Esanatoglia
The city of seven bell towers
Province
Province of Macerata
Altitude
429 m a.s.l.
Inhabitants
2.000
A small village nestled among the mountains, famous for its seven bell towers that stand out against the town's skyline and for the springs of the Esino river.
📜 History
Of ancient origins, the village preserves traces of Roman settlements. In the Middle Ages it was an important monastic and religious center, as evidenced by its numerous churches. The name could derive from 'Aesa', an ancient Italic divinity.
✨ Genius Loci
Seven bell towers for such a small village: it is a sign of a community deeply connected to its faith and traditions. Water is the other dominant element: the springs of the Esino river gave life to mills and paper mills that for centuries animated the local economy.
To See
- The seven bell towers of the historic churches
- Springs of the Esino river
- Medieval castle
- Church of Sant'Andrea
- Ancient paper mill
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