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Ripatransone, also known as the Piceno viewpoint, stands on a hill between the Tesino and Menocchia valleys; from the town it is possible to admire a vast panorama that goes from the sea to the Gran Sasso, from the Sibillini mountains to the Conero. Typical of these areas are the erosion phenomena on the clay hills called gullies. The territory surrounding Ripatransone is witness to an ancient agricultural tradition, which produces oil, wine (Rosso Piceno Superiore) and cereals. Agricultural activity is accompanied by that of small industry and craftsmanship. No less important, and constantly growing, is the tourist activity, aided not only by the natural landscape and typical products but also by the historical-artistic beauties of the city. Ripatransone has in fact obtained the recognition of the orange flag from the TCI.
To see
Due to its status as an episcopal seat, there are countless religious buildings in the city of Ripatransone, starting with the Cathedral, dedicated to the Saints Gregory and Margaret, and built between the 16th and 17th century, which was the subject of continuous renovations in the following centuries. The church has three naves and a Latin cross; inside there are a wooden choir (17th century), some paintings representing St. Gregory the Great (17th century) and the Nativity (18th century), a liturgical organ by Gaetano Callido, a polychrome wooden crucifix, the wooden altar (17th century) and other works, dated between the 17th and 18th centuries.
The diocesan sanctuary of the Madonna known as St. John (patron saint of the city since 1893), dates back to 14th century and contains several statues by Luigi Fontana and a two-order wooden choir.
The Church of S. Filippo (17th-18th century) is internally rich in gilded altars , stuccos and many paintings and in its crypt it houses the Museum of Rural and Artisan Civilization of the Middle Piceno.
The Church of S. Rocco (16th century) with sandstone portal preserves all Inside there is a wooden statue of S. Rocco (18th century), and a statue at the altar of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
The former Church of S. Chiara, built by the Clarisse in 1749, it has a single nave and its interior is decorated with Corinthian capitals; houses the Museum of Sacred and Liturgical Art. Among the other religious buildings we also mention the Church of S. Michele Arcangelo (13th-14th century), the Church of S. Pastore (13th century) completely renovated in the century. XVIII, the Church of S. Maria Annunziata d'Agello (15th century), the rural Church of Santa Maria della Petrella, located outside of the town centre, and the former Church of S. Agostino (15th-18th century), now deconsecrated and transformed into a cinema hall, with the adjoining convent, now home to the Historical Archive.
Among the countless historic buildings we mention the Municipal Palace (13th century) which houses the Archaeological Museum and the Municipal Library, the Palazzo del Podestà, a medieval building built in Romanesque style- Gothic (14th century) and restored several times in various periods, with an adjoining civic tower. The first floor of the building was transformed into a Municipal Theater designed by Maggi in 1790 and completed in 1843. The interior was painted by Luigi Ruffini da Falerone and since 1894 it has been named after the scholar Luigi Mercantini. Near Palazzo Benvignati (17th-18th century), don't forget a visit to the "Narrowest alley in Italy" which measures only 43 centimetres. Also worth visiting is the Complex of the Sources (15th-16th century), of which the courtyard and the two gates (Porta S. Domenico and Porta Cuprense) are visible. An open-air theater has been created in this space where shows and concerts are held.
Events
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the Procession of the Dead Christ (Good Friday),
"Cavallo di Fuoco" (The Fire Horse) (first Sunday after Easter) 18th century fireworks display, feast of the Patron Saint Mary Magdalene (22 July)
Wheat and Threshing Festival (second Sunday of August),
International Choral Festival (second Sunday of October),
Artistic nativity scene in the square (from 20 December to 17 January).
History
The locality where the municipality of Ripatransone is located, already inhabited in prehistory, was one of the most flourishing locations of the Picena civilization (9th-3rd century BC), which was subsequently replaced by the Roman one. The city was born at the end of the 12th century. from the unification of four castles. In the year 1205, its status as a municipality was legally sanctioned, which was followed by the fortification phase. The name Ripa Transonum is indicated in the Egidian Constitutions of Cardinal Albornoz. At the beginning of the 16th century the S. Giovanni hospital was founded and in 1552 its first land register was drawn up. In 1571, due to the importance it had achieved, Ripatransone was elevated by Pope Pius V (1566-1572) to the rank of city and bishopric. In 1860, it was one of the first municipalities to join the new Italian state. The layout of the city of Ripatransone is typical of the medieval age, and is rich in works, monuments and buildings built between the seventeenth and late nineteenth centuries. The historic center is located within the ancient city walls (15th-16th century) of which all that remain are the Torrione with the Porta di Monte Antico (15th-16th century), the Porta San Domenico, the Porta Cuprense, a Torrione with battlements Ghibellines and another tower with door. On the highest point stands the Church of S. Nicolò, with an apse from the century. IX and portal of the century. XV, completely renovated in the century. XVI.
