Monteprandone
Monteprandone in color
Province
Province of Ascoli Piceno
Altitude
280 m a.s.l.
Inhabitants
13.000
Medieval village known for its colorful murals and for being the birthplace of San Giacomo della Marca, an important Franciscan saint of the 15th century.
📜 History
An ancient medieval castle, Monteprandone is linked to the figure of Saint James of the Marches (1393-1476), a Franciscan preacher who was born and buried here. The village has recently been enriched by colorful murals that decorate its facades.
✨ Genius Loci
Monteprandone is the village that unites sacred and profane: the Franciscan spirituality of San Giacomo coexists with the explosion of colors of the murals that have transformed the historic center into an open-air art gallery.
To See
- Murals in the historic center
- Sanctuary of San Giacomo della Marca
- Museum of the Codes of San Giacomo
- Medieval fortress
- View of Val Tronto and the sea
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