Villages of Velvet – walking through Val Mivola

Bus excursions from Senigallia to discover the artistic treasures and unique flavors of the ancient villages of Val Mivola

Excursion program with bus departure from Senigallia in July, August and September 2024

18 July
Senigallia – OSTRA – ARCEVIA

STAGE VAL MIVOLA
The first stage takes us to the Teatro La Vittoria in Ostra, which dates back to 1863 and contains the ancient machinery, scenes and the original curtain of that period.
The itinerary continues to Arcevia for a tasting in the square during the Street Food event at the Arceviese by Pro Loco. The last stop includes a visit to the Teatro Misa in Arcevia, one of the most beautiful theatres in the Marche built in 1667 and completely renovated between 1840 and 1845. Located on the top floor of the Palazzo dei Priori consists of a beautiful horseshoe room with three tiers of boxes separated by floral and geometric patterns.

23 July
Senigallia – SERRA DE’ CONTI – BARBARA

BETWEEN VILLAGES AND CASTLES
The itinerary begins in Serra de’ Conti. The interweaving of streets and alleys of its historic center suggests suggestive paths that lead to the Museum of Monastic Arts with its precious artifacts that tell the story of the monastery of Santa Maria Maddalena.
The tasting will be at the adjacent Palazzo Palazzi that collects the best of the agro-food companies of this territory. The itinerary continues to Barbara, a village of two-fourteenth century origin, enlarged in the sixteenth century. You can walk through its alleys and the smallest square in Italy, visit the Church of the Assumption and the baptistery in addition to the Church of Santa Barbara. Special evening of music in the square.

31 July
Senigallia – OSTRA – ARCEVIA

Between art, history and spirituality
The first stage of our itinerary is the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Rose in Ostra where the most important ex voto collection is located. The votive tablets have always expressed religiosity and faith in the miracles of the popular classes. The second stage, after the break for the tasting, is the Collegiate Church of San Medardo in Arcevia. Here we find the most fascinating collection of ceramics of the Marches composed of the works of Della Robbia: Andrea, Giovanni and fra Mattia. In the Collegiate Church of San Medardo there are also two extraordinary works by the great Renaissance artist Luca Signorelli: The Polyptych of San Medardo and the Baptism of Christ.

6 AUGUST
CASTELLEONE DI SUASA – CORINALDO

A TIME MACHINE
In the first part of the excursion we visit the very well preserved remains of the ancient Roman city of Suasa in Castelleone di Suasa with the beautiful Domus Coiedii.
In the second part, after the break for the tasting in the cellar, the excursion will reach Corinaldo, where it will be possible to see the findings of an ancient Piceno prince with interesting objects of equipment exposed in the local
Civic Art Collection Claudio Ridolfi.

8 August
Senigallia – CORINALDO – ARCEVIA

STAGE VAL MIVOLA
The Teatro Comunale Carlo Goldoni of Corinaldo was built between 1861 and 1869 to replace the old and no longer adequate theater, designed by Alessandro Pasqui of Florence, was very spacious and functional. Completely renovated in 2006 it retains the charm of that time. After the visit, the itinerary continues with a tasting at the small village of Piticchio (Arcevia) that houses an authentic jewel: the small private theatre built in 1849 by Count Giovanni Battista Carletti Giampieri in neoclassical style. Despite its small size, this noble theatre retains the scenic impact of larger theatres.

21 August
SENIGALLIA – Ostra Vetere – BARBARA

BETWEEN VILLAGES AND CASTLES
Ostra Vetere, formerly called Montenovo, is a charming village narrow between medieval walls three-fifteenth century where churches, prestigious houses and simple houses are kept. The urban plan characterized by alleys and staircases is dominated by the spires of the Church of Santa Maria di Piazza, jewel of the neo-Gothic.
The itinerary continues to Barbara, a village of two-fourteenth century origin, enlarged in the sixteenth century. After a tasting, you can walk through its alleys and the smallest square in Italy, visit the Church of the Assumption and the baptistery as well as the Church of Santa Barbara.

6 September
Senigallia – TRECASTELLI

Between art, history and spirituality
Visit to the Museum of the History of Sharecropping Sergio Anselmi inserted in the complex of Santa Maria delle Grazie. The museum contains over two thousand objects related to the farming world.
You can also visit the permanent exhibition of the great photographer from Senigallia Mario Giacomelli on “agricultural work” and “agricultural landscape”. After the tasting in the village of Castel Colonna (by the Pro Loco) the second stage is scheduled in the Museum of Nori De Nobili in Ripe, in the Municipality of Trecastelli. The Museum exhibits about seventy works by the painter Eleonora “Nori” De’ Nobili (1902-1968) that retrace her artistic path and her tormented existence.
It is one of the few museums in the world entirely dedicated to a female figure.

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WINE ROUTES

Val Mivola is a territory characterized by the great variety and quality of the wines that are produced in it.

The autochthonous white grape variety from which is obtained the Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi produced by numerous and selected local wineries.

We have selected for you some wineries with the possibility of organizing a tasting (not included in organized tours)

Serra De Conti
Casalfarneto
https://www.casalfarneto.it/
tel. 0731/889001

Casalta
https://www.casaleta.it/
tel. 3482529857

Poderi Mattioli
https://www.poderimattioli.it/
tel. 0731 075335

Arcevia
Cantine Politi
https://cantinepoliti.it/
tel. 0731 982060

Barbara
Cantina Santa Barbara
https://www.santabarbara.it/
tel. 071 967 4681

Senigallia
Vigna degli Estensi (località Roncitelli)
https://www.vignadegliestensi.it/
tel. 340 372 6021

Cantina Mezzanotte (località Bettolelle)
https://www.cantinamezzanotte.it/
tel. 071 7961071

Corinaldo
Cantina Spallacci
http://www.cantinaspallacci.it/
tel. 333 480 6878

Castelleone di Suasa
Vini Venturi
http://www.viniventuri.it/
tel. 071 966635

Castel Colonna
Cantina Macrì
https://www.cantinamacri.it/
tel. 353 447 5733