Overview
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Among the best-preserved walls in the Marche region are those of Corinaldo (14th-15th century), a medieval and Renaissance town surrounded by over a kilometer of fortifications, interspersed with gates, bastions, towers, and a crenellated spur attributed to Francesco di Giorgio Martini.
On the western side, the historic center is characterized by narrow streets that gradually become more regular and spacious. Some of these are true monuments, such as Piaggia, which reaches the summit of the hill, where you can find the Pozzo della Polenta, associated with a curious anecdote. After a restoration in 2005, the Carlo Goldoni Theater reopened with a rich season of prose theater, amateur theater, concerts, dance performances, and shows for children. Originally, the theater had a device capable of raising or lowering the audience area depending on the needs.
The former Augustinian Monastery houses the Civic Art Collection "Claudio Ridolfi", which includes works from the 16th to 18th centuries and a group of contemporary paintings by Nori de Nobili.
Corinaldo is the birthplace of Santa Maria Goretti, and it is possible to visit her house and the diocesan sanctuary dedicated to her.
In July, the Contesa del Pozzo della Polenta takes place, where over 300 reenactors revive a local legend. Every year, the costumes are renewed and then stored in the Hall of Costume and Popular Traditions.
In the surrounding countryside, vineyards and olive groves are cultivated, producing typical products: Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi wine and extra virgin olive oil, mainly obtained from the Moraiolo, Leccino, Frantoio, and Raggia cultivars.
