Montelupone
A village to love
Province
Province of Macerata
Altitude
272 m a.s.l.
Inhabitants
3.600
Elegant village with a perfect Renaissance square, living artisan traditions and an old town that tells centuries of Marche history.
📜 History
Of medieval origins, Montelupone preserves a historic center of great architectural harmony. Its piazza, with the Palazzo del Podestà and the civic tower, is considered one of the most beautiful in the province of Macerata.
✨ Genius Loci
Montelupone is the village of harmony: every building, every alley, every square seems to have been designed to create a perfect whole. Traditional crafts, such as straw weaving, make it a place where ancient know-how is still alive.
To See
- Piazza del Comune with Palazzo del Podestà
- Civic Art Gallery
- Church of San Francesco
- Castle walls
- Civic Tower
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