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Territory:
PERGOLA
The city of Pergola was founded in the 13th century and it is placed on the merging of the rivers Cesano and Cinisco, not far away from the breathtaking Catria Mountain (Monte Catria, 1702m). It is a marvellous little city in the heart of the region le Marche surrounded by rivers, green hills, mountains and an unpolluted and variegated nature. In the heart of the city you will discover a graceful medieval architecture with many religious and exclusive buildings.
TO VISIT
You will have to visit the St. Jacob church (chiesa di San Giacomo, 13th -18th century), which hosts nowadays the museum of the Gilded Bronzes (Bronzi Dorati). The St. Andrew's church (chiesa di Sant'Andrea) was built in 1258 and it still keeps its original romanesque/gothic tower. It is told that he St. Francis church (chiesa di San Francesco) and the convent, founded in 1255, were built by the direct disciples of Francis. The Auditorium, i.e. the old St. Mary's church (Chiesa di Santa Maria di Piazza) is supposed to be the first church built in Pergola. The name of the city comes from the pergola that was along the wall of this church.
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