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The province of Macerata
offers the attentive visitor clear traces of settlements
starting from the prehistoric era and magnificent examples of
gothic and renaissance painting, together with mineral springs
with strong beneficial and curative properties. A trip to this
land offers mysterious mountain peaks and continuous glimpses of
enchanting landscapes, with small villages in the distance, a
wealth of history and traditions, churches, mostly Romanesque,
decorated with frescoes, footpaths and broad stretches of
countryside, with an exceptional abundance of flora and fauna,
aromas and curative waters, while the people are silent and
hospitable. The main craft traditions from the province relate
to the working of leather, paper and wickerwork, the
construction and restoration of furniture, terracotta, wrought
iron and copper, home-weaving and silverware. There are numerous
traditional dishes and products, starting with mountain products
such as truffles, mushrooms, cheese, cured meats, game, lamb and
traditional pulses, to the celebrated high-quality products from
the hills, such as wines, extra-virgin olive oil and beef from
Marchigiana cattle, to conclude with fish soups and the infinite
variety of fish dishes made with the products of the Adriatic
Sea. There is a wide range of opportunities for sport, from
horse-riding to trekking in the equipped areas, archery and
canoeing. An infinite land , embraced by the peace of centuries. |