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Things to do in Sant'Angelo in Pontano Italy – what to see attractions and activities

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What To See near Sant'Angelo in Pontano

Urbisaglia (11 Km)

Castello o Rocca di Urbisaglia

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.

Urbisaglia (11 Km)

Museo Archeologico Statale

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.

Urbisaglia (11 Km)

Urbs Salvia

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.

Urbisaglia (11 Km)

Museo delle Armi e delle Uniformi

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.

Mogliano Marche (12 Km)

Museo Parrocchiale

The Parish Museum was inaugurated and built in 1979. It is located in the Church of Santa Maria di Piazza and contains different religious works within it. The museum is divided into rooms, including the Carteglory Hall, the Hall of Angels, the Rosary Hall and the Baptist Hall. There are numerous objects on display in the museum including sacred furnishings, paintings, and religious statues.

Pollenza (19 Km)

Museo Civico di Palazzo Cento

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.

Fiastra (20 Km)

Chiesa di Santa Margherita

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.

Other attractions in Sant'Angelo in Pontano

Museums

Pinacoteca Civica "Monsignore A. Ricci"

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Casa Azzurra

Loro Piceno (6 Km) - Contrada Grazie Fiastra 67 B

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B&B Antegiano

Belforte del Chienti (13 Km) - Via Madonna D'Antegiano 3

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The B&B Antegiano is located in the municipality of Belforte del Chienti, an easily-accessible village of 2,000 inhabitants, perched on a hill overlooking the valley of the river Chienti, between the National Park of the Sibillini Mountains and the coast. The property consists of two buildings, the main one (where the owners reside) being a stone and brick country house. At only five meters from the main house, a former hayloft has been recently renovated and turned into a comfortable guest house. A great deal of attention at B&B Antegiano is paid to reducing the environmental impact of the human activities and making the energy management of the property fully sustainable, as evidenced by the installation of photovoltaic panels and efficient heat pump system for heating and cooling the rooms. The property is surrounded by three hectares of farmland with a wood planted by the owners, an olive grove, a large number of fruit trees and vegetable garden. Available to the guests there are three double rooms, all provided with private bathrooms and a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside, the village of Belforte del Chienti and the Sibillini Mountains.