Discover Fratte Rosa: History, Terracotta and Tacconi

Fratte Rosa between the Cesano and Metauro Rivers

Fratte Rosa lies on the watershed between the valleys of the Cesano and Metauro Rivers. The town combines this geographical setting with a historic centre completely enclosed by its medieval defensive wall. For you, this creates a destination that brings together the landscape and the town’s history as two clearly defined holiday themes.

Historic Townscapes and Religious Buildings

At the highest point of the settlement stands the 14th-century Pozzo Malatestiano, beneath the portico of the former town hall. It complements the defensive wall with a single, precisely located historical landmark.

The religious buildings also tell the story of different historical periods. Santa Maria in Castagneto was rebuilt in 1713 on the remains of an old medieval parish church. The original complex of the Convento Santa Vittoria dates back to the first decades of the 13th century. The convent houses Fratte Rosa’s demo-ethno-anthropological terracotta museum, as well as a research and experimentation laboratory for terracotta.

The Convento Santa Vittoria also contains a 16th-century altarpiece by Gianbattista Ragazzini. It depicts the Deposition from the Cross and is currently being restored. Torre San Marco includes a partially restored defensive wall from the late Middle Ages and the historic settlement centre. Underground, there is a series of galleries and caves that have not yet been fully explored.

Terracotta, Workshops and Regional Tradition

The connection between history and craftsmanship continues in ceramics. As heir to the Fabiani dynasty, Beatrice Gaudenzi’s workshop continues a pottery tradition that has remained uninterrupted since 1730. The municipality’s themed tourist route leads to this workshop. At Terrecotte Giombi, the clay used comes directly from the soil of Fratte Rosa.

Fava di Fratte and Tacconi

The regional cuisine also adds its own distinctive element to your planning. Tacconi are still made in Fratte Rosa today; this type of pasta contains 30 to 50 percent fava bean flour. The production area of Fava di Fratte covers the municipality of Fratte Rosa and neighbouring municipalities in the Province of Pesaro and Urbino. Thus, pasta and legumes represent not just individual dishes, but a regionally rooted culinary focus.

Choose a Holiday Apartment in Fratte Rosa Based on Your Interests

When choosing a holiday apartment in Fratte Rosa, you can base your decision on these established interests: medieval town history, terracotta, craftsmanship or regional cuisine. Accommodation in the area is therefore above all a logical choice if you wish to plan your holiday around several of these themes rather than just a single activity. The cultural focus can be combined with culinary discoveries, while the workshops add the craftsmanship aspect.

Other Places in the Same Region

You can also include Monteciccardo, Sorbolongo, Peglio, Piagge, Orciano Di Pesaro, Gallo, Città Di Castello and Sant'angelo In Vado in your wider travel plans.

For the overarching travel overview: Pesaro - Urbino.