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Built in the early 19th century by the Sinibaldi family and later passed to the counts Maggiori and the Murri family, this historic brick residence has served over time as a municipal seat, a school, and a polyclinic. Surrounded by a large garden accessible from two entrances, the villa represents today a fundamental piece of the historical and social memory of Porto Sant'Elpidio.
The villa was built in the early decades of the 19th century by the Sinibaldi family, one of the oldest in Sant’Elpidio a Mare, and was later purchased in 1880 by Count Alessandro Maggiori. Originally, the property constituted a vast and articulated complex: it included the main house over three floors, stables, warehouses, a farmhouse with land, and even a ‘torriolo’. In 1936, the property passed to Cornelia Bonetti Murri, who gave the villa a new social flair by building a dance floor in the grove and organizing famous parties and dinners in the garden.
From the mid-20th century onward, the function of the villa changed radically to serve the community: in 1953 it became the Municipal Residence, in the 1960s it hosted the ‘Galileo Galilei’ middle school, and in the 1980s it was the site of the local polyclinic. Today the structure presents the main house flanked by the old warehouses and stables, maintaining the noble charm of a patrician residence despite its modest size.
The exterior, sober and entirely brick, hides within a precious reception hall characterized by an ancient coffered ceiling. The surrounding garden, once a venue for social life, is accessible through two entrances: the historic one on Via Umberto I, once marked by four square pillars, and a second access that, via a path beyond the tree ditch, leads directly to the rear courtyard of the building.
Villa Murri is located in Porto Sant’Elpidio, in Via San Giovanni Bosco, a short distance from the town centre. It can be reached by car via the A14 motorway, taking the Porto Sant’Elpidio exit, or along the SS16 Adriatica road, following signs for the town centre.
Porto Sant’Elpidio has its own railway station on the Adriatic railway line. From the station, Villa Murri can be reached on foot, by local transport or by taxi.
Visitors can use parking areas in the town centre and nearby streets, always checking local signs, availability and any temporary restrictions, especially during events.
The beach of Pedaso is a unique corner of the Piceno coast, famous for its shoreline of over two kilometers where golden sand alternates with a rare stretch of polished gravel. Characterized by legendary-shaped natural rocks and a mild microclimate, it offers a lively welcome thanks to the chalets and the flower-filled gardens lining the sea.
The Old Country, corresponding to the current corso Castel San Giorgio, represents the original nucleus of the ancient village and the city port, where the Adriatic Sea once reached. Characterized by three pointed arches that marked the landing area for boats, the site today offers a charming walk along the castle walls that leads to the Merlata Tower or Turrimagna.
The ancient path, recently reopened for public use, extends south of the populated area, near the lighthouse. It allows access to the summit of Monte Serrone, where a military signaling station once stood.
