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Province of Fermo<br />
Inhabitants 981<br />
Altitude 234 m ASL<br />
Surface 10,24 sq km<br />
Distance from<br />
Fermo 24 km<br />
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Town hall:<br />
Phone: +39 0734.966131<br />
www.provincia.ap.it/<br />
Francavilla_D'Ete<br />
com.francavilla@provincia.ap.it<br />
WHERE TO STAY<br />
HOTELS<br />
CAMPSITES<br />
HOLIDAY <strong>VILLAGES</strong><br />
COUNTRY HOUSES<br />
APARTMENT RENTALS<br />
ROOMS TO RENT<br />
FARM HOLIDAYS<br />
BED & BREAKFAST<br />
CARAVAN SITES<br />
YOUTH HOSTELS<br />
MOUNTAIN DEWS<br />
FRANCAVILLA D’ETE<br />
The earliest mention of Francavilla<br />
d’Ete dates 1157, when<br />
it was a property of the Bishop<br />
of Fermo. When Averardo della<br />
Campana, Italian condottiere<br />
(captain of the mercenary<br />
troops) took over the village,<br />
the Municipality of Fermo<br />
bought it off in 1385. The later<br />
history of Francavilla d’Ete is<br />
part of the history of Fermo.<br />
WORTH VISITING<br />
In the historic centre it is still<br />
possible to see the remains of<br />
the walls with six Keeps and<br />
two Gates. Outside the town<br />
walls is the Church of St. Rocco<br />
di Montpellier, containing two<br />
valuable frescoes of the 16 th<br />
century: Nativity and Crucifixion,<br />
attributed to Vincenzo Pagani.<br />
Near the municipal gardens<br />
is the Parish Church of SS.<br />
Pietro and Paolo, designed in<br />
the 19 th century by Giuseppe<br />
Sacconi. Two wooden crosses,<br />
representing the Eastern Art<br />
tradition of the 17 th century, are<br />
preserved in the Church. Off<br />
the village you can visit the<br />
stunningly beautiful Rural<br />
Church Madonnetta, housing a<br />
16 th century fresco, showing a<br />
Madonna with Child and<br />
Saints, created by a local artist.<br />
WORTH TASTING<br />
Food and wine tradition, including<br />
for example extra virgin<br />
oil, vincotto (literally<br />
cooked wine), handmade pasta<br />
and cakes (frustingo), has been<br />
preserved up to the present.<br />
Pappardelle with hare meat<br />
ragù-sauce and vincisgrassi are<br />
absolutely recommended.<br />
SOMETHING TO DO<br />
The following sport facilities<br />
are available: Boules (Italian<br />
Bocce) rink, soccer field and a<br />
multi-purpose sport ground.<br />
WORTH DISCOVERING<br />
Francavilla d’Ete is a medieval<br />
village, sited on a hilltop, overlooking<br />
the Ete Morto Valley.<br />
The municipal garden Parco<br />
delle Rimembranze is right in<br />
the village.<br />
Furthermore, the territory is a<br />
suitable area for historical, naturalistic<br />
tours, including walking<br />
and mountain-bike itineraries<br />
across the Ete Morto Valley.<br />
DON’T MISS OUT<br />
Carnevale in piazza (Carnival<br />
on the Piazza) - Carnival Sunday;<br />
Festa della Madonnetta<br />
(Feast of the Madonnetta -<br />
Easter Tuesday; Festa di Santa<br />
Rita (Feast of Santa Rita) - end<br />
of April/beginnings of May;<br />
Festa del Patrono San Rocco<br />
(Feast of the Patron Saint, St.<br />
Rocco) - 16 th August; Sagra<br />
“Lu Vurgu fa cantina”, when<br />
old inns revive - first week in<br />
September.<br />
URBINO<br />
PESARO<br />
ANCONA<br />
MACERATA<br />
FRANCAVILLA D’ETE<br />
FERMO<br />
ASCOLI PICENO
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