Filottrano

 
Cities
Via Roma, 6 - Filottrano (AN)
071.722781 071.7220089
 
Filottrano, a hilly town in the inland of Le Marche, dates back to the Middle Ages, yet populated since long before: the oldest remains reveal the presence of a hut civilization of the third millennium a.c. in the towns of Ripabianca and Codarda, though the town also preserves remains of medieval walls, a church of the 17th century and an 18th century parish church.
The city folklore, rooted in the customs and traditions of farmers, is generation after generation transmitted with dances and motifs. The yearly Festival of Threshing is an evocative event of the work in the fields and it is accompanied by tasting of typical dishes of the country cuisine.
During the Christmas season Filottrano becomes "City of Nativity " with re-enactments, nativity scenes placed in characteristic locations of the historic centre, an exhibition of Mini Nativity Scenes and the permanent historical crib in the Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli.
Every year for the past 30 and more years on the first Sunday of August, it is held the historical re-enactment of the Contest of the Boot. For the entire duration of the event there are music performances and medieval jesters, costume parades, medieval games, a battle camp, themed menus taverns, flag weavers and drummers and much more.
 
 
 

The Attractions of Filottrano

 
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Filottrano things to Watch

Discover the attraction Filottrano- Abbey of Santa Maria di Storaco

Filottrano- Abbey of Santa Maria di Storaco

The Abbey of Santa Maria di Storaco was built on a hill to the northwest of Filottrano, close to the nearby castle of Storaco. It was destroyed along with the...

Discover the attraction Filottrano – Giardini di Villa Centofinestre (Gardens of Centofinestre Villa)

Filottrano – Giardini di Villa Centofinestre (Gardens of Centofinestre Villa)

The villa rises by the road leading from San Biagio to Filottrano, in the centre of a wide estate. It was built in the beginning of the XVIII century as the...

Discover the attraction The Verde Azzurro Holiday Center

The Verde Azzurro Holiday Center

The Verde Azzurro Holiday Centre, nestled among the rolling green hills of the Marche region, is an ideal place to spend a relaxing holiday.It houses a water...

Discover the attraction Montefano- Giovanni Vannucci centre for Biblical studies

Montefano- Giovanni Vannucci centre for Biblical studies

The Giovanni Vannucci centre for Biblical studies in Montefano was founded in 1995 by two friars belonging to the Order of “Servants of Mary”,...

Discover the attraction Leopardi Museum-House

Leopardi Museum-House

The Leopardi library-museum is located on the first floor of Leopardi Palace, which was built by the family, where still live there. It was renovated by the...

Discover the attraction Church of S. Francesco in Forano (Appignano)

Church of S. Francesco in Forano (Appignano)

The testimony of the presence of S. Francesco comes, according to tradition, from an old oak door in the facade of the church where the saint entered. Then on...