Overview
Situated in the territory of the Sasso Simone and Simoncello Regional Park, the village retains an ancient mediaeval heart, characterised by orthogonal streets with narrow houses. The town's identity centre is its fortified palace, now the seat of the Municipality: of 14th-century origin, it was completely rebuilt following its destruction in 1445 by Duke Francesco Sforza; the reconstruction was commissioned by Count Carlo Oliva, friend and ally of Federico di Montefeltro. Today, in addition to the municipal seat, the castle also houses the Herbarium of the Marches, the Museum of Earth Sciences and the Museum of Peasant Labour. Piandimeleto's mediaeval roots are also brought to light every year in July with the Palio del Conti Oliva, which re-enacts the ancient celebrations held in honour of the Counts upon their return from battle.
61026 Piandimeleto PU, Italia
