Overview

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The town's settlement, characterized by concentric streets running around the central square, was founded by a gens that escaped the destruction of the nearby "Helvia Rìcina" and takes its name from the foundations upon which the Santa Maria in Cassiano castle was built.

In the main square of the historic center, you can find the Palazzo dei Priori, from the 15th century, and the Augustinian convent. Climbing a staircase leads to the parish church of Santa Maria Assunta, where you can admire the terracotta altar piece by Mattia della Robbia and a panel by G. da Recanati from the 15th century. An interesting site is the recently inaugurated Museum of Sacred Art, located in the church of San Giovanni Battista, as well as the must-see outdoor spaces in the historic center, which include the courtyards of San Giacomo and Clarisse and the Augustinian cloister. The Cerreto park, near the walls, offers a beautiful view of the surrounding landscape.

The sweet-toothed will be satisfied by tasting the sughitti, a typical dessert of the harvest period, which is featured in a festival in October. It is made with must, corn flour, and walnuts.

Among the events, we highlight: Svicolando Festival (the first weekend in June), one of the most important street music and art festivals in the region, completely organized by young people from Montecassiano. But Svicolando is much more: framed by the colorful town, there are street-food, theater, sports, and many other activities. With the Palio dei Terzieri (in July), the town steps back in time for ten days and faithfully relives its medieval past. The alleys and squares of the center come alive with over five hundred reenactors, solemn ceremonies, and scenes of daily life; from historical processions to popular games; from unusual performances to the joust of the knights. It is one of the most important historical reenactments of this kind. A unique event.