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On June 25, 2021, within the framework of the European project Made In Land, funded by the Interreg Italy–Croatia 2014–2020 Programme, the Marche Region, in collaboration with the Municipality of Muccia and the project partner University of Camerino, inaugurated the new digital tourist information centre OSIC (One Stop Information Centre). This pilot initiative was launched […]
Beato Rizzerio Hermitage sanctuary
Culture

Beato Rizzerio Hermitage sanctuary

The Hermitage stands on the tomb of Blessed Rizzerio—a friar who was among the closest companions of Saint Francis. Despite his noble origins, he devoted his life to poverty and withdrew to live as a hermit in a cave among the hills of Muccia, where he died on February 7, 1236. His remains were initially […]
Da Varano Ancient Mill
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Da Varano Ancient Mill

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 […]
Madonna di Col De’ Venti Sanctuary
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Madonna di Col De’ Venti Sanctuary

The Sanctuary of the Madonna di Col De’ Venti stands at 750 meters above sea level, about 4 kilometers from the town of Muccia. It can also be reached on foot via a very picturesque country path. The construction of the church is linked to the story of a miraculous event. Following a plague that […]
Madonna di Prefoglio Church
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Madonna di Prefoglio Church

The Church of Madonna di Prefoglio stands near the ruins of the ancient castle of the same name, built by the Da Varano family of Camerino. The church was likely constructed around the 13th century as the castle’s chapel. In 1996, the building was restored with the help of the faithful, as noted by an […]
Madonna di Varano Church
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Madonna di Varano Church

The Church of Madonna di Varano was likely built by the Da Varano family of Camerino at the beginning of the 16th century as a votive chapel following a period of famine and plague caused by the advance of the Landsknechts. It is attributed to the same craftsmen who worked on the Sanctuary of Macereto […]
Massa Tower
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Massa Tower

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
Houses and Fortifications

Prefoglio Castle

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 […]
Roman Bridge
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Roman Bridge

The Roman Bridge is located within the municipality of Muccia, near the road connecting the town of Pieve Torina to the hamlet of Colfiorito in Foligno. It is indicated by a sign that leads along a dirt path. The bridge was once crossed by the Val S. Angelo road, a branch of the ancient Via […]
San Nicolò Church
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San Nicolò Church

The Church of San Nicolò was built in the 13th century by Umbrian-Marche craftsmen. The entire area was under the jurisdiction of the Bishop of Spoleto. The building is simple, with a layout resembling a Greek cross. The exterior walls are thick and clad with stone blocks, and the façade features some decorative motifs. On […]
Sant’Andrea Apostolo Church
Culture

Sant’Andrea Apostolo Church

The Church of Sant’Andrea Apostolo was most likely built during the time of the Counts of Profoglio, Lords of Valsantangelo, between the 12th and 13th centuries, in the Gothic style. In 1533, a stone tabernacle carved in bas-relief was created, which is still present on the wall behind the main altar. In 1639, the stone […]
Santa Maria in Via di Maddalena Church
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Santa Maria in Via di Maddalena Church

The Church of Santa Maria in Via di Maddalena was commissioned by Cardinal Angelo Giori as the chapel for his residence, Villa La Maddalena. The Cardinal had also built the Church of Santa Maria in Via in Camerino, to which he was very devoted, and he named the precious and beautiful chapel of his villa […]
SS Maria di Loreto Church
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SS Maria di Loreto Church

The church has a gabled façade once crowned by a bell gable with a single arch. Its stone cladding combines squared blocks with mixed-size stones. The façade features a central portal with brick jambs and a sandstone lintel, a decorative theme echoed in the windows located beside and aligned with the entrance. The building is […]
The Parish Church of Saint Biagio
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The Parish Church of Saint Biagio

The original church in Muccia likely dates back to the 15th century. Some blocked openings and the bell tower, built by reusing an ancient tower from the town walls, still survive from this early structure. In the 18th century, the parish church underwent renovation and enlargement; during this period, the nave was enhanced with the […]
Villa La Maddalena
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Villa La Maddalena

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 […]