Gianluca Maroccini
And there is so much more to discover!
The origins of Macerata Feltria go back to the lively Roman town of Pitinum Pisaurense, known for its timber trade. Traces of the settlement can today be seen at the San Cassiano in Pitino archaeological site, telling ancient stories of wars, destruction, and rebirth.
Indeed, the name of Macerata comes from the Italian word ‘macerie’, meaning rubble. It was from those foundations that, in the 11th century, the castle which still stands today began to take shape. A place that survived the Middles Ages under the rule of the Malatesta, before welcoming the ingenuity of families like the Gentili-Belli, who transformed the banks of the Apsa into an important silk-making centre.
All of these influences can still be seen in Macerata Feltria today: beauty, tranquillity, and resilience, in a place where time moves to a different beat. Where history can be lived, breathed, and touched.
