Points Of Interests

Alba Bakery Cooperative, founded in 1980, represents a traditional artisanal reality that highlights the gastronomic traditions of the Marche region. The bakery is known for producing bread, pasta, and pastries, all prepared with fresh, local ingredients. Its product range includes naturally leavened bread, pizza in various styles, and fresh pasta such as tagliatelle, ravioli, and […]

Barcaroli Square is located in the innermost part of the historic village of Morro d’Alba. Until 1813, as shown in images from the Gregorian Cadastre, what is now a square was a densely built area housing municipal offices, the homes of wealthy residents, an olive mill, the Monte di Pietà, and other typical elements that […]

Bersaglieri Square runs along the southeastern side of the castle walls and features a garden equipped with playgrounds for children, as well as a large open space that in summer hosts outdoor shows and dance evenings. It is very popular on summer afternoons because it is always shaded, attracting both families with children and residents […]

In 1487, the Chapter of St. John Lateran authorized the municipal authorities of Morro and the Confraternity of St. Benedict to build a church or chapel on a piece of its property along the village, not far from the castle. By 1512, the building was already constructed, and to this day, the façade bears the […]

The medieval dedication to Santa Maria di Marciano changed after reconstruction to Santa Maria del Fiore di Marciano, because the single altar was decorated with a fresco of the pregnant Virgin holding a rose—a depiction that was rare and soon abandoned, as it was considered unsuitable to represent Mary’s mystical role. The current building appears […]

For the convenience of the people of the eponymous district, according to a plaque that was once at the entrance, the Church of Sant’Amico, dedicated to Saints Simon and Jude, was built in April 1587. In the 15th, 16th, and 17th centuries, the district was recorded in land registers and various documents as San Manìco […]

Within the historic fabric of Morro d’Alba, near the beginning of the village in the direction of Jesi, stands the small church built in the first half of the 17th century by the Confraternity of the Most Holy Sacrament, from which it takes its name. This Confraternity, originally established at the main altar of the […]

The Council Chamber, located in the 18th-century building that houses the Town Hall, not only represents the political heart of the village but has also long served as an art gallery. The most important work preserved here is a painting by Claudio Ridolfi, dating back to 1630, depicting the Coronation of the Virgin. The large […]

The camminamento di ronda that runs along all the castle walls of the village of Morro d’Alba is unique in Europe. It is called “La Scarpa,” referring to the outer castle walls, which are sloped (scarpate). Originally, it was the village’s main street, lined with the most important houses, housing the entrance to the town […]

Exploring the village at night is a fascinating experience, recommended in every season but particularly enchanting in summer, when the heat from the coast and the inland areas drives people to seek refuge on the hill, where it is more breezy—a tradition dating back to the 1500s, followed by noble families. The suggested itinerary begins […]