Practical guide · updated 5/11/2026
Visitor information
Free shuttle, parking, the ZTL traffic zone, getting here, things to see and the Sferisterio: quick answers for visiting Macerata's old town.
At a glance
| Shuttle | Mon–Sat, 7:30 am–3 pm and 3:30–8 pm; not on Sundays |
|---|---|
| Car parks | paid on weekdays 7 am–8 pm, free on Sundays |
| ZTL | the old town is a limited traffic zone at times |
| Museums | closed on Mondays |
| Opera Festival | 16 July – 8 August 2027 |
Shuttle and closed lifts
The Giardini Diaz lifts are closed. A shuttle runs to Piazza Oberdan Mon–Sat, 7:30 am–3 pm and 3:30–8 pm. Not on Sundays.
Times, stops, walking routesParking and the ZTL
Garibaldi, Sferisterio, Centro Storico. Paid on weekdays 7 am–8 pm, free on Sundays. The old town is a limited traffic zone at times.
Where to leave the carGetting here
Nearest airport Ancona (70 km). Direct coach from Rome. Train via Civitanova Marche or Fabriano.
Train, coach, car, planeThings to see
Piazza della Libertà, the clock tower, Palazzo Buonaccorsi, the Sferisterio: half a day on foot. Museums closed on Mondays.
The walk and opening hoursSferisterio and the opera
Free evening parking next to the arena. Opera Festival 16 July – 8 August 2027. Via Gramsci is 7 minutes away.
Parking and the walk upChristmas in the old town
Il Barattolo market on 6, 7, 8, 13 and 20 December. Longer shop hours, gift ideas.
Dates and gift ideas-
The map
Shops, car parks, shuttle, station and sights on one map, for use on the street.
Open the map
