The Giacomo Costantino Beltrami collection is located on the first floor of the Beltrami-Luchetti Palace, where visitors can admire objects and artifacts from the peoples of North and Central America. The items were collected by Beltrami during his travels across the American continent, which led him to discover the sources of the Mississippi River. In […]

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 […]

The Green Football Club of Filottrano is a football (soccer) organization that stands out for its passion for the sport and its commitment to promoting football at the local level. With a strong focus on youth development and community involvement, the club offers a healthy and stimulating environment for its members.

Located in the historic center of Filottrano, Piazza Mazzini represents the beating heart of the town’s life. Surrounded by elegant historic buildings and local businesses, the square has always been a meeting point, a venue for cultural events, and the hub of social life in Filottrano. Featuring a large pedestrian area, the square welcomes visitors […]

The Monastery of the Poor Clares at Santa Chiara in Filottrano stands as a silent guardian of history, its imposing structure dominating the southeastern part of the town. Its position, almost against the town walls, offers a panoramic view of the gentle hills of the Marche region, creating an atmosphere of profound tranquility. Crossing the […]

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 […]

The communal statutes date back to 1530, and from that time, the Town Hall (Palazzo del Comune) was erected in the Renaissance-Bramante style. It is flanked by its beautiful, crenellated civic tower, which features a clock. Inside, a grand staircase leads to the first floor where the Council Hall (Sala del Consiglio) is located—a large […]

The Headquarters and the Collections The museum, established in 1967 and housed on the ground floor of an ancient building in the historic center (Palazzo Spada-Lavinj, now Beltrami-Luchetti), stands out for the particular choice of material collected: the Marche biroccio (agricultural cart). Born as a simple agricultural cart, the biroccio subsequently assumed various functions within […]

This noble palace was renovated in the 18th century upon pre-existing Renaissance and medieval structures. The 18th-century project, commissioned by the Accorretti Marquises, nobles of Filottrano, also envisioned the construction of a monumental staircase and large halls which were never realized, in addition to a balcony above the 17th-century portal. What can be admired today […]

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 […]