Fossombrone, Medieval commune in Metauro valley, Italy
The town stretches along the Metauro River at 118 meters elevation, featuring ancient stone buildings and narrow streets in its historical center.
Founded as Forum Sempronii by the Romans in 184 BC, the settlement relocated to its current position after the Gothic invasion of 409 AD.
The Archaeological Museum Augusto Vernarecci displays artifacts from Roman times, including inscriptions and the statue of god Vertumnus.
The Flaminia road connects Fossombrone to major cities, while local industries focus on wool, paper, and silk production.
The pentagonal Rocca Malatestiana fortress contains the Church of S. Aldebrando within its defensive walls.
Location: Province of Pesaro and Urbino
Capital city: Fossombrone
Elevation above the sea: 118 m
Website: http://www.comune.fossombrone.ps.it
Shares border with: Fermignano, Fratte Rosa, Isola del Piano, Pergola, Urbino, Montefelcino, Cagli, Sant'Ippolito
Website: http://comune.fossombrone.ps.it
GPS coordinates: 43.68896,12.80612
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:08
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