The position of the village of Cingoli makes it a real pearl of the Marche. Gorgeous views and absolute relaxation. How not to treat yourself to a trip through its narrow streets, so as to untie yourself for a while from the chaos of the city and from the stress that we consider normal to suffer.
The village of Cingoli has less than 10 thousand inhabitants. It is one of the essential stops for those who want to discover the beauties of the Marche and is in the province of Macerata. Known as the Balcony of the Marche, considering its privileged position. It is located on a hill about 600 meters above the sea level. From the top of the medieval walls you can enjoy a breathtaking view, with the gaze that is lost to the blue of the horizon, between sky and water.
Cingoli: history
The area on which the village of Cingoli stands boasts an ancient human history. The first evidence of settlements dates back to a phase between the fourth and third millennium BC, therefore, for a place inhabited since the times of the ancients. The first residential nucleus corresponds to today's Borgo di San Lorenzo. In the course of its history, the importance of Cingoli grew, becoming a very flourishing center of trade and crafts.
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Cingoli is among the best preserved villages in Italy. The historic center is splendid, allowing you to move between narrow and typical alleys and buildings with an incredible architectural style. The most important religious building is undoubtedly the Collegiate Church of Sant'Asuperanzio, in the Gothic style. Also not to be missed is the Church of Santa Maria Assunta, as well as the Cathedral of Cingoli, which was built on the remains of an ancient place of worship, demolished in the seventeenth century. Fans of religious art will have their teeth here. The list of religious structures expands, in fact, with the Church of San Domenico and the Church of San Filippo Neri.
However, this extensive list does not exclude civilian buildings to remember, such as the Palazzo Comunale, which boasts the city's Archaeological Museum and dates back to the thirteenth century. A visit cannot exclude a visit to the D. Stefanucci Picture Gallery, with prestigious collections inside. As mentioned, however, walking in the alleys of Cingoli is already an experience in itself, seeing fragments of splendid views among the ancient buildings.
What to see in the surroundings
Lovers of trekking and excursions can make the village of Cingoli their base to try their hand at fun and exciting adventures in nature. To appreciate the Lake of Cingoli, a short distance from the town center. In the valleys below there is instead the river Curmudgeon, flanked by paths surrounded by greenery. In this area you can go to admire the Bridge of the Carved, dating back to the Middle Ages and today in ruins. Seeing it pop up among the vegetation, however, is an image not to be missed, even for photography lovers.
Not far away is the mill Bravi, one of the last operating water in the Marche region. The first news of him dates back to 1565. A piece of history to admire during your adventure in the surrounding area. Finally, how to let the waterfalls di tracks, where the Musone river flows through small hops of a few meters. The ideal place to stop and have lunch after a few kilometers traveled.
What to eat in Cingoli
Do you want to know what to order in Cingoli's restaurants? Here are some typical dishes to try absolutely:
- Cod with green sauce
- Fish couscous
- Fried sage leaves
- Omelette with truffles
- Tomini sauce
- vincisgrassi
- Cicerchia soup
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