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The Province of Macerata: Discovering the Marche Region
Are you ready to explore one of the largest provinces in the Marche region? Let's discover the Province of Macerata, with its area of over 2,700 km² and a population of over 300,000 inhabitants.
Physical Geography: A Hilly and Mountainous Territory
The Province of Macerata extends from the Adriatic Sea to the borders with the Umbria region, and it borders with three other provinces in the Marche region. The territory is predominantly hilly (67.7%), but there are also mountainous areas (32.3%) where the mountain communities of Potenza Esino Musone, Marca di Camerino, and Monti Azzurri are located.
The territory of Valnerina is also worth noting, which extends beyond the Umbro-Marche Apennine watershed.
Economy: Many Specialized Companies
As in many areas of the Marche region, the Province of Macerata has numerous small but highly specialized companies in various sectors. In particular, the footwear industry is quite relevant. In 2006, the Bank of the Province of Macerata was also established.
Infrastructure and Transport: Old Roads and Railway Line
Before the automobile era, the Province of Macerata was crossed by ancient roads that led to Rome. The most important was the Via Lauretana, which entered the Marche region through the Colfiorito Plateau, reached Tolentino along the Chienti Valley, and headed towards the sanctuary of the Holy House and from there to the port of Ancona.
With the arrival of trains, the province saw the construction of the Rome-Ancona railway line through the Fossato di Vico-Fabriano-Vall'Esina Pass. This eliminated the province's ambitions to see a direct railway artery to the capital realized, but a line was still built that connects Albacina to Ancona passing through important cities in the province such as Macerata, Matelica, San Severino Marche, Tolentino, Corridonia, and Montecosaro. There was also a railway line connected to Camerino that went from Castelraimondo, now replaced by a bus service.
Exploring the Province of Macerata also means discovering these ancient communication arteries that have marked its history and landscape. Come and discover this precious Marche territory!
