Holiday apartment in Pianello Vallesina: Churches, landscapes and paths

Pianello Vallesina lies in the Esino Valley and extends across the municipal areas of Castelbellino and Monte Roberto. Cultivated fields, vineyards and olive groves alternate with gentle hills; wide-open spaces and viewpoints offer panoramic views. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Pianello Vallesina, you will find a place where the landscape, local history and paths shape a variety of holiday experiences.

Churches and local history

The original name of Pianello Vallesina was Pianello del Trevio or Pianello del Trebbio. It was derived from a church of the same name that was built in the mid-17th century. The former church of Pianello Vallesina stood on the boundary between the two municipalities; it housed a painting of the Madonna della Misericordia. The history of the place therefore extends from its name to tangible religious and architectural evidence.

The present-day Church of San Benedetto was built between 1921 and 1924 to a design by the architect Alfonso Coppetti. The parish of San Benedetto Abate is located at Via San Giorgio 30, 60030 Pianello Vallesina (AN).

The Abbey of Sant’Apollinare is located in the Pianello district; it is probably considered the oldest abbey in the Vallesina area. The abbey was restored in 1968 and 1973, regaining its authentic Romanesque-Gothic form in the process. Villa Salvati, a historic residence, is also located in Pianello Vallesina.

The Carpe Diem hall also tells the story of how the local spaces have changed: it opened in 1948 as a dance hall and cinema. The former building was later acquired by the municipality of Monte Roberto and converted into the Centro Sociale Polivalente.

Holiday apartment in Pianello Vallesina for cultural and active days

For days spent outdoors, the Esino Valley offers a distinctive landscape setting. The country roads and paths in Pianello Vallesina are suitable for walking and cycling. On the cycle path of the Itinerario ciclistico dei Tre Castelli, an easy, flat section runs from Pianello via Ponte Pio to Jesi. Open spaces and panoramic views complement outdoor activities with impressions of the landscape.

When choosing a holiday apartment in Pianello Vallesina, you can therefore be guided by your holiday ideas: churches, the abbey and historic places are suited to culture-focused discoveries, while paths, the cycle section and the landscape place the emphasis on outdoor activities. Families who want to bring together different interests can alternate cultural sightseeing with simple outdoor activities; which accommodation is suitable depends on their own plans.

Other leisure facilities include bocce courts managed by the local Circolo Bocciofilo. The Pattinodromo di Pianello Vallesina is associated with the Skating Club Jesi and is one of the specialized facilities for people who want to learn skating. There is also a roller-skating rink among the sports facilities in Pianello Vallesina. The public gardens on Via San Pietro contain a municipal kiosk with toilets and an adjoining outdoor area.

Experience local traditions

The Festa della Trebbiatura provides a distinctive highlight. It includes demonstrations of traditional threshing with historic machines as well as re-enactments of old working techniques in the fields. Alongside churches, the abbey and the landscape, you will therefore also encounter local history and traditional working techniques – another point of reference when choosing your holiday apartment according to the interests of your travel group.

Further destinations for planning your trip

Further destinations for planning your trip: Filottrano, Nebbiano, Chiaravalle, Poggio D'ancona, Loreto, Jesi, Poggio San Marcello, Senigallia.

To the higher-level travel overview: Ancona.