Montelupone

Montelupone is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Macerata in the Italian region Marche, located about 30 kilometres (19 mi) south of Ancona and about 11 kilometres (7 mi) northeast of Macerata.

Montelupone
Comune di Montelupone
Palazzo dei Priori.
Coat of arms
Location of Montelupone
Montelupone
Location of Montelupone in Italy
Montelupone
Montelupone (Marche)
Coordinates: 43°21′N 13°34′E
CountryItaly
RegionMarche
ProvinceMacerata (MC)
FrazioniSan Firmano
Government
  MayorRolando Pecora
Area
  Total32.67 km2 (12.61 sq mi)
Elevation
272 m (892 ft)
Population
 (30 November 2017)[2]
  Total3,590
  Density110/km2 (280/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Monteluponesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
62010
Dialing code0733
Patron saintSt. Firmanus
WebsiteOfficial website

Montelupone borders the following municipalities: Macerata, Montecosaro, Morrovalle, Potenza Picena, Recanati.

Main sights

  • San Firmano Abbey, a Romanesque monastery, founded in the late 9th century AD. The sacristy houses a terracotta by Ambrogio della Robbia.
  • Medieval gates
  • Palazzo del Podestà and Civic Tower
  • Civic Gallery
  • Church of Santa Chiara
  • Collegiate church
  • Church of San Francesco
  • Church of Pietà (15th century)

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.



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