Paterno
Paterno d'Ancona: a brief introduction
Hello everyone! Today I want to talk to you about Paterno d'Ancona, an Italian municipality that unfortunately no longer exists. In fact, by Royal Decree of April 15, 1928, no. 882, it was abolished and merged with the municipality of Ancona, becoming one of its districts.
The history and population of Paterno
Paterno, also called Paterno d'Ancona to distinguish it from other homonymous municipalities, had a long and interesting history, which saw its birth in the era of Italian unification. Over time, the population has varied considerably: if at the beginning of the 20th century there were as many as 1,309 inhabitants, today there are only 200.
The geographic location of Paterno
Paterno is located on a hill and its historic center is situated on the highest part of it. Around it, newer housing developments have sprouted up, reaching up to the open countryside borders. In the past, the opening of a highway A14 exit near Paterno was planned, but it was then moved further north.
The Church of Santa Maria Assunta
Within the historic center is the Church of Santa Maria Assunta, which unfortunately is currently closed due to structural issues. On its walls, frescoes dating back to the mid-14th century were present, which have been restored and placed in the Diocesan Museum of Ancona.
The districts of Paterno
Paterno is divided into nine districts, each with its own name. The map of the districts of the Municipality of Ancona was used to find the names of each fraction. The most important district is Casine di Paterno, which originally became a real inhabited center along the road traveled by coaches.
Conclusions
Here is a brief summary about Paterno d'Ancona, a municipality that no longer exists but has an interesting history behind it. I hope to have piqued your curiosity enough to make you want to visit its district in Ancona to discover even more about it. See you next time!
