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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]