Arcevia | |
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| Città di Arcevia | |
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Location of Arcevia  | |
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| Coordinates:43°30′N12°56′E / 43.500°N 12.933°E /43.500; 12.933 | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Marche |
| Province | Ancona (AN) |
| Frazioni | Avacelli, Castiglioni, Caudino, Colle Aprico, Conce di Arcevia, Costa, Loretello, Magnadorsa, Montale, Monte Sant'Angelo, Nidastore, Palazzo, Piticchio, Prosano, Ripalta, San Ginesio di Arcevia, San Giovanni Battista, San Pietro in Musio, Sant'Apollinare, Santo Stefano |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Andrea Bomprezzi |
| Area | |
• Total | 126.25 km2 (48.75 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 535 m (1,755 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 4,518 |
| • Density | 36/km2 (93/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Arceviesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 60011 |
| Dialing code | 0731 |
| Patron saint | St. Medardus |
| Saint day | June 8 |
| Website | Official website |
Arcevia is acomune in theprovince of Ancona of the region ofMarche, central-easternItaly. It is one ofI Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").[4]
According to tradition, Arcevia originates from aGallic settlement anterior to theRoman conquest ofItaly; following that, it became overshadowed by more important nearby cities, such asSuasa.
Under the name ofRocca Contrada, the town was fortified byPippin the Younger,King of the Franks, and was then donated byCharlemagne to thePapal States. In the following centuries, Arcevia played a key role in the local balance of power, located as it was at the border of theMarca di Ancona,Umbria, and theDuchy of Urbino. In 1201, Rocca Contrada proclaimed itself acommune independent fromRome, and was indeed recognised ascivitas (Latin for "city") by popeClement IV in 1266, and remained aguelph city ever since.
Known on a local scale for its military might, Rocca Contrada became entwined in the struggles between the numerous conflicts between local powers, until in the 15th century it found itself under siege byLadislaus,King of Naples, and decided to call upon the help of famouscondottieroBraccio da Montone. The latter vanquished the assailants and reconquered the castles around Arcevia they had occupied; for this he was proclaimedSignore of the city. Later on, the troops ofFrancesco Sforza overtook Rocca Contrada, which, after several vicissitudes, ended up under the rule of the guelphMalatesta family.
After the pacification of the Papal States in the 16th century, Rocca Contrada flourished in the ItalianRenaissance: the city witnessed the institution of professorships in classical subjects, the founding of literary academies, and the birth of such significant artists as painterErcole Ramazzani and architectAndrea Vici in the 18th century.
In 1817, popePius VII renamed Rocca Contrada with the current official name of Arcevia. The town passed to theKingdom of Italy after the unification of the country under theSavoy monarchy. Townspeople fought in the two world wars, and paid for their resistance toNazi occupation with the slaughter of seventy people onMonte Sant'Angelo (Marche) in May 1944.
Arcevia is about 535 metres (1,755 ft)above sea level, on a hill overlooking the valley of theMisa river and theNevola river, about 50 kilometres (31 mi) south-west from its provincial and regional capital,Ancona.
Arcevia borders the following municipalities:Barbara,Castelleone di Suasa,Genga,Mergo,Montecarotto,Pergola,Rosora,San Lorenzo in Campo,Sassoferrato,Serra de' Conti, andSerra San Quirico.
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