Perticara

Perticara is a small village located on the slopes of Mount Aquilone, a rocky massif rising 833 metres above sea level that separates the Marche region from Romagna. The surrounding landscape is characterised by distinctive geological formations and extensive forests of Turkey oak, beech, hornbeam and maple trees.

From the summit, sweeping views extend across the Marecchia Valley on one side and the Uso and Savio valleys on the other, reaching as far as the sea, with dramatic cliffs and eroded clay hillsides.

The Sulphur Mine and the Sulphur Museum

The village is known for its sulphur mine, described as the largest in Europe, which ceased operations in 1964. Today, the Sulphur Mining History Museum preserves the legacy of an industry that played a fundamental role in the development of Perticara and the surrounding area.

Established in 1970 on the site overlooking the former mine, the museum keeps the memory of mining life alive through artefacts, tools and reconstructions.

A Journey into the Lives of Miners

The museum exhibition includes a section dedicated to rocks and minerals and another displaying historic working instruments, including compasses and surveying tools. Visitors can also see miners’ clothing and uniforms, alongside reconstructions of a workshop and a carpenter’s shop.

One wing of the museum houses a faithful reconstruction of the mine, allowing visitors to experience the different stages of a miner’s working day.

Further Information: Municipality of Novafeltria | Perticara Tourist Association | Sulphur Museum | The Village of Perticara