Houses and Fortifications

The Tower, also known as the “Torraccia,” located at 808 meters above sea level near Massaprofoglio, is accessible on foot. It is the ruin of a Varano fortification, possibly of Lombard origin, with a circular layout and a strategic position overlooking the Chienti Valley, surrounded by nearby woods. It is said that many once came […]

Prefoglio Castle (also known as Castello di Massaprefoglio) is a striking and isolated fortified complex located in the hamlet of Massaprofoglio, within the municipality of Muccia (MC), Marche. Medieval Origins: The original nucleus dates back to the 13th century, likely built by Lombard counts to control the Sant’Angelo valley, overseeing an important underground sanctuary and […]

The Ancient Da Varano Mill is located at the confluence of the Chienti River, near the town’s defensive walls. The river, which flows through Muccia, was historically diverted and split to flow around the village, serving as a defensive moat (fossa del vallum). Documented as early as 1502, under the Da Varano lordship, the mill […]

Villa La Maddalena was built in the first half of the 17th century by Cardinal Angelo Giori, originally from Capodacqua di Pieve Torina and Master of the Apostolic Chamber during the pontificate of Pope Barberini (Urban VIII). The connection between the Cardinal and the Pope is also evidenced by the recurring presence of the papal […]