Arcevia, a municipality situated in Marche, is located in a 126 km²territory, divided in 18 district of wich 9 are high-medieval age castles, rich of Art and History wisely conserved.
The territory of Arcevia, in Province of Ancona , before the 1200 turned out to be divided between various institutions including Senigallia, Fossombrone, Camerino and Nocera Umbra.
Between the thirtheenth and fifteenth century this territories were annexed to Rocca Contrada and became militar fortified districts.
This structure of the municipality remained essentially unchenged up until nowadays.
Around the 12th century the Free Municipality of Arcevia was born. It was not a noble but a democratic organization. The mayor was the Podestà.
The Town Hall dates back to the early 1200s. Originally the tower and the palace were two distinct structures. The arch was built around the middle of the thirteenth century.
The palace was rebuilt in an ancient style but the tower is the original one. Inside the tower there is a spiral stone staircase The Tower is the symbol of Arcevia and we find it in the coat of arms.
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