Things to Do – TDH Poggio San Marcello

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Castle and surrounding walls

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 […]

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Church of Saint Antonio

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, […]

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Church of Saint Marcellus and Saint Mary of the Mount

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 […]

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Church of Saint Nicholas of Bari

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 […]

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Church of Sant’Angelo

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 […]

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Church of Santa Croce and Fornace

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 […]

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Cultural, Theatrical, and Cinematographic Association ‘Gianpietro Bruciaferri

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 […]

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Poggio San Marcello

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. […]

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Porta Del Soccorso

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 […]

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Porta San Nicola and Civic Tower

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 […]

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Sanctuary of Maria Santissima del Soccorso

The Church of the Madonna del Soccorso in Poggio San Marcello is an important place of worship located in the heart of the village, in the province of Ancona. Its history is rooted in the 14th century, when Marian devotion began to spread thanks to the Order of the Augustinians. The current building, constructed in […]

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Tarcisio Tassi Avenue and Corriola Street

The internal urban fabric is crossed by a narrow longitudinal street that runs from gate to gate and is called Corso Tarcisio Tassi, flanking the two almost parallel and equally narrow streets (the street towards the eastern side is called Corriola, in memory of the climbing shrubs with frequent white, bell-shaped flowers). Even narrower transverse […]

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BARBARA Hair Salon

Here, among quiet alleys and stones that tell stories, works a passionate hairdresser, custodian of an art made of expert hands, listening, and attention to detail. It is not just a salon, but a meeting point: an intimate space where every client finds a warm welcome, smiles, and personalized advice. Every hairstyle becomes an expression […]

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Canto del Bosco

Canto del Bosco is born from the love for one’s territory, for authentic things, and the desire to share beauty. Nature surrounds the three available apartments, all with independent entrance and free access to the swimming pool, promising a quiet and relaxing stay without sacrificing comfort. The Canto del Bosco farm stay is located in […]

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CASA LEBENSBAUM B&B – Room with Private Bathroom

My house originates from a bioconstruction renovation project, utilizing the recovery and recycling of noble and ecological materials like stone and wood, and the use of green energy. It is immersed in a wood of oaks, walnuts, figs, and other fruit trees, and is surrounded by a massive lawn. It is an ideal refuge for […]

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Casetta del Vecchio Mulino B&B

The Casetta del Vecchio Molino B&B is a welcoming farmhouse from the early 1900s, recently renovated, that awaits you in the green countryside of the Marche region, along the slope of a gentle hill. It is surrounded by sunflowers, vineyards, and olive groves, but also by spontaneous nature traversed by a small stream that flows […]

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Cesaroni Estates

Located in the heart of Poggio San Marcello is the Tenuta Cesaroni (Cesaroni Estate), a family-run company founded in the early 1960s with its vineyards that “kiss” the Trabocco, a small natural waterfall that belongs to a soon-to-be-promoted National Park. Tenute Cesaroni owns vineyards of Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico DOC, Riserva DOCG, Superiore […]

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DA STEFA’NO Trattoria Pizzeria: Wood-fired Oven and Home Cooking

Da Stefàno is a trattoria where you can enjoy dishes made with healthy and genuine ingredients, which are carefully selected. For pizza lovers, the establishment offers excellent and fragrant pizzas made with 70 hours of leavening. First courses with perpetually fresh sauces, excellent desserts, and second courses prepared according to the Marche tradition, such as […]

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GORONI Agricultural and Wine Estate

The GORONI Agricultural and Wine Estate is situated in the Marche region in Poggio S. Marcello, the smallest Municipality in the Province of Ancona, at 410 meters above sea level. The Estate is located in a context deeply rooted in the Upper Vallesina territory and represents its typical rural traditions. The origin of the GORONI […]

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IL GIRASOLE” Grocery Store

Luca Gramaccioni, 25, chose to return to his village, Poggio San Marcello (Ancona)—a hamlet of 600 souls at 400 meters above sea level—to reopen a grocery store that had closed a year and a half ago and would have remained closed. The young man thus left the conveniences of the city and, with the support […]

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Loft with hot tub AIRBNB

An exclusive spacious studio apartment located on the ground floor with a hot tub for two. The living area overlooks the large outdoor garden. Amenities include Smart TV, air conditioning, heating, and WiFi connection. The apartment comprises an equipped kitchen, a living area, a bathroom, and a sleeping area with a double bed.

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Moriconi Pharmacy

The pharmacy offers a wide range of products for wellness and health. It stocks medicines, both over-the-counter and prescription drugs, veterinary products, homeopathy and herbal solutions, high-quality dermocosmetics, and products for infants and children. Furthermore, you can find dietary and nutritional supplements, gluten-free and low-protein foods, as well as medical devices and health items. The […]

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RENT/MAX Entire accommodation: apartment

An cozy apartment located among the fabulous Marche hills, with parking space in front of the entrance. In addition to being ideal for those seeking complete relaxation away from big cities, it is an excellent strategic point for visiting the Gola Rossa and Frasassi Park, the enchanting hilly villages straddling the provinces of Pesaro-Urbino, Ancona, […]

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SANTARELLI WINERY

Located in Poggio San Marcello, among the hills of the Marche region at an altitude of 350 meters, Sartarelli is a small gem steeped in the tradition of Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico. It is one of the few Italian wineries to practice mono-varietal production, focused exclusively on Verdicchio, an indigenous grape variety valued […]

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The Trabocco Park: a hidden gem between Montecarotto and Poggio San Marcello

Trabocco Park is a natural area of rare beauty located in the “vallicola” that marks the boundary between the municipalities of Montecarotto and Poggio San Marcello. The trail that runs through it once represented an important connection between the two villages. In recent decades, the path has been abandoned and overtaken by wild vegetation, but […]

From Santa Croce to the Church of Saint Nicholas

Starting from Santa Croce and following along the Crypt, we enter the village through the San Niccolò gate. We are greeted by the town square with the town hall and its small theater, as well as the architectural complex of Saint Nicholas (church and parish).

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Napkins and Waterfalls

The park follows a suggestive layout: gentle slopes interspersed with more pronounced ones, all connected by pedestrian paths. The footbridges crossing the moat, along with the enchanting patchy forest, rich in tree species of various kinds, and the widespread “vines” evoke a sense of adventure and strong novelty. The park is lush with rare plant […]

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Old Mill

In particular, only the ruins of the old mill remain today, but in the past, the water, through successive “trabocchi” and passing through little waterfalls and weirs, used to power the millstones that ground flour for the population of Montecarotto and Poggio San Marcello, and beyond: it was a place of great importance in the […]

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Piazza del Soccorso Piazza Leopardi

All that’s left is to cross the beautiful Porta della Misericordia and admire the castle walls with its battlements. Once you reach the final destination, you can admire the monument to the fallen, and if you have a passion for SATEFA’NO, you’ll find plenty to satisfy your appetite.

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San Nicolo’ Piazza della Misericordia

By carefully walking through the small doors and alleys, you reach Corso Tassi, leading to Piazza del Soccorso in front of the Sanctuary of Santa Maria del Soccorso. In this square, the local shop is ready to sell you the Fico Lonzino or satisfy your hunger with a platter of cured meats and excellent Verdicchio […]

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Lonzino di Fico

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