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Piazza della Libertà

Piazza della Libertà, Macerata

 tim76 Says:  Piazza della Libertà is the heart of Macerata. It's surrounded by beautiful buildings, such as the Loggia dei Mercanti (1505) and the Palazzo dei Priori (17th century), nowadays the town hall.There are two cafés on the square, but when we visited the square was empty and... 

Palazzo Mozzi

Palazzo Mozzi, Macerata

 tim76 Says:  One of the finest palaces in Macerata, Palazzo Mozzi, also known as the Palazzo dei Diamanti, was built in the 16th century. 

Church of Madonna della Misericordia

Church of Madonna della Misericordia, Macerata

 tim76 Says:  This church is the smallest basilica in the world. And small it is, as a matter of fact, another building was built around it, spoiling much of the exterior. The reason people come to pray in this chapel is the Madonna of Mercy (15th century) over the altar.The chapel is... 

Sightseeing in Macerata and Ascoli Piceno Province

Sightseeing in Macerata and Ascoli Piceno Province, Macerata

 Dayglo Says:  •Abbadia di Fiastra-(20mins-take the SS78 towards Macerata) A Cistercian monastery founded in 1142, the building material was taken from the near Roman city “Urbs Salvia” whose farmland stretched 30km to the coast in medieval times. Today the surrounding parkland is still... 

Museums in Macerata Province

Museums in Macerata Province, Macerata

 Dayglo Says:  Abbadia di Fiastra Archeology Museum Roman artefacts found at nearby Urbisaglia; Open 10-12.30 and 15-18.30 every day (from 20/06 al 15/09); 10-12.30 e 15-17.30 solo festivi (dal 16/09 al 19/06) You can also phone and ask to see the museum of rural life at the same place... 

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Villa San Raffaello: Wonderful villa with Le Marche's best view

Villa San Raffaello: Wonderful villa with Le Marche's best view, Macerata

 MikeyPalace Says:  LocationThe villa is set in its own farmland with amazing views of Le Marche's countryside, the town of Sarnano and the Sibillini Mountains. Whilst relatively isolated it is only 2km from the town of Sarnano.Nearby AmenitiesSarnano is a 15 minute walk or a couple of minutes... 

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Santa Maria a piè di Chienti

Santa Maria a piè di Chienti, Macerata

 tim76 Says:  Another beautiful Romanesque church in the Chienti valley, Santa Maria a piè di Chienti was founded by Charlemagne, according to legend. Actually the present church is a bit younger, from 1125. The building is made entirely of brick and is quite bare both from the outside... 

San Claudio al Chienti

San Claudio al Chienti, Macerata

 tim76 Says:  A road lined with cypresses leads to this Romanesque church, one of the hidden gems of the Chienti valley. It doesn't look like any other church in the region, leading some historians to believe it was the work of an Arab architect, one Abd Allah ibn Sulaym. Having served as... 

Sibillini Mountains

Sibillini Mountains, Macerata

 Dayglo Says:  The National ParkSarnano lies 1 kilometre from the Sibillini national park that protects the wildlife and medieval villages in this beautiful stretch of the Apennine Mountains. There are stunning rivers, waterfalls, caves, gorges and lakes within easy reach of the villa plus... 

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