San Marcello

Welcome to San Marcello!

San Marcello is a small town located in the province of Ancona, in the Marche region. With a population of about 2,000 inhabitants, it is the ideal place for those looking for tranquility and relaxation. Let's discover together the places of interest and activities that can be done in this welcoming village.

Discover San Marcello's geography and history

San Marcello is located on a hill 231 meters above sea level, dominated by the castle. The municipal area borders Jesi, Monsano, Belvedere Ostrense and Morro d'Alba. Founded in 1234 by a colony of Jesi, the village offers few testimonials of the past. However, the beauty of the castle and the Palazzo Marcelli make the elegance of the area evident, perfect for a romantic walk.

San Marcello: discover history, art and nature in the Marche region.

What to see in San Marcello

Among the places of interest, we can mention the castle, the Parish church and the church of Santa Maria del Rosario. In addition, the Teatro Primo Ferrari, named after the famous poet from San Marcello, is a small jewel of art and culture. Inside the walls of the village, you can also visit the telephone museum and the Tapia Radic museum. If you are a lover of oil, you cannot miss the oil museum, where you can learn about the history of this typical local product.

Social life in San Marcello

San Marcello is a very quiet city, ideal for those who want to enjoy the surrounding nature. However, there are several social activities that you can participate in, such as the Union of Municipalities project, which also involves Belvedere Ostrense and Morro d'Alba. In addition, during the holidays, the village comes alive with various events, which concern both culture and sport.

What to do in San Marcello

San Marcello is an excellent choice for wine lovers, thanks to the delicacies produced in the area, such as Esino bianco, Rosso Piceno, Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi classico and Lacrima di Morro d'Alba. In particular, Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Riserva is DOCG. However, if you are more interested in sports activities, you will be spoilt for choice. If you are a football fan, you can attend matches of the local team, Terre del Lacrima. In addition, it is possible to practice motocross at the Alvaro Peverieri motocross track, located in the Acquasanta fraction.

Conclusions

San Marcello is a small but welcoming village immersed in the nature of the Marche region, with a noteworthy artistic, cultural and gastronomic heritage. Do not hesitate to visit it if you want to spend a few days in tranquility, with the possibility of appreciating everything that this land has to offer.

Matteo Ferrari
Updated Sunday, Jun 12, 2022