Location: Province of Macerata
Top Things to do in Province of Macerata
The 10 Best Things to Do in Province of Macerata, Italy
The province of Macerata (Italian: provincia di Macerata) is a province in the Marche region of Italy. Its capital is the city of Macerata. The province includes 57 comunes (Italian: comuni) in the province, see Comunes of the Province of Macerata. Located between the rivers Potenza (Flosis) and Chienti, both of which originate in the province, the city of Macerata is located on a hill.
Restaurants in Province of Macerata
1. Museo Cinema a Pennello
Overall Ratings
5 based on 167 reviews
Here the visitors can admire the works of the most famous cinema poster painters. It is a unique opportunity to admire the original "bozzetti" from which posters of unforgettable films were printed. Masterpieces that are a momentous artistic and cultural heritage to italian history. A great part of this are here, only here.
Reviewed By BJeppesen - London
This is a real treat for anyone with even a passing interest in films, film poster art and Italian popular culture.
Two hours in the company of Sig Marinozzi just flew by, each room in his family's beautiful palazzo housing more stunning original art work and the completed film posters they have been used on. Work is roughly grouped by actor (Giancarlo Giannini, Claudia Cardinale, both visitors to the museum etc) or by artist (Ballester having a dedicated room), and there is an eclectic mix of film memorabilia, such as the dinghy from Wertmuller's Swept Away and Carlo Verdone's motorbike, to supplement the art work.
Inevitably some knowledge of Italian cinema, history and language will help non native visitors but any background research will be richly rewarded.
This unique private collection is available by appointment only and you pay what you feel is appropriate. Clearly this is almost impossible to judge but I would strongly recommend buying the excellent catalogue, only available here, as a starting point.
One of the best small museums I have ever visited intelligently arranged in a beautiful setting. Highly recommended!
2. Parco Nazionale dei Monti Sibillini
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5 based on 139 reviews
Reviewed By ELear - Ancona, Italy
Everybody knows about the natural beauty of the Sibillini, the intoxicatingly pure air, the food (the best lamb in Italy…) and the wonderful walks. There are other possibilities too though. If you are interested in, say, bird- or animal-watching, rock-climbing, geology, riding, history, or rare wild flowers in the park, contact the park authorities, who have masses of useful information to help make your visit a success, can offer all sorts of advice (on, say, what would be suitable for a visitor with limited mobility), and have enthusiastic, knowledgeable and well-trained young guides - each with his or her own speciality.
3. The Basilica of San Nicola a Tolentino
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5 based on 147 reviews
Reviewed By Jupiter81 - Roma
The entire place is beautiful. If you have religious interest this is a very important sanctuary related with St. Nicola. But the most relevant things are the extremely beautiful artistic works outside and inside the church. Differents stiles and magnificent details. The front of the church; the cripta; the cloister; the tumb of the saint; etc. Of particular interest are the frescoes by Piatro da Rimini. Fascinating everything!
4. Museo della Carrozza
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4.5 based on 301 reviews
Reviewed By Tualie - Varese, Italy
A nice collection of carriages, coaches and related equipment. Everything with explanations, aesthetically well displayed, the best was the carriage ride simulator, everybody enjoyed! Though not huge collection of carriages (and not magnificent types like the ones in Lisbon and Vienna) but worth a visit!
5. Musei Civici di Palazzo Buonaccorsi
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4.5 based on 156 reviews
Reviewed By Lorena D - Adelaide, Australia
3 euros gains admission to this amazing palace, the former home of a local noble family. Whilst there are very few pieces of furniture the ceiling frescos, cotto and marble floors are worth it alone, never mind the astonishing private art collection of old masters which still hangs on the first floor of the building. Check out the beautiful painted window shutters. The second floor displays modern art featuring the second wave of Futurists. The basement contains a very large collection of astonishingly well preserved carriages, beautifully displayed. An absolute highlight of Macerata.
6. Abbazia di Fiastra
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4.5 based on 394 reviews
Reviewed By Tom_Ottantatre - Zuienkerke, Belgium
We bought a combined at the archeo park for all of the sites around, we received a discount bcause the rocca was closed. when we arrived at the abby the ward wantdd to know why we got discount a told us the other guy made...MoreDear Mr. Borghmans Tom, we are sincerely sorry for the misunderstanding. If you come back to our Abbey, it will be a pleasure for us to make a free guided tour of the rooms around the cloister. Best regards, Francesca Cola
7. Lago di Fiastra
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4.5 based on 315 reviews
Reviewed By Rachelle G
The lake is beautiful, very clean and had a pleasant temperature during our stay in July and August. There is well enough space around the lake to quietly relax on its grass-beach, under the many trees or in the sun, even on the busier weekends. Dogs are allowed on the beach, but not in the water. The lake and its spectacular surrounding are also great for a nice, long walk as there is a trail all around it. On the busier days parking the car gets more difficult; there are a not a lot of spots close to the lake, but you'll have to walk a bit more to arrive. Kayaking is allowed, and you can also rent kayaks or pedalos. Take care with kids as the water gets deep quite close to the shore.
8. Lame Rosse
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4.5 based on 157 reviews
Reviewed By MartiGianlu - Loreto
From Fiastra Dam we walked for about two hours. The walk is said to be easy but it is mostly uphill and quite steep at times (especially the last few metres, just before reaching Lame Rosse).
I can suggest to go there early morning to enjoy a bit of shade once you get there... Take time to enjoy the walk and the lake views!
Recommended!
9. Castello Pallotta
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4.5 based on 183 reviews
Castello Pallotta is located in Caldarola, a charming village in the heart of Le Marche region, in the province of Macerata. The castle was built in the ninth century and was restored at the end of the sixteenth century by the cardinal Evangelist Pallotta. He decided to transform the building into a majestic Renaissance residence.The ancient castle walls are still intact, as are its Guelph crenelations, battlements and drawbridge. The visit takes you through the historic building, where every ornament is placed in its original context with great attention to detail.
Reviewed By RoamerItaly - Macerata, Italy
You enter a small courtyard and ring the bell for the guide. The castle is family owned and was lived in until comparatively recently so has warm feel. It is small for a castle and rooms are not roped off you feel more like guest than a tourist. Lovely garden where you can walk and relax after your visit.
10. Casa Leopardi
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4.5 based on 1 reviews
Casa Leopardi in Recanati is the birthplace of one of the world's best loved writers and poets, Giacomo Leopardi. It has a rare library containing 20.000 volumes, which is visited every year by a large and varied public.
Reviewed By Cemse - Istanbul
You must visit this house of the great poet,Leopardi You can only visit it with a guide. Our guide was excellent and since we were the only English speaking guests, we were alone with the guide and she answered all or questions with intensive knowledge. It was amazing to see the great poet's library with 25,000 books. His family still lives in the house. DON'T MISS IT!
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