San Ginesio
The "Balcony of the Sibillini"
The "Balcony of the Sibillini"
Located within the Monti Sibillini National Park, San Ginesio is said to be a magical inland village in the Marche region. Despite the effects of the 2016 earthquake, still remain, the town retains its precious beauty. Walk the streets and travel through the Middle Ages and the Risorgimento.
The centre of the historic town is enclosed by the old castle walls. Enter by walking through the Porta Picena. Articles on the town note the trong authentic atmosphere of the town. In Piazza Gentili, where the “Giacomo Leopardi” Theatre and the Civic Tower stand, the earthquake is unfortunately still visible, to the extent that the area is still uninhabitable today. San Ginesio once held status as being the home to 100 churches. Many were damaged and many can not be used today.
In San Ginesio, the old medieval hospital stands on the right of the Porta Picena, also known as San Paolo. The hospital dates pre 14th C. It was built to accommodate pilgrims travelling to Loreto or Rome.
A 1498 miraculous event of a sacred image seating, which was repeated in 1703, drew pilgrims to San Liberatro. The church is surrounded by a portico that embraces the entire convent. Located 4 km from San Ginesio.
Abbazia di Santa Maria delle Macchie (Santa Maria Macularum) was a Roman Catholic Benedictine monastery in a rural hamlet of Macchie, a few kilometers from the town of San Ginesio. Restored in 1658. The crypt is the jewel of the site, with seven naves densely populated by columns and pilasters. The columns have some romanesque capitals with decorative plant and animal motifs, others are ancient Roman ionic capitals and marble shaft columns.
Located 12 km/20 minutes from San Ginesio, Sarano is said to be one of the Marche's prettiest medieval towns. Included in the list of Borghi Più Belli d'Italia. See the historic Piazza Alta (at the top of the town), the Church of Santa Maria di Piazza Alta, the Palazzo del Popolo and the Civic Tower. There are also thermal spas (Terme di Sarnano). The surrounding Sibillini Mountains offer hiking trails, waterfalls, and outdoor activities year-round. To reach the Sarnano waterfalls (Le Cascatelle) in Marche, Italy, start from the historic center of Sarnano (Piazza della Libertà) and follow the marked "Via delle Cascate Perdute" (Lost Waterfalls Trail). This easy-to-moderate hiking route connects three main waterfalls—Cascata dell'Antico Mulino, de lu Vagnatò, and Val di Lu—along the Tennacola stream. The entire route takes 2 hours. Their appears to be a parking lot near the falls by the old mill. Look for Cascata dell'Antico Mulino del Piano, Via del Colle, 62028 Sarnano MC, Italy
About 45 minutes, 28 km from San Ginesio is Fiastra. A small village with stone houses. I think the draw is the view over the turquoise Lago di Fiastra.
Located about 10 km/15 min from San Ginesio, this is a small town of about 500 people, the town has castle walls and an old church. The town has a preserved historic centre with stone buildings, narrow lanes and great views over the countryside.
Nearby is the Abbazia di Fiastra. a beautiful Cistercian abbey. The Chiaravalle Abbey is located at Contrada Abbazia di Fiastra; in Urbisaglia. It has a large cloistered courtyard.
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