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_ Giosué Carducci

Campofilone is a medieval village was constructed later and in the immersed in a splendid natural 13th century the population was fresco. It is situated in an hill in the organized according to institutional Aso Valley which extends from the municipal models, under the blue of the Adriatic sea to the jurisdiction of 's bishop. smooth and lush hills of Le In the following centuries the region, up to the snowy mountains history of Campofilone was linked to of Sibillini Mountains. this village and to the events of the The archaeological finds of the Italian unification. The abbey Picene and Roman period, remained the spiritual reference discovered in this area (remains of point so much so that all its goods villas, cisterns, tombs with grave were entrusted to the Abbot. goods, thermal baths, pottery), Nowadays the historical center is prove the ancient origin of structured around the only main Campofilone. street from which open up a web of The words “Campo Fulloni”, written narrow streets overlooking the Aso down on the medieval manuscripts, Valley. indicates that the name of this The village has an ancient tradition, village derives from the existence, that of the “Maccheroncini of in the ancient times, of a field whose Campofilone PGI”, thin strips of owner was a rich laundryman. dried egg pasta. In the high Middle Age the The product, representative of the Benedictine monks settled in this Aso Valley, in 2013 obtained the hills which at that time was crossed European Union trademark of by the ancient consular coastal “Protected Geographical Roman road. Indication”. Nowadays the history of At least since 1066 the documents this product is exposed in the have reported the existence of the historical Morelli Palace, the center Abbey of St. Bartholomew which of Territorial Interpretation of the was among the richest ones of ecomuseum of the Aso Valley. Fermo's territory to manage important plots of land. The castle that surrounds the Abbey USEFUL INFORMATION In every season Campofilone offers cultural, architectural and panoramic beauties. The seacoast with its unspoilt @ http://www.comune.campofilone.fm.it/ sand and shingle beaches has a great naturalistic virtue. [email protected] In the historical center it is possi- +39 0734 932951 ble to visit: +39 0734 931824 - the historical Abbey of St. Bartholomew, - the Abbey's garden - the liturgical archaeological Campofilone is a village of 1916 inhabitants museum situated in the , in Le - the malacological and entomolog- Marche region. ical museum - San Patrizio church and the How to get here: Church of Piety A 14 – Highway exit at Grottammare, - the municipal theater where is northbound held the winter theater season. A 14 – Highway exit at , southbound Moreover, when you exit the Coord: 43°04’5’’N - 13°49’17 ’’E historical center, it is possible to see: Altitude: 202 mt above the sea level - The church of Santa Maria Surface: 12,15 Kmq d'Intignano in the area of Santa Maria. - The “Palombare” of XV century in the area of Marina and Monte- camauro.

MARCH: “Saint Patrick Celtic Festival” - An Irish music festival dedicated to the patron saint of Campofilone and to the patron saint of Ireland. JULY: “The Non-alcoholic Festival” - an event dedicated to good food and non-alcoholic drinks. AUGUST: The national festival of Maccheroncini of Campofilone PGI” - On the first weekend in August it is held this festival. In these days, in the historical center, you can taste this traditional dish at the stands set up by Pro Loco. AUGUST: “The festival of the Sea” - On August 15th it is held festival dedicated to seafood and to typical products of Le Marche region. AUGUST: “Orto Party” - Beer festival in the Abbey's garden. AUGUST: “Festival of chili peppers” - stands, creative labs and exhibitions of local and typical products. SEPTEMBER: “A walk from the sea to the hills” - an ecological, cultural and gastronomic walk of 3km “Porta Marina” the entrance gate to the ancient village. Maccheroncini of Campofilone PGI The Maccheroncini IGP The Maccheroncini of Campofilone PGI is a Method type of egg pasta that obtained the Europe- The Maccheroncini of Campofilone PGI is an an Union trademark PGI in 2013. egg pasta that is obtained from a dough of This particular dish has very ancient fresh eggs and durum wheat semolina or origins and it is an identity symbol of the soft wheat flour. community of Campofilone. The traditional recipe proposes a rich ragu The thinness of the dough and cut, the sauce as seasoning. Fry all the vegetables simplicity of the ingredients and the drying and then boil the peeled tomatoes on low process make this product unique for its heat for about 2 hours. organoleptic characteristics. Before serving it, toss the Maccheroncini on an fir wood board to combine it with the sauce. At the end, top it with Parmesan Ingredienti: cheese and Pecorino cheese. La ricetta che più si avvicina Do you know it? - 100 gr of beef meat Nowadays it is possible not - 100 gr of beef lean meat only to visit the pasta facto- - 100 gr of pork meat ries and their laboratories, - 100 gr of boiled bone- in meat but also to taste this dish - Some pieces of duck meat with other sauces, such as: - Some bones of beef and pork with seafood, with chili - 1 kg of peeled tomatoes peppers, with Pecorino - 2 cups of broth cheese and pepper, with - 1 cup of white wine vegetables and with special - A mix of chopped celery, carrots and spices. onion - Extra virgin olive oil - Grated Parmesan cheese and Pecorino cheese