Novilara: Picenian History, Adriatic Views and Local Culture

Novilara is a destination for you if you want to discover Italian history not only through individual buildings, but also through its interplay with the landscape and local culture. From the fortification wall, the view stretches across the Adriatic coast towards Senigallia. At the same time, gently rolling green hills extend towards the Apennines. This combination makes Novilara interesting for travellers who want to combine cultural impressions with peaceful landscapes and a carefully planned stay.

Picenian History at the Centro di Documentazione Archeologica

The Centro di Documentazione Archeologica di Novilara focuses on local geology and geomorphology as well as on Picenian culture. The latter is evidenced by the necropolis on the nearby Servici and Molaroni estates. The Iron Age necropolis of Novilara yielded a total of 293 graves from the Molaroni and Servici areas. The materials found there attest to intensive relations and exchanges with southern and northern Italy as well as the Illyrian coast.

The exhibition area also includes three copies of the sandstone stelae found in the surrounding area. The Centro also houses a wooden model of the ship depicted on one of the stelae featuring a ship. The characteristic sandstone stelae found in Novilara and the adjoining areas date from the late 7th to the early 6th century BC. Their depictions include naval battles, combat and hunting scenes. In this way, archaeology in Novilara becomes tangible through specific finds, images and historical connections.

Landscape and Historic Routes

The Santa Croce Trail is equipped with information panels and passes by the archaeological excavation sites and the former inspection shafts of the ancient Roman aqueduct. This creates a route where the landscape and visible traces of past use stand closely alongside one another. Outside the fortification wall of Novilara, you will also find the Pieve di San Michele Arcangelo, which was consecrated in 1356.

Visits by Prior Reservation

The Centro di Documentazione Archeologica di Novilara can be visited by prior reservation through the Associazione Culturale L’Anfora. Admission is possible with the Card Pesaro Musei. If you are planning your stay around archaeology, this is therefore one of the important practical details. The historical context remains closely connected to the specific exhibits and the necropolis.

Novilara Arte Gusto and Regional Themes

Another facet of the town was showcased by Novilara Arte Gusto. At this event, traditionally produced wines were tasted, and practical workshops on making tagliatelle were planned. Novilara Arte Gusto returned to Novilara between 10 and 12 July as the 14th edition of a three-day event. For your travel planning, this offers an insight into themes that extend beyond archaeology to include wine and the production of classic Italian pasta. You can therefore consider a hotel in Novilara as part of a stay that combines historical discoveries with regional culture.

Other Places in the Surrounding Area

Monte Cerignone, Santa Veneranda, Belvedere Fogliense, Rio Salso-Case Bernardi, Fermignano, Lucrezia, Mercatello Sul Metauro, Piagge

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