Belvedere
Must-see
Once, the ancient Teatro della Rocca or Teatro de’ Nobili, part of the Palazzo Paradisi complex, stood here. Demolished in...
Library and reading room
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Inside the Civic Tower, the Municipal Library houses works of literary, poetic, historical, geographical, apologetic, religious, legal, economic, hagiographic, and...
House of Sixtus V and Giuseppe Sacconi
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The building is located in the central Piazza Umberto I, in front of the Palazzo del Governatore, in the heart...
Birthplace of Giuseppe Sacconi
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Along the streets of the “Peracchia” district in the historic center of Montalto, one can notice a plaque on a...
Cassero and former Sistine Mint
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This area of Montalto’s historic center takes its name from naval terminology, in which the cassero refers to the highest...
Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta and Lower Church
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Great monuments often become the symbol of the cities that host them, and this is true of the monumental Cathedral,...
Church of the Annunziata
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One of the three rural churches in the territory of Patrignone. Built starting in 1508, it features a small bell...
Church of Madonna della Pace
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A hidden gem at the end of a steep path descending from the walls of Porchia. Surrounded by vegetation, the...
Church of Madonna delle Grazie
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Located in a pleasant, sunlit setting, it is also popularly known as the “Madonna Tonna” (from tonda, meaning round) because...
Church of Santa Lucia
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The construction of the church was commissioned by the sister of Pope Sixtus V, due to the great devotion the...
Church of San Nicolò
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Overlooking Piazza Umberto I, it was already an oratory in 1566, when the Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament was established...
Church of San Nicola
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A modern rural church built near the Tesino River, almost on the boundary between the municipalities of Montalto and Castignano....
Church of San Pietro
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The Church of San Pietro is part of the Palazzo Paradisi complex, where it originally served as the private chapel....
Church of Sant'Antonio
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On the road leading to the hamlet of Porchia stands the Church of Sant'Antonio. The church dates back to the...
Church of Santa Maria in Viminatu
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The church is nestled like a jewel within the urban fabric of the village, a fitting description given Patrignone’s vegetation,...
Former church of Sant'Agostino
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Nestled in a lush pine forest, in a place that inspires peace and quiet, stands the former Church of Sant’Agostino....
Fonte del Cassero
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For a refreshing pause, there is the Fonte del Cassero, offering the cool waters of the Vettore. The fountain commemorates...
Giuseppe Sacconi
Notable personalities
There is a long-standing tradition regarding the origins of the Sacconi family, although it is not supported by documented evidence....
La Cerquatonda
Must-see
The Cerquatonna is a sessile oak over 300 years old, considered one of the most magnificent “green patriarchs” of the...
The Bonfini family
Notable personalities
Among the families of this territory most prolific of intellectuals and artists, the Bonfinis were the “ancient dynasties of the...
Lavatory
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A rectangular-shaped washhouse, consisting of a fountain surrounded by a wide, low brick parapet, topped with large travertine slabs sloping...
Libero Bizzarri
Notable personalities
Libero Bizzarri was born in Montalto delle Marche on May 3, 1926. He was a journalist, teacher, essayist, and film...
Monastery of Santa Chiara
Must-see
Just before reaching Piazza Umberto I, along the charming Corso Vittorio Emanuele, stands the Monastery of the Poor Clares. A...
Monastery of Santa Chiara
MUTEB and the Museums
Thanks to the Metroborgo Montaltolab project, the design workshop at the Monastery of Santa Chiara will host on the ground...
Monsignor Fabio Biondi
Notable personalities
Fabio Biondi was born in Montalto in 1533 into an “ancient and civil family,” closely connected by kinship and friendship...
Monument to Giuseppe Sacconi
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The monument dedicated to the illustrious fellow citizen, architect Giuseppe Sacconi, designer of the Altare della Patria in Rome, was...
Monument to Sixtus V
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At the southeastern entrance to the town stands the bronze sculptural work by Pericle Fazzini, dedicated to Montalto’s most illustrious...
Monument to the Fallen
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In Piazza Sisto V, on August 19, 1923, the municipality inaugurated the elegant Monument to the 100 sons of Montalto...
"Montalto Reliquary and the Treasures of the Sistine Museum" exhibition
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The masterpiece of French goldsmithing between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance thus re-enters the heart of its “dearest homeland”...
Mill of Sixtus V
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  Along the Valdaso, amidst orchards and vineyards, stands the monumental Mill of Sisto V, one of the rare examples...
Sacconi Museum
MUTEB and the Museums
Thanks to the Metroborgo Montaltolab project, Palazzo Sacconi, built by the eponymous noble family, will host a new museum dedicated...
Sistine Episcopal Museum
MUTEB and the Museums
Inaugurated in March 2002, the Sistine Episcopal Museum is located in Piazza Sisto V in the former seminary building and...
Oratory of Madonna di Reggio or of the Ghiara
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Overlooking Piazza Bonfini and featuring a harmonious little loggia next to the town gate, it bears witness to the devotion...
Bonfini Palace
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It is the most striking and important building in Patrignone, situated along the eponymous square. Dating from the 15th–16th centuries...
Governor's Palace
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In Montalto, Sisto V undertook bold projects that still define the town’s monumental character. His vision is evident in the...
Palace of Signora Camilla - Former Seminary
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On the north side of Piazza Sisto V stands the palace of the illustrious Lady Camilla, sister of Pope Sisto...
Massimauri Palace
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The construction of the palace began in 1576, when Sisto V’s sister, Camilla Peretti, purchased “four ground-level houses” to transform...
Paradisi Palace
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The imposing structure that rises on the central square is the ancient Rocca Castle, whose construction is believed to date...
Pasqualini Palace
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Among the most distinguished buildings facing Corso Vittorio Emanuele, this palace was built around the 17th century at the behest...
Sacconi Palace
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Palazzo Sacconi owes its construction to the noble Sacconi family of Porchia, which is also linked to the important figure...
Verdi Palace
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The origins of the palace date back to the 18th century, as evidenced by its architectural features reflecting the late...
Pope Sixtus V
Notable personalities
The era of Sisto V was marked by intense religious tensions. In the 1500s, the corruption within ecclesiastical circles, political...
Piazza Bonfini
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Named after the distinguished Bonfini family of Patrignone, the small square in the heart of the village is a true...
Piazza del Mercato
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At the entrance to the village of Porchia lies Piazza del Mercato. A gathering place and meeting point for the...
Piazza Sisto V
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Piazza Sisto V is the main square of the town, a crossroads as well as a place for socializing and...
Piazza Umberto I
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In the heart of Montalto’s historic center, initially named Piazza Felice in honor of the townsman Felice Peretti (later Pope...
Porta dei Leoni
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The third access gate to the village, Porta dei Leoni could only be crossed on foot. It is distinguished by...
Porta Marina
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Porta Marina is the eastern entrance to the Historic Center, also known as “porta a pede,” where the roads coming...
Porta Patrizia
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It is the other main entrance to the town, on the western side, also known as Porta a Capite, where...
Reliquary of Sisto V
MUTEB and the Museums
The small land of Montalto was elevated to the rank of “city” in 1585, when its most illustrious son, Felice...
Theatrical performance "Il Dio bambino"
Teatro
A new theatre season awaits audiences at the Teatro della Fiaba e della Poesia in Montalto delle Marche, running from...
Theatrical performance "In nome della madre"
Teatro
A new theatre season awaits audiences at the Teatro della Fiaba e della Poesia in Montalto delle Marche, running from...
Spettacolo teatrale "Le smanie della villeggiatura"
Teatro
Le Smanie della Villeggiatura  di Carlo Goldoni Arriva a Montalto delle Marche lo spettacolo della compagnia degli O’SCENICI! Domenica 19...
Theatrical performance "Ma che razza di Otello?"
Teatro
A new theatre season awaits audiences at the Teatro della Fiaba e della Poesia in Montalto delle Marche, running from...
Theatrical performance "Mio padre è Sylvester Stallone"
Teatro
A new theatre season awaits audiences at the Teatro della Fiaba e della Poesia in Montalto delle Marche, running from...
Theatrical performance "Poveri Cristi"
Teatro
A new theatre season awaits audiences at the Teatro della Fiaba e della Poesia in Montalto delle Marche, running from...
Teatro della Fiaba e della Poesia (former Church of Santa Maria ad Collem)
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Teatro
The Municipal Thater, today dedicated to "Fairy Tales and Poetry", has an ancient history and was originally built as a...
Lunaria Theater
Must-see
Teatro
Of recent construction, and both an ideal and actual extension of the square, it is a multifunctional space that, especially...
Civic Tower
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Overlooking Piazza Umberto I, the Civic Tower was originally built to serve as the seat of the Priors as early...
Torrione
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In the heart of the village of Porchia, in the Piazza del Mercato, stands the distinctive Torrione. Polygonal in shape,...
Alley of Poetry
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Strolling through the historic center, along its streets and panoramic views, one is captivated by the words of poets. This...
Visita Guidata gratuita alla Mostra "Il Reliquiario di Montalto e i Tesori del Museo Sistino"
Must-see
Il capolavoro dell’oreficeria francese tra Medioevo e Rinascimento, rientra quindi nel cuore della sua “patria carissima”, a Montalto delle Marche....
Visita Guidata gratuita alla Mostra "Il Reliquiario di Montalto e i Tesori del Museo Sistino" delle 10:15
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Il capolavoro dell’oreficeria francese tra Medioevo e Rinascimento, rientra quindi nel cuore della sua “patria carissima”, a Montalto delle Marche....
Visita Guidata gratuita alla Mostra "Il Reliquiario di Montalto e i Tesori del Museo Sistino" delle 16:00
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Il capolavoro dell’oreficeria francese tra Medioevo e Rinascimento, rientra quindi nel cuore della sua “patria carissima”, a Montalto delle Marche....