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Welcome to the province of Macerata!
Hello everyone! Today I will talk about the beautiful province of Macerata, located in the Marche region and with a namesake capital city. With its 303,684 inhabitants, it has been the largest province in the Marche region since 2009, when the territory was reorganized.
Physical geography
The province of Macerata is washed by the Adriatic Sea to the east and borders the Umbria region to the west. Since 2004, it is the only province in the Marche region that borders with three other provinces of the same region: Ancona to the north, Ascoli Piceno to the southwest, and Fermo to the south. The territory is predominantly hilly (67.7%) and mountainous (32.3%). The Apennines and the Sub-Apennines are home to three mountain community unions.
History
The province of Macerata derives from the homonymous delegation of Macerata of the State of the Church which, in 1860, was extended by annexing the delegation of Camerino and the municipality of Visso. Over the years, it has undergone numerous territorial modifications, particularly cessions in favor of the province of Ancona. In 1929, it received the municipality of Visso from Perugia.
Economy
The economy of the province of Macerata is characterized by many small but highly specialized companies. In particular, the footwear sector is very relevant. In 2006, the Bank of the province of Macerata was established.
Infrastructure and transport
The province of Macerata has been crossed by historical roads that led to Rome. The most important one was the Via Lauretana, which entered the province through the Colfiorito plateau and reached Tolentino, before heading towards the sanctuary of the Holy House and the port of Ancona. With the arrival of trains, the province saw the construction of the Rome-Ancona railway, which crosses the Fossato di Vico-Fabriano-Vall'Esina Pass. In addition, there is a bus service that connects several cities in the province with each other and with the surrounding regions.
Conclusions
In conclusion, the province of Macerata is a true hidden gem of the Marche region, with incredible natural beauties and a historical and cultural heritage to discover. Come and visit it, you won't regret it!
