The village of Costafiore is perched above the town of Muccia and, for this reason, played an important role in the area’s defense system during the Middle Ages, around the 1300s. In case of sightings, the inhabitants would raise the alarm by lighting a brazier on a tower, which is still inhabited today. The village […]

The name of the locality Maddalena di Muccia comes from a private estate, Villa Maddalena, built in the 17th century by Cardinal Angelo Giori. Maddalena has been an important hub since ancient times for pilgrims, travelers, and merchants. In this area, two major routes connecting the Marche and Umbria intersect: the Chienti Valley leading to […]

Massaprofoglio is a hamlet of the municipality of Muccia, located at 774 meters above sea level. This historically and scenically significant village serves as an ideal starting point for hikes on Monte Massa and for visiting the Torraccia and the remains of Prefoglio Castle. The Church of Sant’Andrea, likely built between the 12th and 13th […]