FAI Spring Days in Montemarciano

FAI Spring Days in Montemarciano

The FAI Spring Days are the most important national event dedicated to Italy's cultural and landscape heritage, promoted by the FAI - Fondo per l'Ambiente Italiano since 1993. Every year, on a weekend in March, hundreds of places usually closed or little-known are opened free of charge to the public throughout Italy. In the area covered by the Senigallia Delegation, the Municipality of Montemarciano, in the province of Ancona and in the heart of the Marche region, is among the protagonists of the initiative with a programme focused on its historic centre.

The Vittorio Alfieri Theatre, the heart of the visits

The focal point of the event in Montemarciano is the Vittorio Alfieri Theatre, an architectural gem of the village. The tour explores the theatrical space through its architecture, scenography, and performance, guiding visitors to discover the theatre's history and decoration. The tours are led by apprentice cicerones, specially trained students from the "Falcinelli" secondary school, who share the beauty of their territory with the public.

Civic caves and underground heritage

Among the most evocative openings are the civic caves in the historic centre, underground structures normally inaccessible to the public, where visitors can admire the remains of the ancient medieval walls of the Piccolomini castle. These subterranean spaces reveal a new and secret side of the village.

Exhibitions, music, and theatrical experiments

The programme is enriched by collateral initiatives that blend art, science, and performance:

• the exhibition of antique clarinets from the collection of Andrea Greganti, accompanied by high-resolution tomographic reconstruction studies conducted by the Marche Polytechnic University;
• a narrative journey dedicated to local history and characters;
• theatrical experiments by young people, featuring the Asini Bardasci Company and the Tok Tok project.

An event for the territory

The FAI Spring Days in Montemarciano are the result of collaboration between the FAI, the Senigallia Delegation, the Municipality of Montemarciano, and numerous local entities. In addition to enhancing the village's heritage, the event represents an important moment for raising awareness and fundraising to support FAI's conservation mission: donations are welcome with every visit. For the Marche community, it is a fundamental element in the policies for promoting and enhancing the territory, capable of attracting numerous tourists, both Italian and foreign, each year.