Discover Candia: History, Landscape and Wine

Candia can be explored through a variety of themes: the Festa del Covo was celebrated here as an established tradition; La Calcinara offers guided cellar tours by prior telephone arrangement. The Rocca di Bolignano in Baraccola adds a perspective on architectural history and a historic defensive role. Part of the protected landscape area around the Rocca lies in the locality of Candia. These points of interest range from local festival traditions and winemaking to cultural heritage and landscape conservation.

Rocca di Bolignano: Architectural History and Defence

Based on its architectural and typological features, the Rocca is dated approximately to the 14th and 15th centuries. During the Battaglia del Porco, it served as a strategic defensive point against the city of Osimo. These two details shed light on different aspects: the approximate dating places the structure in its architectural-historical context, while the battle illustrates its military function in a specific historical setting.

On 20 May 1914, the Ministry of Public Education declared the Rocca to be of historical and artistic interest under Article 5 of Law 364/1909. This date refers to the declaration, not to the time when it was built. It adds another historical reference point to the approximate dating to the 14th and 15th centuries.

Landscape Protection and Local Context

The ministerial decree of 1 August 2001 designated the area around the Rocca as a protected landscape asset; part of the designated area lies in the locality of Candia. The two designations concern different subjects: the 1914 declaration applies to the Rocca, while the 2001 decree applies to the landscape area. Anyone interested in the structure can also consider its place within the surrounding landscape.

Festival Traditions and Wine Tours

In 2018, the Festa del Covo was celebrated in Candia as an established tradition.

Guided cellar tours at La Calcinara are available by prior telephone arrangement. The winemaking process and vineyards can be seen during the visit. Be sure to arrange your visit by phone in advance.

Find a Holiday Apartment to Suit Your Trip

When looking for a holiday apartment, it helps to first decide what you want to focus on during your stay. If you are interested in cultural heritage, the Rocca’s history and the different protection designations take centre stage. A cellar tour requires advance booking, while a trip centred on the Festa del Covo depends on a specific date. These themes call for different preparations: learning about the history, booking by phone or checking the date. This lets you plan your accommodation and itinerary around the experiences that matter to you.

If you are travelling with children, two questions can bring the history of the Rocca to life: Which centuries is it dated to approximately, and what role did it play during the Battaglia del Porco? The combination of its dating and defensive function offers a clear starting point for preparing for the trip together.

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