Macerata district, Marche, Italy
Places to visit near Appignano
Appignano is a town in Macerata district, Marche, Italy, home to about 2,987 people. Within 50 km by road there are 62 places to visit — 23 churches, 21 forts & heritage, 9 museums and 3 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Teatro Romano Helvia Recina (9 km), Collegiata di San Donato (12 km) and Castello di Montefiore (13 km).
Appignano at a glance
- Location
- Macerata district, Marche, Italy
- Population
- about 2,987
- Coordinates
- 43.3628° N, 13.3477° E
- Places within 50 km
- 62 (62 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums
Top places to visit near Appignano
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Appignano: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Teatro Romano Helvia RecinaForts · MacerataMust-see
- Collegiata di San DonatoChurches · MacerataMust-see
- Castello di MontefioreForts · MacerataMust-see
- Giuseppe GaribaldiForts · MacerataMust-see
- Basilica di Santa Maria della MisericordiaChurches · MacerataMust-see
- Former Cathedral of San GiulianoChurches · MacerataMust-see
- Castello della RanciaForts · MacerataMust-see
- Santuario della Madonna di CampocavalloCaves · AnconaMust-see
- Abbazia San Claudio al ChientiChurches · MacerataMust-see
- Museo Civico Villa Colloredo MelsMuseums · MacerataMust-see
- Riserva Naturale Abbadia di FiastraWildlife · MacerataMust-see
- Duomo di RecanatiMuseums · MacerataMust-see
More places near Appignano
- Palazzo Gallo · fort · Ancona · ~22 km · Must-see
- Basilica San Giuseppe da Copertino · church · Ancona · ~22 km · Must-see
- Chiesa del Sacro Cuore · church · Macerata · ~22 km · Must-see
- Basilica of Saint Nicholas of Tolentino · church · Perugia · ~22 km · Must-see
- Chiesa di San Pietro, Paolo e Donato · church · Macerata · ~23 km · Must-see
- Rocca di Urbisaglia · fort · Macerata · ~23 km · Must-see
- Palazzo Pianetti · fort · Perugia · ~24 km · Must-see
- Monumento Nazionale Delle Marche · fort · Ancona · ~25 km · Must-see
- Chiesa di Santa Maria Delle Grazie · church · Macerata · ~28 km · Must-see
- Museo Pontificio Santa Casa · museum · Ancona · ~29 km · Must-see
- Palazzo Apostolico · fort · Ancona · ~29 km · Must-see
- Selva di Gallignano · park · Ancona · ~29 km · Must-see
Things to see near Appignano, by type
Churches near Appignano
73 churches within 100 km of Appignano. The closest is Collegiata di San Donato (12 km). Best time: year-round.
- Collegiata di San Donato · church · Macerata · ~12 km · Must-see
- Basilica di Santa Maria della Misericordia · church · Macerata · ~14 km · Must-see
- Former Cathedral of San Giuliano · church · Macerata · ~14 km · Must-see
- Abbazia San Claudio al Chienti · church · Macerata · ~20 km · Must-see
- Basilica San Giuseppe da Copertino · church · Ancona · ~22 km · Must-see
- Chiesa del Sacro Cuore · church · Macerata · ~22 km · Must-see
Forts & heritage near Appignano
62 forts & heritage within 100 km of Appignano. The closest is Teatro Romano Helvia Recina (9 km). Best time: october to february.
- Teatro Romano Helvia Recina · fort · Macerata · ~9 km · Must-see
- Castello di Montefiore · fort · Macerata · ~13 km · Must-see
- Giuseppe Garibaldi · fort · Macerata · ~13 km · Must-see
- Castello della Rancia · fort · Macerata · ~18 km · Must-see
- Palazzo Gallo · fort · Ancona · ~22 km · Must-see
- Rocca di Urbisaglia · fort · Macerata · ~23 km · Must-see
Museums near Appignano
31 museums within 100 km of Appignano. The closest is Museo Civico Villa Colloredo Mels (21 km). Best time: year-round.
- Museo Civico Villa Colloredo Mels · museum · Macerata · ~21 km · Must-see
- Duomo di Recanati · museum · Macerata · ~21 km · Must-see
- Museo Pontificio Santa Casa · museum · Ancona · ~29 km · Must-see
- Museo Tattile Statale Omero · museum · Ancona · ~38 km · Must-see
- Museo Archeologico Nazionale Delle Marche · museum · Ancona · ~40 km · Must-see
- Museo Delle Arti Monastiche · museum · Perugia · ~40 km · Must-see
Beaches & coast near Appignano
12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Appignano. The closest is Limite K/T del Conero (36 km). Best time: october to march.
- Limite K/T del Conero · beach · Ancona · ~36 km · Must-see
- Centro Islamico Civitanova Marche · beach · Macerata · ~38 km · Must-see
- Faro di Ancona · beach · Ancona · ~40 km · Must-see
- Sinagoga di Senigallia · beach · Ancona · ~51 km · Must-see
- Faro di Senigallia · beach · Ancona · ~51 km · Must-see
- Marina di Porto San Giorgio · beach · Marche · ~54 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Appignano
8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Appignano. The closest is Riserva Naturale Abbadia di Fiastra (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Riserva Naturale Abbadia di Fiastra · sanctuary · Macerata · ~21 km · Must-see
- Parco Regionale del Conero · sanctuary · Ancona · ~35 km · Must-see
- Parco del Cardeto "Franco Scataglini" · sanctuary · Ancona · ~40 km · Must-see
- Parco Regionale del Monte Cucco · sanctuary · Perugia · ~62 km · Must-see
- Sibillini Mountains National Park · sanctuary · Perugia · ~65 km · Must-see
- Parco Regionale di Colfiorito · sanctuary · Perugia · ~66 km · Must-see
Hill stations & viewpoints near Appignano
3 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Appignano. The closest is Gole dell'Infernaccio (62 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Gole dell'Infernaccio · viewpoint · Perugia · ~62 km · Must-see
- Bottaccione Gorge · viewpoint · Perugia · ~78 km · Must-see
- Monte Patino · viewpoint · Perugia · ~78 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Appignano
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.
- Start in Appignano
- 9 km Teatro Romano Helvia Recina · heritage site, Macerata
- 4 km Giuseppe Garibaldi · heritage site, Macerata
- 1 km Basilica di Santa Maria della Misericordia · church, Macerata
- 16 km Castello di Montefiore · heritage site, Macerata
- 1 km Collegiata di San Donato · church, Macerata
- 12 km Back to Appignano
Plan a longer trip from Appignano — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Appignano
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How to reach Appignano
All places near Appignano by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Santuario di San Girio · church · Macerata · ~30 km · Must-see
- Abbazia di Santa Maria in Castagnola · church · Ancona · ~33 km · Must-see
- Castello Svevo · fort · Macerata · ~33 km · Must-see
- Area Archeologica di Potentia · fort · Macerata · ~33 km · Must-see
- Chiesa Parrocchiale Dei Santi Lorenzo A Biagio · church · Fermo · ~34 km · Must-see
- Parco Regionale del Conero · sanctuary · Ancona · ~35 km · Must-see
- Monastero Benedettine Santa Maria Delle Rose · church · Macerata · ~36 km · Must-see
- Limite K/T del Conero · beach · Ancona · ~36 km · Must-see
- Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assisi · church · Ancona · ~37 km · Must-see
- Forte Scrima · fort · Ancona · ~37 km · Must-see
- Badia di San Pietro al Conero (Ex Convento Dei Camaldolesi) · church · Ancona · ~37 km · Must-see
- Santa Maria di Portonovo · church · Ancona · ~38 km · Must-see
- Museo Tattile Statale Omero · museum · Ancona · ~38 km · Must-see
- Centro Islamico Civitanova Marche · beach · Macerata · ~38 km · Must-see
- Forte Altavilla · fort · Ancona · ~39 km · Must-see
- Castello di Rocca Priora · fort · Ancona · ~39 km · Must-see
- Forte Garibaldi · fort · Ancona · ~39 km · Must-see
- Chiesa di San Marone · church · Macerata · ~39 km · Must-see
- Monumento Alla Resistenza · fort · Ancona · ~39 km · Must-see
- Chiesa del Santissimo Sacramento · church · Ancona · ~39 km · Must-see
- Fontana del Calamo · fort · Ancona · ~39 km · Must-see
- Palazzo Benincasa · fort · Ancona · ~39 km · Must-see
- Museo Archeologico Nazionale Delle Marche · museum · Ancona · ~40 km · Must-see
- Parco del Cardeto "Franco Scataglini" · sanctuary · Ancona · ~40 km · Must-see
- Faro di Ancona · beach · Ancona · ~40 km · Must-see
- Anfiteatro Romano di Ancona · fort · Ancona · ~40 km · Must-see
- Museo Delle Arti Monastiche · museum · Perugia · ~40 km · Must-see
- Duomo di San Ciriaco · church · Ancona · ~40 km · Must-see
- Museo Diocesano di Ancona · museum · Ancona · ~40 km · Must-see
- Basilica di San Venanzio · church · Macerata · ~42 km · Must-see
- Chiesa della Santissima Annunziata · church · Macerata · ~42 km · Must-see
- Palazzo Ducale di Camerino · museum · Perugia · ~42 km · Must-see
- Fabriano Cathedral · church · Perugia · ~45 km · Must-see
- Duomo di Fermo · church · Fermo · ~47 km · Must-see
- Pinacoteca Civica · museum · Fermo · ~47 km · Must-see
- Palazzo Dei Priori · fort · Fermo · ~47 km · Must-see
- Lago di Fiastra · lake · Perugia · ~47 km · Must-see
- Area Archeologica La Fenice · fort · Ancona · ~50 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Duomo di San Pietro Apostolo · church · Ancona · ~51 km · Must-see
- Museo Diocesano · museum · Ancona · ~51 km · Must-see
- Museo Pio IX · museum · Ancona · ~51 km · Must-see
- Rocca Roveresca · fort · Ancona · ~51 km · Must-see
- Sinagoga di Senigallia · beach · Ancona · ~51 km · Must-see
- Foro Annonario · fort · Ancona · ~51 km · Must-see
- Faro di Senigallia · beach · Ancona · ~51 km · Must-see
- Chiesa di San Giorgio · church · Fermo · ~52 km · Must-see
- Suasa · fort · Perugia · ~52 km · Must-see
- Area Archeologica la Cuma · fort · Fermo · ~53 km · Must-see
- Marina di Porto San Giorgio · beach · Marche · ~54 km · Must-see
- Ecomuseo della Valle dell’Aso · museum · Fermo · ~58 km · Must-see
- Concattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta · church · Ascoli Piceno · ~58 km · Must-see
- Pinacoteca Civica Fortunato Duranti · museum · Teramo · ~58 km · Must-see
- Santuario di Macereto · church · Macerata · ~59 km · Must-see
- Rocca Flea · fort · Perugia · ~59 km · Must-see
- Polo Museale San Francesco · museum · Ascoli Piceno · ~59 km · Must-see
- Collegiata di Santa Lucia · church · Ascoli Piceno · ~59 km · Must-see
- Madonna Delle Grotte · church · Pesaro e Urbino · ~60 km · Must-see
- Chiesa di San Lorenzo · church · Ascoli Piceno · ~61 km · Must-see
- Abbazia di Santa Maria di Sitria · church · Perugia · ~61 km · Must-see
- Parco Regionale del Monte Cucco · sanctuary · Perugia · ~62 km · Must-see
- Gole dell'Infernaccio · viewpoint · Perugia · ~62 km · Must-see
- Faro di Pedaso · beach · Fermo · ~63 km · Must-see
- Ipogeo di Piagge · fort · Pesaro e Urbino · ~64 km · Must-see
- Plestia · fort · Perugia · ~64 km · Must-see
- Sibillini Mountains National Park · sanctuary · Perugia · ~65 km · Must-see
- Grotta di San Paterniano · cave · Pesaro e Urbino · ~66 km · Must-see
- Parco Regionale di Colfiorito · sanctuary · Perugia · ~66 km · Must-see
- Quadreria Cesarini. Casa Museo · museum · Pesaro e Urbino · ~71 km · Must-see
- Chiesa di Santa Maria Dei Monti · church · Ascoli Piceno · ~73 km · Must-see
- Castello di Grottammare · beach · Ascoli Piceno · ~73 km · Must-see
- Castel d'Alfiolo · fort · Perugia · ~73 km · Must-see
- Eremo di Monte Giove · church · Pesaro e Urbino · ~74 km · Must-see
- Bastione del Sangallo · fort · Pesaro e Urbino · ~74 km · Must-see
- Chiesa di Santa Maria Nuova · church · Pesaro e Urbino · ~74 km · Must-see
- Museo Archeologico Statale di Ascoli Piceno · beach · Ascoli Piceno · ~75 km · Must-see
- Palazzo dell'Arengo · fort · Teramo · ~75 km · Must-see
- Museo Diocesano · museum · Teramo · ~75 km · Must-see
- Palazzo del Podestà · fort · Pesaro e Urbino · ~75 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churches | 23 | 73 | Collegiata di San Donato (12 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 21 | 62 | Teatro Romano Helvia Recina (9 km) |
| Museums | 9 | 31 | Museo Civico Villa Colloredo Mels (21 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 3 | 12 | Limite K/T del Conero (36 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 3 | 8 | Riserva Naturale Abbadia di Fiastra (21 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 0 | 3 | Gole dell'Infernaccio (62 km) |
| Caves | 1 | 2 | Santuario della Madonna di Campocavallo (20 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 1 | 2 | Lago di Fiastra (47 km) |
| Parks | 1 | 1 | Selva di Gallignano (29 km) |
| Other attractions | 0 | 1 | Eremo Delle Carceri (82 km) |
Appignano: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Appignano?
Teatro Romano Helvia Recina (heritage site, about 9 km), Collegiata di San Donato (church, about 12 km), Castello di Montefiore (heritage site, about 13 km), Giuseppe Garibaldi (heritage site, about 13 km), Basilica di Santa Maria della Misericordia (church, about 14 km), Former Cathedral of San Giuliano (church, about 14 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Appignano?
62 places on Spotwander: 23 churches, 21 forts & heritage, 9 museums, 3 beaches & coast, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.
Which is the nearest church to Appignano?
Collegiata di San Donato, about 12 km by road; Basilica di Santa Maria della Misericordia (14 km) is next.
Which is the nearest fort to Appignano?
Teatro Romano Helvia Recina, about 9 km by road; Castello di Montefiore (13 km) is next.
Which is the nearest museum to Appignano?
Museo Civico Villa Colloredo Mels, about 21 km by road; Duomo di Recanati (21 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Appignano?
Start in Appignano, visit Teatro Romano Helvia Recina, then Giuseppe Garibaldi, then Basilica di Santa Maria della Misericordia, then Castello di Montefiore, then Collegiata di San Donato, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Appignano?
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums.
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