Ricina, Archaeological museum and site in Macerata, Italy.
Ricina is an open-air archaeological museum near Macerata, in the Marche region, built around the remains of a Roman settlement. The site displays the ruins of a theater, funerary monuments, and marble reliefs, explained through digital panels and three-dimensional models placed along the paths.
The settlement grew along an ancient Roman road and became a recognized center in the region over time. Emperor Septimius Severus elevated it to the status of a Roman colony in the early 3rd century, giving it the full name Helvia Ricina Pertinax.
The name Ricina echoes the ancient identity of this part of the Marche region and is still used today to refer to the site. Walking through the open-air area, visitors can read inscriptions left by people of different origins who once lived and traded here.
It is best to book a visit at least one day in advance, as access may be limited. The paths through the open-air area are easy to walk and lead to all the main points of interest on the site.
The museum provides tactile three-dimensional prints so that visitors with visual impairments can explore the ancient structures through touch. Braille cards are placed alongside the exhibits, letting people read about the site at their own pace.
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