Monsampietro Morico
Welcome to Monsampietro Morico, a hidden gem in the Marche hills
Monsampietro Morico is an Italian municipality located in the province of Fermo in the Marche region. This small town has a population of 621 inhabitants and is part of the Fermo No. 4. It is also part of the Regional Health Agency of the Marche (A.S.U.R. Marche).
The history of Monsampietro Morico
The name of the village dates back to 1061, during the pontificate of Pope Alexander II. The founder of the village, Malugero Melo, son of the Norman noble Drogone d'Altavilla, decided to found three castles in Fermo, Monsampietro Morico, Sant'Elpidio Morico, and Monte Rinaldo (Morico). The village was protected by high and solid walls.
In 1317, the village voluntarily submitted to Fermo, following its historical events after it had been repeatedly attacked and conquered. In 1407, the deputy delegate of the Marca Da Varano occupied it with his troops. During the short period from 1415 to 1416, it was under the rule of Malatesta.
Symbols of the municipality of Monsampietro Morico
The coat of arms of the Municipality of Monsampietro Morico was granted by the decree of the President of the Republic on 26 April 1991.
Monuments and places of interest
The crenellated castle in the center of the village dates back to 1061, while the Romanesque architecture of the San Paolo church in the cemetery is from the thirteenth century. The castle was completely rebuilt in the fifteenth century.
The tower, built entirely in stone with perfectly squared stones, is interesting as part of the ancient defensive structure. It defended the Romanesque gate below and was surrounded on the top by a projection that favored shooting downwards.
The society of Monsampietro Morico
The municipality of Monsampietro Morico has a population of 621 inhabitants. Its demographic evolution is constant.
The culture of Monsampietro Morico
Monsampietro Morico is famous for the Sagra de "Lo Magnà de 'na ota", one of the most representative gastronomic festivals of the Marche peasant tradition. It takes place every year on August 8th and 9th inside the historic center, where cuisine blends with folklore creating a unique atmosphere.
The dishes that the cultural and recreational association "Le Scalette" offers are countless and range from "Moccolotti de lo vatte" to roast goose (dishes of the threshing festival), from frascarelli (typical white flour polenta) to "ove co la saciccia e la varbaglia", from "cucciole" in a stew to "sporbatura" with potatoes, from maltagliati to tripe.
Finally, the traditional fried Monsampietro pizzas, enjoyed sweet or savory.
The administration of Monsampietro Morico
The municipality of Sant'Elpidio Morico was abolished in 1868 and was first added to Monsampietro, then (September 20, 1870) to Monteleone di Fermo, to return definitively with Monsampietro on May 1, 1893.
Sports in Monsampietro Morico
The local football team, U.S. Monsampietro, won the Second Category championship on May 5, 2007, obtaining promotion to Prima Categoria.
To sum up, Monsampietro Morico is a municipality rich in history, culture, and culinary tradition. Its historic center and the crenellated castle are certainly two of the most beautiful places to visit. In addition, the Sagra de "Lo Magnà de 'na ota" is a culinary event that you cannot miss if you visit Monsampietro Morico in the summer.
