Montemonaco, located on the watershed between the Tenna and Aso, right in the area of Foce has its source, is the highest inhabited place in the region and, therefore, offers some wonderful excursions in the Sibillini and a superb panorama from the sea to Mountains of Abruzzo. The country is believed to have been founded by a Benedictine monaco, and hence should derive its name. Important to visit two churches huddled in the ruins of the castle walls Chiesa San Biagio source fifteenth century and the church of St. Benedict which has a majestic portal dating from the first half of the sixteenth century. The territory, including, as stated in the National Park of the Sibillini Mountains, is the starting point for excursions to Lake Pilate and the Cave of the Sibyls. A product of the cheese is typical of the Sibillini Mountains; In fact, these mountains are ideal for the production of cheese. In particular, it raises the sheep Apennine gives good milk.
