Montegranaro

Situated on a soft hillside just 14 kilometers from the coast, Montegranaro enjoys a splendid panorama from the Adriatic to the Sibillini Mountains, through roads lined with centuries-old oak trees and characterized by gentle hillsides, expanses of wheat, olive groves and vineyards. Tradition boasts Roman origins-with the toponym of Veregra-but Montegranaro first sees the light in a Farfense document from 829. In the 13th century it was a free municipality, in 1387 it became a fief of the Venetian Zeno family, in 1443 it suffered domination by the Sforza family and then by the Papal State, until the unification of Italy. The illustrious Montegranaresi: Giulioso Conventati (15th century), jurist, lecturer at the Macerata Athenaeum; San Serafino da Montegranaro (1540- 1604); Domenico Svampa, cardinal and Archbishop of Bologna (1851-1907); Giovanni Conti (1882-1957), politician and vice-president of the Constituent Assembly; Alessandro Cruciani (1841- 1912), musician and poet. As early as the end of the 18th century, Montegranaro established itself as a center of footwear production and today, the driving force behind the Marche district, it is the pole of excellence in national production as well as being recognized as one of the world’s most important production systems, thanks to its vocation for quality and elegance, combined with an innate creative spirit.
Traditional craftsmanship and skilled workers among the most qualified in the industry, care for details and materials used, attention to the “form” are elements that have always distinguished the product “Made in Montegranaro.”

Monuments, churches

• San Serafino Church
• Santi Filippo e Giacomo Church
• San Francesco Church
• Crypt of Sant’Ugo
• La Perla Theater
• Old Town, Mazzini Square
• Torre dell’Annunziata (opening to be arranged through the Montegranaro tourist office)
• Museum of History and Traditions (opening to be arranged through the Montegranaro tourist office)
• Panoramic walk of the Historic Village
• Walk of the Murals
• Torrione Pond

The Romanesque monuments, such as the Crypt of St. Ugo with the amazing cycle of frescoes and the Portal of the Holy Savior, the conventual churches of St. Francis and St. Seraphim and the baroque St. Philip and St. James, the noble palaces of the Conventati, Ranier Luciani, Cruciani families emerge from an urban fabric of houses leaning against each other, according to a sinuous and suggestive ribbon typical of a characteristic village. The La Perla Theater in the winter period hosts a theater season of national and international caliber as well as a highly appreciated concert season of the highest level organized by the “Amici della Musica di Montegranaro” Association, which boasts the collaboration of Maestro Francesco Di Rosa, First Oboe of the Santa Cecilia Orchestra of Rome and already on staff at the Philharmonic Orchestra of La Scala, as well as the “Omero Ruggieri” Musical Band, the children’s theater season and many top artists. VEREGRA STREET FESTIVAL: Alleys and streets of the historic center, are transformed into a magical limelight animated by Italian and foreign thespians, musicians and jugglers: this is the Veregra Street Festival, a qualified and renowned international street theater event, which takes place every last week of June. Veregra Street is not only a spectacular kermesse, it is also an opportunity to get to know the territory, artisan products, local and ethnic food and wine, and the cultural and environmental assets of a welcoming and uniquely rich territory. A unique festival, therefore, in terms of time duration, artistic quality and the involvement of a plurality of subjects in an increasingly dynamic and creative network of the increasingly international dimension. SPORT: The peculiarity of the sports fabric of Montegranara consists of a very high number of sports clubs and disciplines practiced: from basketball to soccer, from volleyball to challenges on the softball and baseball diamond, passing through bocce, cycling and many others. NATURALISTIC PATH: Located in the beautiful setting of the Chienti River Park, the Torrione Pond is an enchanting place away from city traffic, where you can walk, run or simply have a picnic with family or friends. Inside the area you can observe the flora and fauna typical of riverine areas.

Other attractions to visit

• Corporate outlets
• Torrione Pond
• Rural landscape (earthen houses)
• Villa Lina located in Fraz. Villa Luciani

Local traditions

Typical activities: shoe production Food and wine: macaroni pie, “li stringati”- oil and wine