Holiday apartment in Montemaggiore al Metauro – history and discoveries

Montemaggiore al Metauro presents its historic center on a hill surrounded by a beautiful pine forest. Walls made of brick masonry still enclose the town center; the historic center is known as the “Castle”. On the hill stand the parish church of Santa Maria del Soccorso and the civic tower. The parish church is also known as Santa Maria dentro il Castello. The surrounding area also contains museums, palaces and beaches. The hilltop setting keeps the church, civic tower and walls together in a cohesive historic town center. The pine forest continues to surround the hill.

Church, walls and the descent via 101 steps

The first church within the walls was probably built toward the end of the 15th century and fundamentally rebuilt in later centuries. The civic tower stands opposite the church. From there, the descent via 101 steps begins, leading to the plain below Montemaggiore al Metauro. The 101 steps mark a specific change in elevation that should be taken into account when planning the route between the hilltop and the plain.

Museums and historic spaces in the townscape

The Museo Storico del Fiume Metauro opened in 2002 in a deconsecrated church. In a single room, it preserves photographs, written testimonies, diaries, documents, uniforms and weapons from this period.

The theater on Piazza Italia

The small theater also stands on Piazza Italia. It was built in 1929 as the “Casa del Dopolavoro e dei Balilla”, extensively restored, and now serves as an exhibition hall. The restoration took place between its construction in 1929 and its present use as an exhibition hall.

Cultural attractions in the surrounding area

There are further cultural attractions in the surrounding area of Montemaggiore al Metauro. The Museo della Civiltà Contadina, Grotte, Arte Sacra is a museum. Bastione Sant’Anna is also a museum in the surrounding area. Palazzo Baccarini and Palazzo Marcolini are palaces in the surrounding area. Alongside the museums, Palazzo Baccarini and Palazzo Marcolini add two further specific buildings.

History as the historical reenactment “Era Ieri”

The historical reenactment “Era Ieri” focuses on the visit of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill to Montemaggiore al Metauro. This visit is connected with the military actions that led to the breakthrough of the Gothic Line in August 1944 during the Battle of the Metauro. For this occasion, the village of Montemaggiore is prepared and fills with reenactors, costumed performers, as well as historic cars, motorcycles and military vehicles. The village itself remains the setting where performers and historic vehicles come together.

Beaches and Monte San Bartolo in the surrounding area

The surrounding area of Montemaggiore al Metauro includes Boiani, Spiaggia di Fano and Arzilla; all three are beaches. Monte San Bartolo is a mountain in the surrounding area. The beaches and Monte San Bartolo add a landscape dimension in the surrounding area alongside the historic town center.

Further places for planning your trip

Further places for planning your trip include San Giorgio Di Pesaro, Acqualagna, Montesecco, Gabicce Mare, Sant'angelo In Vado, Candelara, Marotta and Rio Salso-Case Bernardi.

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