Ponzano di Fermo
Ponzano di Fermo: a journey through history, culture, and sports
Hello everyone! Today I will take you on a journey to discover the beautiful municipality of Ponzano di Fermo, a charming village with just over 1600 inhabitants in the province of Fermo, located in the Marche region.
History
The history of this place is very ancient, with the first settlements dating back to the 2nd or 3rd century AD. Later, during the Lombard period, the territory was donated to the monks of the abbey of Farfa, who built the valuable Church of Santa Maria Mater Domini in the 12th century. In 1059, the monks donated it to the Bishop of Fermo. It was only in 1570 that the castle and the nearby lands, including the current hamlet of Capparuccia, were separated from the Municipality of Fermo and constituted the Municipality of Ponzano. After the Unification of Italy, the Municipality was renamed "Ponzano di Fermo" to avoid homonyms.
Church of Santa Maria Mater Domini and Madonna delle Cataste
The Church of Santa Maria Mater Domini, often known as the Church of San Marco, is a valuable medieval church that was built in the 12th century on a structure from the 6th-7th century. The church is very interesting both from a historical-artistic point of view and from a religious point of view. If you are traveling to Ponzano, you cannot miss it! Also, I recommend visiting the ruins of the Church of Madonna delle Cataste, an octagonal temple built following the alleged apparitions of the Madonna to some farmers in the area. Today, the church has become a tourist attraction.
Institutions, organizations, and associations
Ponzano di Fermo has several associations, including the Proloco "Tre Colli" which organizes numerous events and manifestations throughout the year, the Tritakatene MTB Group, a group of mountain bikers for cycling enthusiasts, and the Marche Musica Association, organizer of the international music festival Armonie della sera.
Festivals
Ponzano di Fermo has many festivals and events throughout the year. On April 25th, the patron saint festival of San Marco is celebrated, while on the third Sunday of August, the Sagra del Cinghiale is held, a festival dedicated to local gastronomy.
Society
Demographic evolution
The demographics of Ponzano di Fermo are characterized by a slight growth in recent years. Currently, the village has just over 1600 inhabitants.
Administration
The administration of Ponzano di Fermo is composed of the mayor and the municipal council who are responsible for the management of the village.
Sports
Ponzano di Fermo is a very sporty village and offers several opportunities to its inhabitants and tourists who visit.
Motocross
The village has a motocross track called Guido Catini, where mainly regional level races are held.
11-a-side soccer
The local soccer team is New Generation, which plays in Prima Categoria and has the colors white and light blue.
5-a-side soccer
The 5-a-side soccer team of Ponzano di Fermo is RedBoar, born from the collaboration between the representatives of Ponzanese 5-a-side soccer and some veterans of CSKA Ruccia. The social colors are white and gold.
Conclusion
As you have seen, Ponzano di Fermo is a village rich in history, culture, and sports. If you have the opportunity to visit it, you will not regret it! I hope you enjoyed this virtual journey and that you can visit this wonderful location soon!
