Your walk begins by leaving the quiet seclusion of the Clarisse Monastery (Vicolo delle Monache), emerging into the bright Piazza Garibaldi.

You immediately enter Corso del Popolo, the main artery connecting the town’s squares. In this short stretch, you feel the transition from the sacred to the everyday—a quick return to the lively rhythm of the town center.

After a few minutes, turn onto Via Giacomo Leopardi to reach almost immediately the Church of San Francesco (civic number 15). This building occupies a strategic position, practically leaning against the main square. If you are fortunate enough to find it open, step inside: you will discover a surprising interior with a large single nave, decorated with rich late-Baroque light stuccoes and enriched by 16th-century works by local artists such as Morganti and Ramazzani.

From San Francesco, just a few steps bring you to an open scene—it’s like a theatrical effect. You find yourself in Piazza Cavour, with the side of the church serving as a scenic backdrop. In front of you stands the elegant Palazzo Comunale, with its distinctive Renaissance-Bramantesque style and the imposing Civic Tower. You have arrived at the civic heart of the town, completing the itinerary that has taken you from the monastic cloister (the Clarisse) to the seat of city power, traversing alleys where Filottrano’s history still pulses alive.

(Accessibility note: both San Francesco and Piazza Cavour are marked as accessible, with dedicated parking and facilities.)