Casa Eliana

Visiting the territory of Mercatello sul Metauro means immersing yourself in an authentic Italy, far from the flows of mass tourism and nestled in the green heart of the Upper Metauro Valley. The village offers a monumental path of extraordinary value centered in its historic heart, where the Church of San Francesco stands out with its frescoes; the church also houses the Civic Museum, which allows visitors to admire altarpieces and wooden sculptures of rare beauty. Continuing the tour through the center of the village, you will find the Collegiate Church of Saints Peter and Paul.

Just outside the town, the landscape is enriched by smaller hamlets and defensive structures such as the suggestive Castello della Pieve. This small fortified settlement in sandstone seems to emerge directly from the rock and enjoys a particular historical fame, as tradition holds that it was right here, in 1301, that the exile of Dante Alighieri from Florence was decreed.

For those wishing to explore the immediate surroundings, it is well worth reaching the Sanctuary of Santa Veronica, located in a panoramic position that offers an overview of the entire valley. Finally, the most recommended naturalistic visits are the natural pools of the Auro river and the confluence of the Meta and Auro rivers—which gives rise to the Metauro—located just a 5-minute drive away in the municipality of Borgo Pace.