Civitanova Marche - Civitanova Marche

Civitanova Marche (Citanò in Civitanova dialect) is a city of 42,251 inhabitants of the Marche of the province of Macerata.

To know

Civitanova Marche is a popular destination for shoppers in the footwear sector who usually go to one of its outlets at affordable prices. It stands out above all for being a sought-after seaside destination, maximizing revenues and presences in the summer period.It is also well arranged geographically, which makes it an excellent starting point for an active holiday: the state road 77 connects it to the villages of the interior of Macerata and Umbria, towards the Sibillini Mountains and the A14 motorway connects it to the north and south to the rest of the Marche coast.

The promenade, connected by a convenient cycle path, offers soft sandy beaches north of the port (otherwise quite rare for this portion of the coast) clean and well equipped, and not too deep waters near the shoreline, ideal for the whole family. To the south, wide stony beaches are served by bathing establishments (including a beach equipped for dogs) and a portion of free beach in the center of the south promenade is a favorite place for kite surfers looking for wind and waves.

Geographical notes

The territory has the conformation of a coastal hill, with an altitude level between 3 and 223 m a.s.l. in Contrada San Savino.

The typical conformationcomb of the Marche hills is recognizable by the opposition of the Chienti Valley with the hilly group where Civitanova Alta rests, which slopes gently towards the sea on the suggestive Palazzaccio road, with an altitude of 100 m a.s.l. and a few hundred meters from the Adriatic Sea.

From the orographic point of view, the municipal territory develops starting from the Chienti Valley to the south and continues to the north alternating between hills and small valleys, swinging gradually until reaching Civitanova Alta and then continuing towards the area of ​​Villa Conti, Palazzaccio , Mori and Alviano. Small hilly areas located at an altitude of 100-120 m s.l.m from which you can see the nearby Adriatic Sea.

When to go

The tourist season par excellence is the summer one, being a typically seaside destination, but the plurality of commercial activities mean that Civitanova receives a consistent number of arrivals and presences even in the low season, being still one of the most renowned cities in the Macerata both industrial and tourist level.

How to orient yourself

Neighborhoods

The peculiarity of Civitanova lies not so much in the plurality of its neighborhoods as in the clear division between Civitanova Porto (coastal area) and Civitanova Alta (hilly area). To the south, the municipal territory, indicatively for the Risorgimento, Centro and Santa Maria Apparente districts, the city rests on the alluvial plain of the Chienti river. Along the coastal area, the districts of Centro, Fontespina and San Gabriele rest partially on the deposits of the coastal plain while Civitanova Alta rests on a hill at 155 m. s.l.m.

How to get

By car

• From north to south take the A14 motorway (from the north in the direction of Ancona and from the south in the direction of Naples), exit at Civitanova Marche, take the SS 485 to enter Civitanova Marche.
• From Foligno take the SS 77 towards Civitanova Marche, turn onto the SS 16, continue on the SS 485 to enter Civitanova Marche.

On the train

• Railway station ofCivitanova Marche. To consult the train timetables visit the website of the state Railways

By bus

• Bus linesContram (www.contram.it/)
• Bus linesStart (www.startspa.it/)
• Bus linesSteat (www.steat.it/)

How to get around

Civitanova Marche has a traffic that is not always smooth as well as a very limited number of parking lots; it is therefore advisable to move around using public transport or by bicycle as the city has several cycle paths that connect any neighborhood to the center. For those coming from outside there are exchanger parking areas served in summer by free shuttles.

By public transport

The timetables of public transport can be consulted on the site atac-civitanova.it.

What see

• Civic Art Gallery Moretti Modern Art Gallery ", Annibal Caro Course No. 24, ☎ 39 0733 891019, @[email protected]. Pinacoteca located in the Civitanova Marche district, offers both an ancient collection of furnishings and paintings of the '500 and' 700, and a modern collection that includes artists such as Severini, Tulli and the local Arnoldo Ciarrocchi. 
• Cesarini-Sforza Ducal Palace, Liberty Square (Civitanova Alta). 
• Cesarini-Sforza Palace, Piazza XX Settembre (Civitanova Porto). The Cesarini-Sforza Palace, seat of the Civitanova Town Hall, is an imposing brick building in neoclassical style with Renaissance motifs on the front. Erected in 1862 by Duke Lorenzo Sforza, annexed to the fifteenth-century walls of which no trace remains, the clock still functioning and backlit was later added. It currently dominates the main square of Porto Civitanova.

On the north side it houses the Rossini cine-theater and under the portico the historic premises of the former Caffè Annibal Caro, known as "Maretto". 

• Palace of the Delegation. 
• Lido Cluana, Viale Giacomo Matteotti, 1, ☎ 39 388 583 5284. Once two Art Nouveau buildings directly overlooking the beach, after the coast has advanced it has become a beautiful square located as the crow flies between the town and the south promenade. Over time destined for different uses (the last one a restaurant and a pastry shop), they are currently empty and sometimes the seats of events promoted by the municipality. 
• Villa Conti. Also known as Villa San Michele, but mainly known as Villa Conti, whose park was free to visit until recently but now in private hands. Villa in eclectic Art Nouveau style from the Marche region, built in the late 1910s. 
• Villa Eugenia. Villa Eugenia takes its name from the wife of Napoleon III, Eugenia de Montijo. It is currently in ruins and closed to the public because it is in private hands. 
• Cinta Muraia of Civitanova Alta. 
• Sanctuary of San Marone Martire. 
• Church of Sant'Agostino. 
• Church of San Francesco. 
• Collegiate Church of St. Paul the Apostle. 
• Church of Cristo Re. 

Events and parties

• Civitanova Dance. 
• Futura Festival. 

What to do

Shopping

The main areas for shopping are the city center (Corso Umberto I and the rest of the seaside village) and the commercial area, around the entrance to the A14, where there are several department stores and the Cuore Adriatico, a very recent shopping center. construction.

Grocery stores are well distributed throughout the municipality, with obvious concentration in the further downstream districts. Shops tend to be open until 8pm with few exceptions.

The weekly market is held on Saturday morning in Piazza XX Settembre, in front of the town hall, and in the neighboring streets. Given the proximity of various industries and leather goods, the stalls selling shoes are very popular where it is often possible to find second-hand high quality footwear and samples from neighboring companies.

• Adriatic heart, Via S. Costantino, 98, @[email protected]. Shopping center. 

How to have fun

Night clubs

Donoma Sound Theater & Food, Via Garibaldi at the corner with Via Mazzini, 43, ☎ 39 0733 775860, @[email protected]. 

Where to eat

Civitanova has been affected in recent years by a boom in the catering sector, resulting in a large concentration of all different places, at all prices and for all preferences. The visitor is therefore spoiled for choice and food for all budgets.

The restaurants specializing in fish, as you might expect, focus on the waterfront and in general in the coastal neighborhoods. Some take advantage of the nearby port, ensuring the supply of fresh Mediterranean fish. Along with the historic and more classic restaurants, the rising star of street food venues stands out, much loved by young people for their low prices and original offer.

Average prices

• 43.31724413.7229911 Chalet Galileo, Viale IV November, 20, ☎ 39 0733 817656, @[email protected]. Chalet and fish restaurant. 
• 43.3233413.7173122 Centenary BeBop Restaurant, via Cristoforo Colombo, 190, ☎ 39 0733 817967. For meat lovers. 

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