Convento di Colfano
Temporary closure due to earthquake damage
Camporotondo di Fiastrone
This convent is located near the town of Camporotondo, on the eastern side of Carufo seismic area (594 masl). It seems a silent observer of the town’s daily life.
Chiesa S. Maria di Villa Pianiglioli
Belforte del Chienti
This Church dates back to the 16th century and was once named in honour of St. John the Evangelist. Outside one may see sandstone carvings, while inside it houses three paintings depicting: St. Venanzio, Saint Eustace holding the town of Belforte on his left hand and the Sacred Conversation.
Parish church of Saint John The Baptist
Penna San Giovanni
The parish church of Saint John the Baptist was built between 1251 and 1256 by Giorgio da Como, known for the construction of the cathedrals of Fermo and Jesi.
In the form of a Latin cross, with a single nave, reformed in 1736, it preserves the wooden statue of the Baptist, a work of the 16th century of considerable artistic importance, probably the work of Desiderio Bonfini, and an interesting Crucifix from the same period.
Church of Saint Blaise
Penna San Giovanni
Penna San Giovanni preserves a documentary record dating back to 1303 of Saint Blaise; the church dedicated to him, however, has features in its construction that date back to the 11th century.
Made entirely in Romantic style, inside there is the statue of the saint to whom the holy place is dedicated.
Church of Saint Philomena
Temporary closure due to earthquake damage
Penna San Giovanni
The only remaining part of the ancient monastery is the Church of Saint Philomena, built with a single nave and still today retaining its original terracotta floor.
Inside it is adorned with numerous paintings, among which you can also see the Saint portrayed behind the apse altar and on the left side of the church, in addition to the now walled “women’s gallery” and a “Holy Family” attributed to Sassoferrato.
Town Hall
Temporary closure due to earthquake damage
Penna San Giovanni
Built at the end of the 18th century by the architect Pietro Maggi, the Town Hall consists of three floors, the central one of which has a more elaborate architectural style than the others.
Inside there are secured artifacts from Roman and medieval times, the bust of Abbot Colucci, and an imposing fresco adorns the ceiling of the council chamber.
Chiesa di S. Francesco
Temporary closure due to earthquake damage
Camporotondo di Fiastrone
It is the church of the Convent of Colfano (see Convento di Colfano). Inside is an altarpiece depicting Our Lady of Devotion by Nobilis De Luca (panel painting, 1490).
Chiesa di S. Maria di Carufo
Temporary closure due to earthquake damage
Camporotondo di Fiastrone
Inside is a painting depicting the Virgin (1299) and frescoes, depicting scenes from the Old and New Testament, dating back the 16th century.
Stanza del Paradiso
Caldarola
A breath taking jewel situated on the main floor of the Pallotta Palace. A little room filled by frescos, come to know its story!
Palazzo Pallotta
Caldarola
The palace that dominates the main square, it’s the seat of the town hall and the heart of the city. Inside the palace we can find the municipal art gallery, the jewel of the Paradise Room, and a main floor full of frescos usually turned into expositions due to the perfect conservation and the recent renovation.
Chiesa di Pievefavera
Caldarola
The only church in Pievefavera, with baroque style, 4 chapels and medieval decorations.It was renovated many times, and it’s a clear example of the history of this little burg.
Palazzo Comunale
Belforte del Chienti
It was the venue where town assemblies (General Council and Council of Credit) took place. Located in the tiny town square, the building still keeps the old town tower, dating back to the 17th century.
Chiesa S. Sebastiano
Belforte del Chienti
This church stands out of the town, close to the city walls. It has been restored and enlarged over the centuries. Originally it was built by the Community to protect the town from the plague (since building and dedicating churches to St. Roch or to Our Lady of Graces was quite usual) in 1479.
Chiesa di S. Giovanni
Belforte del Chienti
Simple in its façade and tympanum yet impressive because of its dark stones, this church was once part of the Benedictine Monastery. Inside it preserves stunning frescoes by Andrea De Magistris (1558) depicting the Nativity and Our Lady of the Rosary.
Chiesa S. Eustachio
Belforte del Chienti
Its first records date back to 1218, but it was rebuilt over the centuries 17th and 18th, after the 1741 earthquake. There are no particular outside details, but this church houses inside some stunning works of art. Among them: a sixteenth-century wooden statue of St. Sebastian (once in the homonymous church), two 16th-century paintings, including one signed and dated by Durante Nobili from Caldarola, a pupil of Lorenzo Lotto, a painting depicting Saint Lucia by Domenico Malpiedi, a painter from San Ginesio (first half of the 17th century) and the stunning large polyptych (483 cm × 323 cm) signed and dated in 1468 by Giovanni Boccati.
