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Barcaroli Square
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 […]
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City Walls
The historic center of Morro d’Alba is characterized by a pentagonal city wall, composed of tall ramparts and slopes, whose most remarkable feature is undoubtedly the ancient walkway known as “La Scarpa.” The origins of this unique urban path date back to the first half of the 17th century, when every available space within the […]
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La Scarpa – Castle Walkway
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 […]
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Morro D’Alba
Located 10 km from the sea, on a hill among the rolling crests between Senigallia and Jesi, the Castle of Morro d’Alba rises above and dominates the surrounding fertile territory. The strategic importance of its position shaped the history of the small village for several centuries. On the hill of Sant’Amico, in the area of […]
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Romagnoli Square
Romagnoli Square is the first square you encounter after passing through the village entrance arch. From here, the two main entrances to the La Scarpa walkway open. On the left entrance is the Bacio Sign, marking the most romantic spots among the most beautiful villages in Italy in the Marche region. On the south side […]
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Utensilia Museum Underground
The “Utensilia” Museum is a carefully curated and documented collection of the life and productive means of the Marche region’s sharecroppers (mezzadri), who for years were the foundation of a rigidly self-sufficient society—almost a “domestic industry”—capable of meeting its daily needs through a semi-natural integration with the surrounding environment. The exhibition features a large selection […]