Province of Macerata

Macerata Province is an administrative region in Marche that stretches between the Potenza and Chienti rivers and contains around 55 municipalities. The territory features rolling hills and mountains that define the agricultural and rural character of the area.

After the destruction of the Roman settlement Helvia Recina in 408 AD, inhabitants relocated to higher ground and founded new settlements. These communities became the foundation for the present-day province.

The University of Macerata, founded in 1260, is one of Italy's oldest academic institutions and shapes daily life in the city through its focus on law and humanities. This scholarly tradition draws students and brings an intellectual character to the place.

The area is served by a network of roads and smaller routes connecting the various municipalities and countryside. Visitors are best served exploring by car to freely reach the scattered towns and landscapes.

The Sferisterio in Macerata city is a former sports arena that now serves as an open-air opera venue with performances set against neoclassical architecture. This transformation made it an unexpected home for classical performances in the region.

Location: Marche

Capital city: Macerata

Shares border with: Province of Fermo, Ascoli Piceno, province of Perugia, Province of Ancona

Website: http://provincia.mc.it

GPS coordinates: 43.30025,13.45330

Latest update: December 14, 2025 19:28