Agugliano

Agugliano: among fortresses and medieval walls

Agugliano is a picturesque village just a few kilometres from Ancona. In medieval times it was one of the twenty historical castles of the Doric capital. The ancient castle still has both its wall and three broken towers visible; it is located in the hamlet of Castel d'Emilio.

Town Walls and Towers: Stroll along the medieval walls and the three "rompitratta" towers, offering a true plunge into history.

Pieroni Staircase: A panoramic staircase that crosses the walls leading to the historic center, perfect for admiring the rolling hills of the Marche region.

Panoramic Terrace: A hidden gem offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

Castel d’Emilio: An ancient hamlet with a rich history, where you can admire the structure of the 15th-century castle and the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie.

AN ANCIENT LITERARY TRADITION

Agugliano has a rich literary tradition. The medieval magistrate Baldo d’Agugliano mentioned in Dante's Divine Comedy and dubbed “villan d’Aguglion” in Canto XV of Paradise was born here.

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Castel d’Emilo

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Fortress & Fortifications

Agugliano Tour

3 TOWER WALLS
HOLY PARISH OF MARY IN NAZARETH
PIERONI STAIRCASE Staircase that cuts through the walls of Agugliano to the old historic centre. A wonderful panoramic spot for admiring the gentle Marche hills while sitting on a bench in the wonderful garden hidden between the walls of the ancient village.
S.S. Sacramento
MUNICIPALITY OF AGUGLIANO
PANORAMIC TERRACE Hidden terrace offering a great view of the land- scape of Agugliano and its surroundings.
Maggini Square
Castel d'Emilio An hamplet with a history to be rediscovered and completed, and amazing art treasures. From the visible structure of the 15th-century Castle, to the 11th-century Convent, to the Church of Holy Mary of Grace adorned with architectural elements preceding the 1400s.