Arcevia
The Pearl of the Mountains
Province
Province of Ancona
Altitude
535 m a.s.l.
Inhabitants
4.400
Medieval village perched on the hills of the Ancona hinterland, surrounded by nine fortified castles and immersed in a hilly landscape of rare beauty.
📜 History
An ancient city founded in Roman times, Arcevia was an important defensive center in the Middle Ages. Its nine castles, scattered throughout the surrounding territory, testify to its strategic importance. In the Renaissance it was enriched by works by Luca Signorelli and Giovanni della Robbia.
✨ Genius Loci
Arcevia is the 'city of nine castles', a unique defensive system of its kind. Each castle tells a different story, like pearls on a necklace that wraps around the Marche hills. The fresh air and boundless panoramas make it a place where time seems to have stopped.
To See
- The Nine medieval Castles scattered throughout the territory
- Collegiate Church of San Medardo with works by Luca Signorelli
- State Archaeological Museum
- Church of San Francesco with Robbian terracottas
- Priori Palace
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