| Muccia | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Marche | |
| Territory | Territory of Macerata | |
| Altitude | 454 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 25.91 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 929 | |
| Name inhabitants | Muccesi | |
| Prefix tel | 39 0737 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 62034 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
| Patron | San Biagio (February 3) | |
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 | ATTENTION:THE earthquakes that on 24 August, 26 and 30 October 2016 they hit the area of central Italy and caused damage or collapses to many buildings. After the last devastating earthquake, the town of Muccia was evacuated. |
Muccia is a center of Marche.
To know
It stands in a beautiful position at the junction of the Val Clementina with the Val di Chienti.
Geographical notes
On the Marche Apennines of Macerata, Muccia is 10 km from changing room, 42 from Fabriano, 36 from Foligno and 49 from Macerata.
Background
Its position, at the point where two Apennine valleys meet, has always been a reason for the development of trade and has made Muccia a center of trade. In ancient times its economy was essentially based on the processing of cereals; it had a substantial number of mills that served a large district. It was part of the domains of the Varano family who expanded the existing castle, which was damaged after being sacked. Currently of castle of Jupiter no trace remains; the castle of Massaprofoglio instead has been renovated.
The name Muccia is linked by some to the legend of the Roman Muzio Scevola, but scholars tend to derive from Gens Mutia. The existence of the town in Roman times is in fact well documented by many archaeological finds which are preserved in the Museum of Ancona.
How to orient yourself
Muccia: full screen map.Neighborhoods
The towns of Col di Giove, Costafiore, Giove, Maddalena, Massaprofoglio, Rocchetta and Vallicchio are other inhabited centers of its municipal territory.
How to get
By car
Muccia stands at the intersection of the
- state road 77 Val di ChientiFoligno - Civitanova Marche with the
- provincial road 256 Muccese which connects it with the Val d'Esino.
How to get around
What see
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- 1 Parish church of San Biagio. In the square of Muccia stands the parish church; it retains a beautiful bell tower which probably had defensive functions in the past. A wooden statue of the fifteenth century depicts San Sebastiano.
- Prefoglio Castle (in Massaprofoglio). Built in the fifteenth century by the Varano dukes, today only a few ruins remain. It can be reached on foot, on a hill overlooking the Valle Sant'Angelo.
- Church of Santa Maria Di Varano. The church built by the Varano in the sixteenth century has an octagonal plan and houses works by Andrea de Magistris.
- Sanctuary of the Madonna in Col di Venti, ☎ 39 737 646214. It dates back to the seventeenth century, and its construction is linked to the legend according to which two German pilgrims, who wanted to bring the 14th century table of the Madonna and Child to Rome, were forced to stop in this place.
- Massa Tower (Torraccia) (at Massaprofoglio). It dates back to the thirteenth century, and represents a ruin of the fortifications commissioned by the Varano. It is within walking distance. The round tower, in a dominant position over the Chienti Valley, was probably built on plants of ancient Lombard origin.
- Villa La Maddalena, via La Maddalena. Cardinal Angelo Giori in the first half of the seventeenth century had a pre-existing building restructured and modified bringing it to the aspect and dimensions that can be seen today. The Villa is privately owned.
- 2 Hermitage Beato Rizzerio (Hermitage Sanctuary Beato Rizzerio) (in Coda di Muccia), ☎ 39 0737 646527, ☎800 135599, fax: 39 0737 646527, @[email protected].
open all the year. Blessed Rizzerio was a disciple of San Francesco; in this hermitage, built in 1970, his remains are preserved.
open all the year. Blessed Rizzerio was a disciple of San Francesco; in this hermitage, built in 1970, his remains are preserved.Events and parties
- Patronal feast of San Biagio. February 3.
- Triennial celebrations of the Madonna di Col de 'Venti. First week of July.
- Handmade Tagliatella Festival. Second Sunday in July.
- At full speed. In mid-July.
- Trout Festival. First weekend of August.
- Truffle Festival (Massaprofoglio hamlet). Second half of August.
What to do
Shopping
How to have fun
Where to eat
Average prices
- 1 Hunter's Restaurant, Via Spinabello, 13, ☎ 39 0737 6461211. Also hotel.
- 2 Pizzeria da Nonna Papera, Via Varano, 8, ☎ 39 0737 646258.
- 3 [link not working]Col di Giove farmhouse, Fraction Col di Giove, 6, ☎ 39 0737 646291.
- 4 La Castellina farmhouse, Costafiore hamlet, ☎ 39 0737 646022.
- 5 Bar Pizzeria I Giardini, Via Giardini, 8, ☎ 39 0737 646205.
Where stay
Average prices
- Guest house I Folletti, Fraction Col di Giove, 4A, ☎ 39 338 4236973.
- 1 [link not working]Col di Giove farmhouse, Fraction Col di Giove, 6, ☎ 39 0737 646291.
- 2 La Castellina farmhouse, Costafiore hamlet, ☎ 39 0737 646022.
- B&B Il Borgo, Fraction Col di Giove, 7, ☎ 39 338 4236973.
- [link not working]Beato Rizzerio hermitage foundation, Location Coda di Muccia, ☎ 39 0737 646527.
- 3 Carnevali Hotel, Maddalena junction, ☎ 39 0737 646191, fax: 39 0737 646428. Also restaurant.
Safety
Pharmacy
- 1 Moreni Pharmacy, piazza Barilatti 3, ☎ 39 0737 648727.
- 2 Parapharmacy Moreni, Maddalena junction, ☎ 39 0737 648727.
How to keep in touch
Post office
- 3 Italian post, Piazza Barilatti, 5, ☎ 39 0737 646338.
