Sant'Angelo in Vado: Nature, Culture and Truffle Tradition
Sant'Angelo in Vado combines nature, archaeology, art, theatre and regional traditions. For culture enthusiasts, Sant'Angelo in Vado offers craftsmanship, archaeology, sacred art, theatre and a truffle event of the Marche region in various thematic areas.
Waterfall and mountains in the surrounding area
The Cascata del Sasso is approximately 12 metres high and 60 metres wide. The mountains Monte Nesci, Cima Castiglione, Monte del Lago and Monte Nerone are also located around Sant'Angelo in Vado. In the surroundings of Sant'Angelo in Vado, nature enthusiasts will find several mountains alongside the waterfall as specific landscape features.
Craftsmanship at Palazzo Mercuri
The Museo Demoantropologico “I vecchi mestieri” documents traditional rural occupations, particularly blacksmithing and block printing on textiles. The museum is located in the basement rooms of Palazzo Mercuri. The basement rooms of Palazzo Mercuri provide this craft-related theme with a specific location within Sant'Angelo in Vado.
Antiquity, mosaics and sacred art
The archaeological section of the Museo Civico Antiquarium Tifernum Mataurense displays finds from the Neolithic and Roman periods. The objects include stone artefacts, statues and everyday objects from excavations at the Domus del Mito. The different types of objects originate from excavations at the Domus del Mito and form part of the archaeological section's collection. The mosaics of the Domus del Mito depict scenes from classical mythology, including Medusa, Dionysus and the chariot of Neptune and Amphitrite.
The archaeological museum complex is located in the 14th-century church of Santa Maria Extra Muros and its monastery complex. The complex also houses a Museo d’Arte Sacra with works from the area around Sant'Angelo in Vado. Artists such as Lorenzo Ghiberti, Della Robbia and Zanino di Pietro visited the site. A museum with a picture gallery is located on the upper floor of Santa Maria Extra Muros. Religious paintings, sculptures and liturgical objects are displayed there. The church and monastery complex also provide the architectural setting for archaeological and sacred art.
Teatro Zuccari and truffle tradition
Teatro Zuccari dates back to the 17th century. Performances take place in the theatre, including comedies by local ensembles, classics, dramas and classical music performances. Theatre enthusiasts will encounter local ensembles, classics, dramas and classical music performances at Teatro Zuccari. The Mostra Nazionale del Tartufo Bianco Pregiato delle Marche is also part of the regional tradition: Sant'Angelo in Vado has hosted it since 1964.
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View accommodations and offersAdvertisement · affiliate link to Booking.comHistoric destinations in the wider regional area
The Museo di Informatica e Storia del Calcolo is located in the wider regional area around Sant'Angelo in Vado. The historic site Fortezza Albornoz and the historic site Palazzo Ducale are also located there. The Vitelli Palace at Saint Giacomo Palace is likewise situated in the wider regional area. In addition to the computer museum, the wider regional area also features fortress and palace destinations.
More places to discover: Auditore, Chiaserna, Peglio, Cuccurano, Mercatale, Calmazzo, Cartoceto and Fenile.
To the main travel overview: Pesaro - Urbino.
