Even this year the Municipality of Macerata has joined the National Day of Urban Trekking, now in its nineteenth edition, which will take place on October 31 and November 1.
Initiative born in 2003
Born in Siena in 2003 with growing success, the initiative, which sees the same Municipality of Siena covering the role of leader and promoter, has found over the years the participation of a large number of municipalities. The goal is the promotion of a type of sports tourism particularly suited to cities of art, the seasonal adjustment of visitor flows and the promotion of a healthier lifestyle. In particular, Urban Trekking is configured as an opportunity to rediscover the lesser known beauties of the cities.
“What a Trekking Show”
The theme chosen for this year’s edition is “What a Trekking show”, to which the Municipality of Macerata responded by designing a suggestive itinerary among the Pinturettesmall works of art scattered throughout the city and dedicated to San Giuliano l’Ospitaliere, located within the historic center or in the immediate vicinity.
Two days of good living
‘There will be two days to be spent in the name of good living – the commissioner intervenes Tourism and Sport Riccardo Sacchi – valid for promoting both the well-being of people through a simple and accessible sporting practice, such as walking, but at the same time also a form of cultural tourism linked to the precious tradition of sacred shrines dedicated to our patron Saint Julian, which keep alive the ancient custom of placing votive “pinture”, in popular jargon, in places of passage, to invite passers-by for a brief rest stop. In short, a virtuous ‘meeting’ of spirituality, tradition, well-being and cultural tourism ”.
CIF, Marche Tourist Guides Association and “Odilia” theater company
The realization of the tour will see the participation and the contribution of the CIF (Italian Women’s Center), which since 2004 has been promoting the creation and enhancement of the Pinturette, of the Marche Tourist Guides Association and of theater company “Odilia” whose actors will stage open-air representations of the salient moments in the life of the patron saint.
Meeting point at the Terrazza dei Popoli
The meeting point is in viale Puccinotti (small square in the pedestrian area). The guides and volunteers of the CIF, accompanied by an expert critic, will lead the group to the re-discovery of the Pinturette in an itinerary that has all the credentials to give a show.
Timetables
As for the opening hours Monday 31 October at 3 pm the departure of the first group is scheduled and at 3.30 pm that of the second, Tuesday 1st November instead in the morning at 10 (first group), at 10.30 (second group), in the afternoon at 15 (first group) at 15.30 (second group).
Information and reservations
Info and reservations to the email address info@guideturistichedellemarche.it
National Day of Urban Trekking, Pinturette on stage
Even this year the Municipality of Macerata has joined the National Day of Urban Trekking, now in its nineteenth edition, which will take place on October 31 and November 1.
Initiative born in 2003
Born in Siena in 2003 with growing success, the initiative, which sees the same Municipality of Siena covering the role of leader and promoter, has found over the years the participation of a large number of municipalities. The goal is the promotion of a type of sports tourism particularly suited to cities of art, the seasonal adjustment of visitor flows and the promotion of a healthier lifestyle. In particular, Urban Trekking is configured as an opportunity to rediscover the lesser known beauties of the cities.
“What a Trekking Show”
The theme chosen for this year’s edition is “What a Trekking show”, to which the Municipality of Macerata responded by designing a suggestive itinerary among the Pinturettesmall works of art scattered throughout the city and dedicated to San Giuliano l’Ospitaliere, located within the historic center or in the immediate vicinity.
Two days of good living
‘There will be two days to be spent in the name of good living – the commissioner intervenes Tourism and Sport Riccardo Sacchi – valid for promoting both the well-being of people through a simple and accessible sporting practice, such as walking, but at the same time also a form of cultural tourism linked to the precious tradition of sacred shrines dedicated to our patron Saint Julian, which keep alive the ancient custom of placing votive “pinture”, in popular jargon, in places of passage, to invite passers-by for a brief rest stop. In short, a virtuous ‘meeting’ of spirituality, tradition, well-being and cultural tourism ”.
CIF, Marche Tourist Guides Association and “Odilia” theater company
The realization of the tour will see the participation and the contribution of the CIF (Italian Women’s Center), which since 2004 has been promoting the creation and enhancement of the Pinturette, of the Marche Tourist Guides Association and of theater company “Odilia” whose actors will stage open-air representations of the salient moments in the life of the patron saint.
Meeting point at the Terrazza dei Popoli
The meeting point is in viale Puccinotti (small square in the pedestrian area). The guides and volunteers of the CIF, accompanied by an expert critic, will lead the group to the re-discovery of the Pinturette in an itinerary that has all the credentials to give a show.
Timetables
As for the opening hours Monday 31 October at 3 pm the departure of the first group is scheduled and at 3.30 pm that of the second, Tuesday 1st November instead in the morning at 10 (first group), at 10.30 (second group), in the afternoon at 15 (first group) at 15.30 (second group).
Information and reservations
Info and reservations to the email address info@guideturistichedellemarche.it
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