Macerata, Historic town in Marche region, Italy
Description
Macerata is a comune in the Province of Macerata in the Marche region of central Italy. The town spreads across a hill between the Potenza and Chienti rivers, surrounded by fields and gentle slopes extending in all directions.
History
The settlement emerged in the 10th century after the nearby Roman town of Helvia Recina was destroyed by Visigoths in 408. Over time, it became a regional trading center that gained urban privileges during the late medieval period.
Culture
The town takes its name from the maceriae, medieval fortified walls still visible in sections of the old center. Local festivals fill the squares with music and theater during summer months, while residents gather in the cafés around Piazza della Libertà.
Practical
The historic core is walkable and most points of interest lie close together. The town hosts a university founded in 1290, and its buildings are scattered across the center.
Did you know?
The Loggia dei Mercanti, built between 1485 and 1491, displays columns and arches that recall the trading traditions of the town. The Sferisterio, a neoclassical amphitheater from 1820, hosts open-air opera performances during the summer season.
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267 m
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Ricina
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214 m
Palace Buonaccorsi
146 m
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44 m
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San Giuliano Church
244 m
Mozzi Borgetti Town Library
293 m
Museo Palazzo Ricci
296 m
San Filippo Neri, Macerata
209 m
Teatro Lauro Rossi
60 m
Loggia dei Mercanti
54 m
Palazzo Compagnoni Marefoschi, Macerata
133 m
Civic Museum of Palazzo Buonaccorsi
146 m
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127 m
Museo della Scuola Paolo e Ornella Ricca
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589 m
San Giovanni Cathedral
312 m
Sasso D'Italia
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206 m
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1.4 km
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