Castelleone di Suasa
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| Comune di Castelleone di Suasa | |
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 Municipal coat of arms |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Marche |
| Province | Ancona (AN) |
| Mayor | Biagetti Giovanni (since May 2005) |
| Elevation | 206 m |
| Area | 15 km² |
| Population | |
| - Total (as of November, 2005) | 1,705 |
| - Density | 113/km² |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Castelleonesi |
| Dialing code | 071 |
| Postal code | 60010 |
| Patron | San Pietro martire |
| - Day | April 29 |
  Location of Castellone di Suasa in Italy |
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| Website: www.castelleone.disuasa.it | |
Castellene di Suasa is a town and comune within the Province of Ancona, in the Marche region of Italy.
It is well known for the archeological park of Suasa, an ancient Roman town.
Rising on a hill of the Cesano river, Castelleone di Suasa is also called "green town" because of its flourishing nursery activity. Below the medieval castle there are the remains of the Roman municipality of Suasa, that rose along the branch of the via Flaminia that lead to Sena Gallica (Senigallia). Since 1987 the Archaeological Superintendence of the Regione of Marche, has started a programme of excavations that has allowed the discovery of the ancient basalt street, the commercial forum, two sepulchre areas, the amphitheatre and, above all, the rich patrician dwelling that has become Archaeological Park.
[edit] Main sights
- The Compiano-Della Rovere palace, seat of the archaelogical museum, is situated in the historical centre. It possesses a beautiful sixtheenth century portal and a lovely courtyard.
- Church of SS. Pietro e Paolo, from the second half of 16th century. It houses a work attributed to Viviani (16th century) and one signed by Ascanio Casola (1674).
Outside the town there is the rural Chapel of San Martino, where an early canvas by the painter Ercole Ramazzani (16th century) is displayed.
From the medieval village it is possibile to descend to the valley below (Pian Volpello zone), where the archaeological area of Suasa is located.
[edit] Traditions and events
The "Forgiveness Feast", the most important religious event of the year, takes place during the spring season, followed by the Fair on the successive Monday.
The onion was one of the most important foods in the local economy (the "Castelleonesi" were famous as "onion growers"), and therefore for some years now the appointment of major attractione has became the Festa della Cipolla ("Onion Festival"), on the first weekend in September: the feast foresees itinerant shows and gastonomic stands with curious and succulent recipes based on onion.
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