Sarnano - Sarnano

Sarnano is a city in the region Marche, in the province of Macerata, located in the heart of the Sibillini Mountains.

To know

Geographical notes

Sarnano rises at the foot of the Sibillini Mountains, on the right of the river Tennacola. Its territory is mainly hilly and turns west into a mountainous area, with the main peaks of Mount Castel Manardo, Sassotetto and Pizzo di Meta. Between Pizzo di Meta and Punta di Ragnolo rest the plateaus called Piani di Ragnolo, bordering Fiastra is Bolognola.

When to go

You can visit Sarnano in every time of the year. The landscape offers in every season views of the hills and the overhanging Sibillini Mountains. The historic center, dating back to the 13th century and entirely in red brick, is one of the best preserved in the Marche. In winter season it is possible to ski thanks to the ski lifts present in the municipal area, in the ski resorts of Sassotetto and Santa Maria Maddalena. In addition, the Terme di Sarnano always offer the opportunity to take advantage of natural treatments and cures, most of which are based on sulphurous waters that flow into the area.

Background

Sarnano was born as a free municipality on 1 June 1265, when the Cardinal Paltinieri frees the inhabitants of the Comunanza of Sarnano from subjection to the lords of Brunforte. Previously the area was inhabited by Umbrians and Piceni first and then by the Romans, who have left visible traces on the territory, one of which is the Roman centuriation stone found Sarnano and Loving itThe concentric structure of the historic center highlights the various stages of development of the urban settlement: starting from the "Castrum"original of the '200, which corresponds to the highest part, we move on to the walls of the' 400 and the last of the '500. The origin of the name" Sarnano "is disputed: some give it dates back to the Etruscan period in which the root -ar was used in reference to places rich in running water, while others maintain that the name is a Roman predial toponym ending in -anum, and that the territory belonged to a veteran of the Augustan era named Sarnus; finally there are those who think that it derives from the name of the god Silvano, protector of the woods present in the territory of Sarnano before the urbanization.

How to orient yourself

The country is not made up of neighborhoods, but it does have a city ​​center formed by the historic center and the new part, different fractions it's a mountainous area.

How to get

• By plane: Falconara airport, then take the train to Macerata and bus to Sarnano

• By car: From the north, take the A 14 motorway, then the Civitanova Marche exit, the freeway to Macerata Ovest and then continue towards Sarnano; From the south, take the A 14 motorway, continue to Ascoli Piceno, then take the South ring road of Ascoli Piceno, finally continue towards Sarnano.

• On the train: Civitanova Marche station, then take the train to Fabriano with the Urbisaglia Sforzacosta stop, finally the bus to Sarnano.

How to get around

To move, given the logistical problem of the viability around Sarnano, it is possible to take advantage of public lines, which connect the town to the major centers of the region. Otherwise, the transfers must be made either at the request of the taxi, or by own means. The average distance to get to the coast is about an hour. The distance from Sarnano to the provincial capital (Macerata) is about 40 minutes.

What see

In the historic center, in addition to being able to stroll through the entirely preserved alleys, you can visit:

• Church of Santa Maria di Piazza Alta: it is the cathedral of Sarnano. It is a Romanesque church, built in the thirteenth century, and overlooks Piazza Alta, the highest point of the historic center and the hub of city life until a few centuries ago.
• Palazzo del Popolo and Teatro della Vittoria: is located in Piazza Alta, a few meters from the Church of Santa Maria. The Palazzo del Popolo was the place where city assemblies were held and until the 1930s it was the seat of the Town Hall. On the upper floors, since 1830, it houses the municipal theater "della Vittoria", one of the 100 most beautiful theaters in the Marche.
• Art Gallery and Civic Museums: they are housed in the former convent of the Poor Clares. The Municipal Art Gallery boasts works by Vittore Crivelli, Vincenzo Pagani and Simone de Magistris, and other local artists active for the most part between the late 1400s and early 1600s. The Civic Museums include several collections: Sacred Art, Weapons, Local Avifauna, Martelli. There is also a room dedicated to the collection of contemporary works of art by the artist of Sarnanese origin Mariano Gavasci.
• Church of Santa Chiara: it is adjacent to the former convent of the Poor Clares. It was built in the 14th century and its appearance was modified with various restorations; the last, still visible today, was a Baroque style intervention.
• Church of San Francesco: built starting from the 14th century, it also undergoes numerous renovations. It was dedicated to the saint of Assisi who made it in Sarnano around 1215.
• Municipal building: it is the current seat of the Town Hall. The building, dating back to the fourteenth century, is the former convent of the Franciscan friars and is adjacent to the church of San Francesco.

In the Sarnano area there are dozens of churches, for the most part distributed in the hamlets. The most important is thePiobbico Abbey which is located in the Sarnano hamlet of the same name. The Abbey is the oldest Sarnanese church that has come down to us, it was founded by Benedictine monks around 1030 and was in the center of the monastic village.

Unfortunately, the church of Santa Maria, the Palazzo del Popolo and the Teatro della Vittoria, the church of Santa Chiara, the Pinacoteca and the Civic Museums and the Piobbico Abbey were rendered unusable by the seismic events of August 24, 26 and 30. October 2016.

For nature lovers there are trails reported both in the countryside and in the mountains of Sarnano. They can be traveled on foot, by mountain bike and some even on horseback.

For the children green spaces are available to play: a multipurpose pitch in synthetic grass and a playground not far from Piazza della Libertà.

Events and parties

Sarnano hosts several events of both local and national importance. Among the most important events are:

• March: the stage Tirreno-Adriatico, one of the most famous cycling races in Italy, with arrival in Sassotetto.
• June: The Night of Fools, takes place in the frame of the historic center; a party dedicated to good music, masks and fun, organized by the Youth Movement 62028.
• August: Sarnano-Sassotetto time trial / Scarfiotti Trophy, a speed uphill race with historic and modern racing cars, which is part of the Italian CIVM and CIVSA championships. The Palio del Serafino, which takes place every second Sunday of August, is the historical re-enactment of the games between the districts of Sarnano, Abbadia, Brunforte, Castelvecchio and Poggio: the teams compete in ancient games such as tug-of-war, climbing to the pole, cutting of the trunk and running with the pitcher. In the following week it takes place Castrum Sarnani, the Middle Ages returning, a re-enactment through the streets of the historic center with shops, taverns and shows that revive the daily life of the castrum.
• December January: Sarnano on Ice, a month in which children and adults can have fun skating on ice in the heart of the town, organized by the local Pro-Loco.

What to do

• During the winter season it is possible to take advantage of ski resorts.
• The spa treatments.
• Characteristic Old Town is museums ( 39 339 588 6927 ) to visit.
• Naturalistic offer: country paths to be covered on foot, by bike, on horseback; mountain paths for trekking and excursions, flight school and paragliding.
• For lovers of sport: public pool ( 39 0733/657679 ), running fields, sports fields.

Shopping

In Sarnano all the typical products of Macerata are available: salami (ciauscolo), cheeses, truffles is wines of the territory, which can be purchased in all the shops in the area.

How to have fun

Sarnano offers various entertainment offers: from sports activities (in the mountains and in the city), at cultural activities organized by the municipality and by the youth associations (Castrum Sarnani, Notte dei Folli ...) concerts, excursions and many other activities to discover by visiting the area.

Where to eat

Sarnano has a wide offer that satisfies all palates and all needs:

• Farmhouses and Bed & Breakfasts: The Greedy Ladybird, Le Querce farmhouse, Hotel La Marchigiana.

• Casual: Osteria Scherzi a Parte, Decantautore, Le Clarisse, Il Colle pizza restaurant, Da Marino, Il Pincio, Stiky Fingers Pub.

Where stay

• Hotel Terme

• La Sibilla Parco Hotel

• La Marchigiana hotel restaurant

• Le Querce farmhouse

• Ancient residence

• Le borette bioagriturismo
• Hermitage
• Eden Hotel
• Brunforte
• Residence Il Glicine

Safety

• Traffic wardens Largo Ricciardi (ground floor Elementary Schools) Telephone 39 0733 658 668 – 39 348 287 193 8
• Carabinieri Via S. Rita, 28 Telephone 30 0733 657115
• Emergency medical Service V.le della Rimebranza (inside the Outpatient Clinic) Telephone 39 0733 659 711

How to keep in touch

It is possible to contact the common in the morning from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 13:30, in the afternoon: Monday and Thursday from 16:00 to 18:30.

• by phone: 39 0 733 659 911 (public relations office number)
• by fax: 39 0 733 659 940
• by email: [email protected]

It is also possible to contact the office Tourist Information and Reception (IAT).

• by phone: 0733.657144
• by fax: 0733.657343
• by email: [email protected]

Around

Sarnano is one of the characteristic villages within the province of Macerata, a tourist itinerary that includes a visit to the many small towns of Macerata must include some centers such as:

• Loving it
• Bolognola
• Fiastra (lake of Fiastra)
• San Ginesio
• Gualdo

Other projects

• Wikipedia contains an entry concerning Sarnano
• Commons contains images or other files on Sarnano

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