The perfect starting point for an unforgettable visit to Morro d’Alba is the La Scarpa patrol walkway.

This 300-meter-long, almost entirely covered path offers breathtaking views of the landscape, from the Sibillini Mountains to Conero, and over the hills surrounding the village. During local events and festivals, markets are often held along the walkway. It is a picturesque and unique urban route in Europe, with entrances to the buildings above opening onto it.

Its name comes from the slope of the outer walls, or “scarpa.” Walking along La Scarpa, visitors can admire the ancient architecture and the towers, which hold great historical significance, having been used to defend the village during the Middle Ages.

The walkway is defined on one side by a series of large windows and two panoramic towers:

• Teodorico Panoramic Tower, facing east. This tower hosts civil wedding ceremonies and cultural events such as the Lacrima in Giallo Festival and various concerts.
• Frederick I Panoramic Tower, facing west. This tower is particularly evocative to visit at sunset!

The Castle of Morro (Castrum Murri), built exclusively for military purposes, was transferred in 1213 from Senigallia to Jesi, thus becoming part of its territory. These ancient walls, which enclose the historic village and La Scarpa, have a pentagonal layout and consist of high curtain walls with a scarp.

Walking along the walls and passing through the entrance gates is a unique experience that makes you feel immersed in history. Along the perimeter of the city walls rise two panoramic towers (all towers are named in connection with the territory and its history) and the La Scarpa walkway.

Small windows also allow air to flow into the underground tunnels.

Moving into the underground tunnels of Morro d’Alba, we discover the “underground village.” This area, made up of a network of caves and passageways on multiple levels, dates back to the 14th–15th centuries and completes a truly original urban layout. Inside, the oldest known example of a Bombarda in Italy was found. The tunnels also contain wells and niches.

The underground spaces of Morro d’Alba were once used to resist attacks and, more recently, as shelters for animals, wine cellars, and wartime refuges.

Remarkably, every private home within the castle has its own underground tunnels!

Below, in the section open to the public, is the Utensilia Museum. The museum, consisting of nine rooms, preserves ancient tools used in agriculture and various artisanal activities. Among these is the Biroccio marchigiano, a two-wheeled vehicle used for transporting goods. These objects remind us of life in the past, when hard work and labor were an everyday reality. Through these tools, we can understand how people adapted to life in the Marche countryside and created their culture and way of living.

The Utensilia Museum also hosts the permanent photography exhibition of the “Cantamaggio” series, an ancient Marche tradition, by the master photographer Mario Giacomelli. Be prepared for a fascinating and highly engaging visit, especially considering the remarkable architectural complex that houses the exhibition!

Among the 10 things to do and see in Morro d’Alba, the Church of San Gaudenzio is a must-visit, being one of the most important religious attractions in the village.

Located opposite the Town Hall, this 18th-century church stands within the castle walls and connects to La Scarpa, which winds around the castle. Inside San Gaudenzio, visitors can admire numerous works of art, including valuable paintings and sculptures. Among these is a 1596 altarpiece by Ercole Ramazzani (a student of Lorenzo Lotto) dedicated to Saint Agatha.

The church, expanded in the 18th century in a neoclassical style, has a Latin cross plan with a single nave and seven altars. In the apse and nave, the pilasters are decorated with gilded grotesques, the columns feature Corinthian capitals, and the floor is made of white and pink stone.

The church is a place of peace and spirituality, where one can pause for prayer or reflect on life. Don’t miss this remarkable site!

This building, constructed in 1670, is another treasure of Morro d’Alba. The prestigious Auditorium of Santa Teleucania is housed within a former church with a gabled structure, dedicated to the worship of Saint Teleucania.

Consisting of a single-nave liturgical hall with only one altar, the space now hosts conferences, concerts, and theatrical performances, offering insight into local and regional culture.

The underground rooms are used as exhibition spaces for interesting art shows.

Located inside the 18th-century Town Hall, this gallery preserves priceless works of art, including paintings and sculptures. The artworks in the gallery tell the story and culture of Morro d’Alba, a town that has managed to preserve its traditions and natural beauty.

Here is what you can admire inside:

• The painting “Coronation of the Virgin and Other Saints” (including the patron Saint Michael) by Claudio Ridolfi (1630)
• The half-busts of benefactors, created by Ottaviano Ottaviani and Giuseppe Gronchi in the second half of the 19th century, displayed on the walls

Inside the Council Hall – Art Gallery, in addition to hosting the City Council, events and art exhibitions are also held.

• The stele bearing the graffiti of Maestro Enzo Cucchi, a representative of the Transavantgarde movement, born in Morro d’Alba
• The entrance arch to the village (1700)
• The Civic Tower, a symbol of the town, equipped with a clock and a bas-relief depicting the rampant lion (1504), symbol of Frederick II
• The Stupor Mundi Tower

If you are looking for a romantic and unique experience, you cannot miss a walk in Morro d’Alba at sunset. Wrapped in a magical atmosphere and accompanied by evocative music, the village will enchant you.

Stroll along the La Scarpa walkway and fall in love with the Marche countryside. This route takes you along a scenic path where you can admire the vineyards and the natural beauty of the area.

During the walk, enjoy a glass of wine—preferably Lacrima di Morro d’Alba or Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi, both produced in the village.

Wait for the highlight of the day and toast to the red sky and the unforgettable experience you’ve just lived.

Morro d’Alba is renowned for producing high-quality wines, thanks to the particular terrain and favorable climate.

The main product of the area is Lacrima di Morro d’Alba DOC wine, appreciated, according to legend, even by Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa, and used in the preparation of traditional dishes. The area is also famous for the production of Verdicchio Classico dei Castelli di Jesi DOC and Rosso Piceno DOC.

A visit to one of the many wineries in the area is an experience included among the 10 things to do and see in Morro d’Alba.

Here, you can taste local wines accompanied by delicious delicacies, while experts reveal the secrets of wine production.

All the wineries in the village are specialized in welcoming tourists. Some of them, in addition to wine tasting, also organize cellar tours to uncover the soul hidden in the production of this precious nectar. Choose to visit one of the many wineries listed on the Municipality’s website.

Finally, for lovers of nature and art, a walk through the vineyards of Morro d’Alba is the perfect experience. You can admire the beauty of the Marche countryside, either on foot or by mountain bike.

This activity is especially recommended in autumn, when the foliage turns the landscape into a palette of warm colors—reds, oranges, and yellows.

There are many natural itineraries to choose from.

You can also combine these with:

• A visit to the rural church of Santi Simone e Giuda (Sant’Amico hamlet)
• Or a visit to the church of Santa Maria del Fiore (Santa Maria del Fiore district)
• And, of course, a winery tasting!

Installations: Morro d’Alba at Night

Light Design Installations

The installations and their locations are as follows:

“Green Heart” at Piazzale Bersaglieri is a videomapping projected onto the castle façade, offering a unique and spectacular narrative of the village of Morro d’Alba. The installation is visible from kilometers away. During Christmas, the light project is customized with special lighting effects celebrating the magic of the season.

The center of Piazza Tarsetti is home to the stele featuring a graffiti by Maestro Enzo Cucchi. Here, the installation called “The Sign” was conceived and realized to highlight the work of the father of the Transavantgarde movement, who was born in Morro d’Alba.

At the La Scarpa walkway, at the right-hand entrance, is “Hellish Walk”, a luminous artwork that recreates the thrill of walking among flames, in a monument unique in Europe.

Finally, in Piazza Barcaroli, in the heart of the historic center but also visible from Piazza Tarsetti, is “The Symbol”, an installation that illuminates a piece of land art depicting the local territory, created during a workshop with the Poliarte Academy during the first edition of the Green Loop Festival.

The historic center of Morro d’Alba is characterized by a pentagonal city wall, consisting of high curtain walls and a scarp, whose most interesting feature is certainly the ancient walkway known as the “Scarpa.” The origins of this unique urban layout date back to the first half of the seventeenth century, when every available space within the castle began to be utilized. In fact, the feudal city walls were used as foundations for new constructions that eventually covered the old patrol walkway.

Today, the walkway is a highly evocative place, defined on one side by a long series of large arched windows overlooking the surrounding countryside, and on the other by the walls of the houses, where traces of ancient entrances can still be seen. The roof is marked by wooden beams of varying shapes and sizes.

This complex architectural structure, recently restored and returned to its former glory, also contains other points of interest in the underground structures located within it. A dense network of tunnels forms a veritable underground village that runs along the entire walkway, creating rooms of various sizes illuminated by small ventilation “windows” visible from the exterior walls of the Scarpa.