Santa Maria and San Ciriaco Church
Altidona
The parish church of Santa Maria and San Ciriaco represents the spiritual and artistic hub of Altidona, safeguarding a legacy...
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Prepared only with fresh fish from the central Adriatic, it has become a gastronomic symbol of the city, to be enjoyed in typical restaurants or during events dedicated to the sea.
The Sangiorgese Brodetto, or Brodetto of Porto San Giorgio, is much more than a fish soup: it is an identity recipe, protected by the Municipal Denomination of Origin (De.C.O.), which tells the story, culture, and local fishing tradition.
Born as a poor dish of fishermen, the brodetto was originally made with unsold or discarded fish, transformed into a flavorful and abundant meal. Today, thanks to an official regulation, the Sangiorgese Brodetto has become a gastronomic symbol of the city, to be enjoyed in typical restaurants or during events dedicated to the sea.
Characteristics:
Prepared only with fresh fish from the central Adriatic, it requires at least 13 species out of the 24 authorized, including mackerel, mullet, scorpionfish, monkfish, cuttlefish, squid, common octopus, and crab. It is flavored with vinegar, green tomatoes, garlic, chili, and extra virgin olive oil, and is served with toasted stale bread.
The brodetto represents a balance of flavors: the natural sweetness of the fish is balanced by the acidic notes of vinegar and tomatoes, resulting in a tasty, complex, and deeply local dish. It is a celebrated and sought-after dish, also during events like the Festival of the Sea, where it can be tasted in its most authentic version.
Porto San Giorgio is located on the Adriatic coast, in the province of Fermo. It is easy to reach by car via the A14 motorway, taking the Porto San Giorgio–Fermo exit, or along the SS16 Adriatica road, which runs through the town and connects the main destinations on the Marche coast.
Porto San Giorgio has its own railway station, Porto S. Giorgio–Fermo, conveniently located close to the town centre and the seafront. From the station, many central areas of the town, the beach and the main services can be reached on foot.
When visiting Porto San Giorgio, you can leave your car in the parking areas near the railway station, which are convenient for both the town centre and the seafront. Other useful reference areas include Piazza Mentana, Via degli Oleandri and Lungomare Gramsci, where paid parking spaces are available at certain times of the year. During the summer season, a large parking area is also available on Lungomare Gramsci Nord, near the high-rise building, especially useful for those heading to the beach and the northern part of the town. In summer or during events, it is advisable to check local signs and any temporary parking restrictions.
The parish church of Santa Maria and San Ciriaco represents the spiritual and artistic hub of Altidona, safeguarding a legacy...
Located south of Fermo, at the foot of Torre di Palme, Marina Palmense is a Blue Flag beach resort that combines nature and sports. Its coastline ranges from sandy beaches to the north, ideal for families, to pristine stretches to the south, a favored spot for kitesurfing and windsurfing. The area has an ancient history preserved in the Sanctuary of Santa Maria a Mare (12th century).
The Duomo of Fermo is astonishing for the contrast between its Romanesque-Gothic facade from 1227 and its Neoclassical interior from 1781. The adjacent Diocesan Museum displays the precious Treasure of the Cathedral, including the Chasuble of St. Thomas Becket (1116) and the Missal De Firmonibus (1436).
