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Physical Geography
The province of Macerata is located in the Marche region, in central Italy. With an area of 2,774 square kilometers, it has been the largest province in the region since 2009. It borders the Adriatic Sea to the east and Umbria (Perugia province) to the west. Since 2004, the province of Macerata is also the only province in Marche to border three others of the same region: Ancona to the north, Ascoli Piceno to the southwest, and Fermo to the south.
There are several mountainous areas within the province, such as the Apennines and the Sub-Apennines, where some of the mountainous communities associations of the province can be found. Additionally, the territory is predominantly hilly. The province derives from the homonymous delegation of Macerata of the State of the Church and has undergone numerous territorial modifications over the years.
Economy
As in many parts of Italy, the industry of the province of Macerata is mainly made up of small specialized businesses. An area in which the province excels is that of footwear production. In 2006, the Bank of the Province of Macerata was established, a useful institution to support business activities in the area.
Infrastructure and Transportation
It is interesting to note that the province of Macerata was traversed by ancient communication routes that connected it to the city of Rome. The most important was the Via Lauretana (Umbria-Marche), which entered Marche in Serravalle di Chienti and headed towards the port city of Ancona. With the advent of the train, the Rome-Ancona railway through the Fossato di Vico-Fabriano-Vall'Esina Pass took away the province's ambition to have a direct line with the city of Rome. However, in 1885, a railway line was built that branched off at Albacina towards Ancona, passing through important cities like Macerata, Tolentino, and Corridonia.
Conclusion
The province of Macerata is a very interesting area that offers many possibilities for exploration. From the beauty of its mountains to the richness of its commercial activities, this province has a lot to offer to residents and visitors alike. If you are looking for an authentic cultural experience and want to discover Italy in a new and different way, the province of Macerata could be a great starting point for you.
