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, […]

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 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 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 […]

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 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 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 […]

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, […]