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jesi
Fortresses, castles, and small villages; art, museums, theaters, and monasteries
all bear witness to the cultural and historical richness of Le Marche. Casacorno
is very close to the town of Jesi, which is the homeland of both the Emperor
Federico II of Svevia and Giovanbattista Pergolesi. The oldest part of the
city is still preserved within the circle of city walls dating from the
14th century. Jesi is known for several important sites that merit a visit
such as the Palazzo della Signoria, built by Francesco di Giorgio Martini
with the assistance of Sansovino, and the Palazzo Pianetti Tesei, a rococo
tour de force, within which is the municipal art gallery that is home to
an unrivaled collection of Lorenzo Lotto’s masterpieces. In addition,
Casacorno is also quite close to the better-known villages of Recanti---home
of Giacomo Leopardi and Loreto---whose Basilica houses the Santa Casa and
the statue of the Black Virgin Mary [La Vergine Nera].