The Castle of Poggio San Marcello, located in the heart of the namesake Marche village, is a fascinating testimony to the region’s medieval history. Built in the 13th century, the castle stands on a hill 387 meters above sea level, offering a panoramic view of the surrounding valley. Of the Medieval Castle from the beginning […]

The façade of the small Church of Saint Anthony features a pediment and a rose window above the entrance portal. The church, built with a masonry structure, is currently in a very advanced state of material decay: the roof and part of the bell tower have collapsed, and significant cracks are visible in the masonry, […]

San Marcello: Scholars acknowledge the existence of the “Romanesque Monastic” Church of San Marcello dating back to the 12th century. It is first mentioned in the “Rationes” (records) of 1290 and was rebuilt between 1400 and 1500. It still stands today on the hilltop overlooking the castle and the curtain wall, and was the first […]

HISTORY By the end of the 12th century, the community of Poggio San Marcello already venerated Saint Nicholas of Bari as its patron, to whom it dedicated an oratory near what was then the only entrance gate to the village (the one that now stands adjacent to the church); taking advantage of a period when […]

The Church of Sant’Angelo, located in Poggio San Marcello (AN), is a small but charming subsidiary church that represents an important spiritual landmark for the local community. With an intimate and secluded atmosphere, the church stands out for its historical and architectural value, embodying the religious traditions of the area. It is an ideal place […]

In Poggio San Marcello, there is a beautiful small temple (tempietto) of perfect 18th-century style, datable between 1738 and 1740, which still exists as the Oratory of Santa Croce (Holy Cross) and is attributable to the well-known local architect of the time, Mattia Copponi (perhaps the first work done by the architect himself, who was […]

The passion for theater in Poggio San Marcello dates back (with documents in hand) to the 1600s, but with the construction of the beautiful Theater in 1877, several theatrical companies began to form, composed not only of residents of Poggio San Marcello but also people from outside the town. In the 20th century (1900s), we […]

Poggio San Marcello is a small Italian municipality located in the province of Ancona, in the Marche region. This picturesque village is known for its enchanting rural landscape, historical architecture, and quiet atmosphere. It offers a glimpse into traditional Italian village life, with narrow cobbled streets, historic buildings, and breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. […]

Porta del Soccorso is one of the historic entrances to the village of Poggio San Marcello, built in 1641 to facilitate access to the town and strengthen its defenses. Located along the curtain wall, this gate is easily recognizable thanks to the presence of the Coat of Arms of the Municipality of Jesi, testifying to […]

Porta San Nicola is one of the ancient access gates to the fortified village of Poggio San Marcello, dating back to the 15th century. For a long time, it represented the only entrance to the town, guarding the access to the historic center within the medieval defensive wall. Built with solid stone structures, it integrates […]