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Tarcisio Tassi Avenue and Corriola Street

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 […]
PZA del Comune 3
Castle and surrounding walls

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 […]
VIA Tarciso Tassi
Church of Saint Marcellus and Saint Mary of the Mount

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 […]
VIA dell'Emigrante 8
Church of Saint Nicholas of Bari

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 […]
PZA del Comune 5
Church of Sant’Angelo

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 […]
VIA Madonna del Piano 29
Church of Saint Antonio

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, […]
CNT Fossato 8
Church of Santa Croce and Fornace

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 […]
VIA Sobborgo 2
War Memorial

War Memorial

The War Memorial of Poggio San Marcello stands in the heart of Piazza Giacomo Leopardi, a symbolic place of reflection and remembrance for the local community. Inaugurated in 1921, the monument is a tribute to the town’s soldiers who lost their lives during the two World Wars. Made of stone and marble, the work is […]
PZA Leopardi
Town Hall and theatre

Town Hall and theatre

In the lowest part of the town’s interior, near the ancient entrance, stands a two-story building, reconstructed in the 18th century (1700s) by the architect Capponi of Cupramontana; it is the Town Hall (or municipal seat). The façade consists of a four-arch portico that leads to the entrance door. From the ground-floor offices, a staircase […]
PZA del Comune 3
Porta Del Soccorso

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 […]
PZA della Madonna
Porta San Nicola and Civic Tower

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 […]
VIA Sobborgo
Sanctuary of Maria Santissima del Soccorso

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 […]
PZA Della Madonna
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Living Nativity

Living Nativity

The Living Nativity of Poggio San Marcello is a tradition that dates back to 1990, when some teachers from the local elementary school, with the support of the community, decided to bring this historical representation to life. Over the years, the event has grown in participation and popularity, involving over 150 participants who recreate ancient […]
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