Frazione Monterosso, Sassoferrato

The cluster is in the Apennine foothills of inland Marche, with ridges, wooded slopes and farmed valleys around Sassoferrato. The upper Esino valley is the main local river landscape here. Monte Strega and the first Umbrian-Marche Apennine relief are within the local area. The Parco naturale regionale della Gola della Rossa e di Frasassi lies nearby and is the main protected landscape in this part of the province. Sassoferrato has a substantial historic centre and is known for the archaeological area of the Roman town of Sentinum. Fabriano is the nearest larger town of size, with full services and a notable historic centre, and is known for papermaking.