| San Ginesio | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Marche | |
| Territory | Territory of Macerata | |
| Altitude | 693 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 78.02 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 3.438 (2017) | |
| Name inhabitants | ginesini | |
| Prefix tel | 39 0733 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 62026 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
| Patron | San Ginesio | |
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San Ginesio is a city of Marche.
To know
Geographical notes
City located on a hill.
When to go
The best seasons for a visit are autumn and spring.
Background
Built in the 6th century AD, in the 12th century it became a municipality.
In 1230 it was the scene of internal city fights and with the neighboring cities: Ascoli, Tolentino, Belforte, Matelica and Fermo.
In 1350 he allied himself with the Visconti. A second circle of walls was built between the 14th and 15th centuries. In 1435 it suffered the siege of Francesco Sforza, but in 1443 it was resumed by Piccinino.
How to orient yourself
San Ginesio: full screen map.How to get
By plane
- The nearest airport is the "Raffaello Sanzio" of Ancona and then continue by bus or train.
By car
- A14 motorway Milan-Bari (Exit Civitanova-Macerata).
- Civitanova highway-Foligno (Macerata Ovest exit-Sforzacosta)
- State road 77-78
On the train
- Railway line Fabriano-Civitanova (Urbisaglia-Sforzacosta stop)
By bus
- Autolinee Contram Mobilità: Line Macerata-San Ginesio.
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How to get around
By public transport
- Contram mobility. The company in charge of extra-urban transport. You can search for the route in real time on their website.
What see
- Medieval walls. Dating back to the fourteenth century, equipped with towers and bulwarks.
- Porta Picena. The main entrance door.
- Pilgrims' hospital. From the end of the 13th century with a portico with low alternately octagonal and round columns supporting lowered arches.
- Collegiate. Of Romanesque foundation, with a late Gothic façade and rich portal. The terracotta decoration is of a Germanic type and was made by Enrico Alemanno in 1421. The bell tower on the right was rebuilt in the upper part in the Baroque period. The interior due to the 2016 earthquake is unusable.
- Unusable monuments due to the 2016 earthquake
- Church of San Francesco. Original thirteenth-century construction with ornate Roman-Gothic portal and apse.
- Church of San Sebastiano. Former fourteenth-century church with the ancient section of the civic museum-art gallery "Scipione Gentili".
- Municipal Theater "Giacomo Leopardi". From 1860.
Events and parties
- Feast of the Befana.
January 6. - Historical re-enactment "Return of the exiles". Triennial in June. It tells of the three hundred sanginesini who, between the year 1450 and 1460, exiled on charges of sedition for the restoration of the monarchy, found refuge in Siena.
- International early music competition (Selìfa Award). Third weekend of November.
- Ancient fair of Sant'Andrea. Last Sunday of November. Christmas markets, street food, typical agri-food products and much more.
January 6.What to do
Shopping
How to have fun
Night clubs
- Mirage Disco Club.-->
Where to eat
Moderate prices
- Park front restaurant. Grilled meat specialties.
Where stay
Average prices
- Villa Sabrina Country House & Osteria.
Safety
- Municipal police, 39 0733 1960104.
- Emergency medical Service, 39 0733 663140 (Location Sant'Angelo in Pontano).
- Association of rescue volunteers and public assistance (Location Passo San Ginesio), ☎ 39 0733 663615.
How to keep in touch
Around
- Sant'Angelo in Pontano - Homeland of S. Nicola da Tolentino.
- Cessapalombo - With the abbey of SS. Salvatore attributed to San Romualdo di Ravenna. The foundation dates back to the 11th century.
- Lake of Fiastra
- Sarnano - Spa center.
Other projects
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