Holiday apartment in Montebello: History among the hills and the Metauro

Montebello combines a hilly landscape on the right bank of the Metauro with a clearly recognizable historical character. The village lies at an elevation of 203 metres; at the same time, the built-up area of the Montebello hamlet in the municipality of Orciano is considered an exception within otherwise uniform landscape and ecological systems because of its particular features and location. The topographical description thus combines elevation, riverbank and hill country.

Palazzo, Church and Art in Montebello

The Palazzo Roveresco is also known as the Palazzo dei Della Rovere and is located in Montebello di Orciano. The parish church of Sant'Anna is also located there; it was originally dedicated to Saint John the Baptist and dates from 1600. The church was rebuilt and renovated five times, including in 1782, 1907 and 1913. The place name Montebello di Orciano remains associated with both buildings.

During a restoration in the 16th century, the rooms of the piano nobile, meaning the second floor, were decorated with stucco work and frescoes. On the second floor, stucco work and frescoes complement the architecture of the palazzo. These works are attributed to Federico Brandani or the Zuccari brothers. The painting “Madonna del rosario” by Ercole Ramazzano di Arcevia is dated 1589.

Hillside Location, Walls and the Metauro

Montebello still has its defensive walls made of red brick. The red brick adds an external defensive motif to the historic architecture. The access road from Orciano leads downhill to the Metauro and then continues towards Fossombrone.

Monte Raggio, which is considered a mountain, lies in the surroundings of Montebello. Monte San Bartolo, also considered a mountain, is likewise located nearby. In the wider regional area around Montebello lies Spiaggia di Metauro, which is considered a beach. Boiani, also considered a beach, is located there as well.

Festa di Sant'Anna and Regional Museums

The Festa di Sant'Anna is considered a traditional festival associated with Montebello; it was scheduled for 26 July 2026. The scheduled date of 26 July 2026 provides a specific calendar reference for planning the timing of a trip. The Fondazione Villa Del Bali' is located in the surroundings of Montebello and is considered a museum. The Museo della Civiltà Contadina, Grotte, Arte Sacra, also considered a museum, is located nearby. In the wider regional area around Montebello lies Bastione Sant'Anna, which is considered a museum. The Museo Nori de' Nobili, also considered a museum, is located there as well. The four museums are spread across the surroundings and the wider regional area around Montebello.

Montebello According to Travel Interests

For those interested in culture, the main attractions are Palazzo Roveresco, Sant'Anna, the brick walls and the palazzo's artistic associations. Landscape-related highlights include the hills along the Metauro, the access road from Orciano towards Fossombrone, and the regional mountains and beaches.

Further destinations: Montesecco, Ca' Romano I, Villa Del Monte, Cagli, Monte Cerignone, Gabicce Mare, Santa Veneranda and Orciano Di Pesaro.

For the higher-level travel overview: Pesaro - Urbino.