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5 Unmissable Experiences in the Wounded Yet Tenacious Heart of the Marche
Muccia, a small village in the Marche region marked by the 2016 earthquake, today stands as a place of rebirth and authenticity. Its territory is rich in spirituality, from the Hermitage of Beato Rizzerio to rural sanctuaries and historic churches, some still awaiting restoration. The landscapes of the Sibillini Mountains, accessible via well-marked hiking trails, […]
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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 […]
LOC Coda di Muccia
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F.lli Reversi Iron Artisans
The Reversi Brothers represent a historic artisan workshop based in Muccia, specializing in the artistic craftsmanship of wrought iron. Over the years, the Reversi family has built a strong reputation throughout the area for the quality and originality of their iron and metal creations. In addition to gates, doors, and railings, visitors can choose from […]
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Maddalena Locality
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 […]
LOC Maddalena
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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 […]
LOC Col De' Venti
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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 […]
LOC Massaprofoglio
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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 […]
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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 […]
LOC Massaprofoglio
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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 […]
LOC Massa
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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 […]
LOC Costafiore
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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 […]
LOC Massaprofoglio
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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 […]
LOC Maddalena
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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 […]
LOC Coda di Muccia
Maddalena Locality
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 […]
LOC Maddalena
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 […]
LOC Col De' Venti
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 […]
LOC Massaprofoglio
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 […]
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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 […]
LOC Massaprofoglio
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 […]
LOC Massa
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 […]
LOC Costafiore
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 […]
LOC Massaprofoglio
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 […]
LOC Maddalena
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 […]
LOC Costafiore
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 […]
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