and culture surrounded by green unspoiled nature, it is one of the cities amp; agrave; which I love most in Italy. Also famous for the opera season in the original and evocative spheristerio held during the summer, Macerata joins the Association of Cities d' Art and Culture, thanks also to its more than numerous cultural artistic works of great importance.

In Macerata there is also one of the oldest universities in the world founded even in 1290.
A city that is now situated on a beautiful hill, it was originally founded in the plain below but when, in Roman times, it was besieged the inhabitants moved to hill where they built a new city.

Walking in the ancient city, I admire unbelievable the beautiful palaces of the 16th and 18th centuries that still shine with all their beauty. I begin the visit from the central square of the city, the hub of city life and where beautiful palaces of the 17th century overlook and then admire the Loggia dei Mercanti symbol of Macerata built in the 16th century by a genius of local architecture.

In particular, I was impressed with the clock tower erected in 1663. Hence the panorama that I admire is of an incomparable beauty. I walk away from the central square to enter and visit the interesting museum inside Palazzo Bonaccorsi. Finally, the cathedral of the city, the Cathedral of Our Lady of Mercy, with its wonderful frescoes to cover its walls and ceilings, left me a indelible memory.

written by Ralph Christie - Last update: 19/07/2023
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Museums

Collezione del '900 italiano a Palazzo Ricci

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.

Walls, towers and gates

Torre Civica

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.

Libraries and archives

Biblioteca Mozzi Borgetti

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.

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