Borgiano: Castle Village, Churches and Monte Letegge

When looking for a hotel for a trip to Borgiano, you can first consider the area in light of your interests: its history is reflected in the former castle and the churches, while Monte Letegge and the vineyard landscape offer a focus on nature and scenery. This raises a specific question when choosing your destination: should historic buildings, the protected landscape, or a combination of the two shape your stay?

Borgiano’s Castle Village and Churches

The ancient castle of Borgiano is now a small village on the slope of a spur of Monte Letegge. A document by Sinibaldo Fieschi from 1240 mentions Borgiano under the Latin name Borianum. This reference connects the town’s present-day name with a specific medieval record and provides a historical point of reference for the area.

The medieval Chiesa di San Paolo and the 18th-century Chiesa di San Giuseppe represent different periods of construction in the townscape. San Paolo stands on the site of the ancient castle; San Giuseppe is within the built-up center of Borgiano.

The 2016 earthquake caused severe structural damage to the Chiesa di San Paolo, including the collapse of the upper part of the façade. A reconstruction notice from the relevant authority dated June 18, 2024, refers to this damage. The condition of the building may change during restoration work, so check for current information before visiting.

Monte Letegge: Habitat and Landscape

Monte Letegge is a Site of Community Importance (SCI), selected for the conservation of its natural habitat. Its landscape features include extensive pastures that were once managed, and heat-loving coppice woodlands on the slopes. The submontane pastures are known for their rich orchid populations. Open areas that were once managed lie alongside woodland on the slopes; the orchids add a botanical focus to this landscape.

Vineyards, High Pastures and Lago di Caccamo

The “Attraverso i vigneti” circular route starts at Lago di Caccamo and passes through Borgiano and Borgianello. It crosses hills characterized by vineyards, where you will come across wineries producing Vernaccia di Serrapetrona. Lago di Caccamo is also known as Lago di Borgiano and Lago di Pievefavera, as it borders both of these hamlets. The lake is used mainly for fishing and is also suitable for canoeing.

Another route option is “Serrapetrona: in vetta al monte letegge (3° variante).” It crosses the high pastures of Monte Letegge and then descends to the hamlet of Borgiano. The routes differ in the landscapes described: the circular route passes through vineyard-covered hills and wineries, while the other crosses high pastures and descends to Borgiano. Check the route conditions locally before setting out. Borgianello also offers a spectacular view of Parco dei Monti Azzurri.

Discover more destinations: Passo Di Treia, Torrone, Strada, Castelsantangelo Sul Nera, Contrada di Forano, Treia, Fiastra, Montelupone

For the broader travel overview: Macerata.