Pieve Torina
Welcome to Pieve Torina, the Marche municipality famous for its agriculture
Pieve Torina is a municipality in the province of Macerata in the Marche region, with a population of approximately 1246 inhabitants. The city has a millenary history and has been inhabited by the Umbrians since the 7th century BC. Later, in the 3rd century BC, it became a Roman colony. During the Middle Ages, Pieve Torina was ruled by the lords of Camerino until its annexation to the Papal States in the 16th century. Today, the town is famous for its agriculture, especially for the production of swine, Bovinae, and chicken.
The history of Pieve Torina
The site of Pieve Torina has been inhabited since the 7th century BC, when the Umbrians settled in the area. Later, the city became a colony of ancient Rome in the 3rd century BC. During the Middle Ages, Pieve Torina was ruled by the lords of Camerino until it came under the control of the Catholic Church in the 16th century. In 2016 and 2017, the city was hit by earthquakes in central Italy measuring 5.9 and 6.5 respectively, causing almost complete destruction.
The monuments and places of interest in Pieve Torina
The city of Pieve Torina boasts numerous monuments and places of interest, such as the Romanesque Church of Maria, dating back to the 11th century, the Church of Santa Maria Assunta from 1722, the parish Church of San Giovanni Battista, whose interior contains works by de Magistris and a cycle of frescoes from the 14th century, the Church of San Michele, dating back to the 13th-16th century, the Sanctuary of Santa Maria di Caspriano from the 13th century, and the Hermitage of Saints or Sant'Angelo in Prefoglio, built on the cave where tradition has it that St. Peter and St. Paul dwelt. The Castle of Capriglia is another place of interest in the area.
The society of Pieve Torina
The city of Pieve Torina has a population of approximately 1246 inhabitants, and its demographic evolution has been stable in recent years. The city has an economy based on agriculture, with productions of swine, Bovinae, and chicken. Among the most traditional economic activities in the area is wrought ironworking for the creation of a wide range of products such as railings and statues.
The administration of Pieve Torina
The administration of Pieve Torina is responsible for the management of the city and its economic and social activities. The city is part of the Mountain Community of Camerino.
Sports in Pieve Torina
Football is the most popular sport in Pieve Torina. The local team, Taurus Pieve Torina, has registered for the UISP championships after playing in the Third Category.
Conclusions
Pieve Torina is a small Marche city with a millenary history and an economy based on agriculture. Despite the earthquakes of 2016 and 2017, the city continues to be an important tourist center thanks to its historical monuments and natural beauty. The Mountain Community of Camerino, to which Pieve Torina belongs, contributes to the management and development of the region, along with the administration of the city.
