During the Second World War, Filottrano experienced extremely difficult times. For ten days, the town—situated between two opposing armies—endured a fierce battle that ended with the withdrawal of German troops on July 9, 1944. The invaluable contribution of the Nembo Paratroopers Division of the Italian Liberation Corps and the Polish Corps, both under the command […]

News and Historical Context: German reprisals during World War II At 5:00 a.m. on June 30, 1944, a German unit entered the town, blocked the access roads, and began rounding up men by knocking on every door. A significant number of citizens were captured, while the youngest and the oldest were released. Among the remaining […]

In the tranquil silence of the Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Filottrano, a permanent exhibition preserves the magic of Christmas through sacred art. The nativity figurines, crafted in the 20th-century Lecce style, with their gentle simplicity and refined details, convey emotion and devotion, celebrating the nativity tradition of southern Italy. Open to visitors […]

The museum is located in the historic center of Filottrano and houses more than 350 sewing machines, dating from 1862 to the present day, all fully functional and equipped with instruction manuals. The owner, Gustavo Boresta, runs a company specializing in the sale and repair of sewing machines, and in the workshop located within the […]