Deruta ceramics history: The Borough outside the Walls

Saint Anne, Saint Protector
of Expecting moms.

Borgo Deruta is the lower part of the town of Deruta, short for  "Borough outside the Walls of the Castle of Deruta". To this part of town belongs one of the three entrances to downtown, the "Porta del Borgo" (tr. Borough Entrance door) which oversees the area.

The Borgo is not limited by walls whereas downtown Deruta is and for this reason also known as "Castle of Deruta".

In the Renaissance ceramics workshops were located in the Borgo. Now this area is abandoned but still fascinating. Until recent times the Borgo was also the shopping area of Deruta. At the moment there is only our last Deruta cobbler left.

Part of the Borgo is the Antique Church of Saint Anne. The Church belongs to the private property but is open to the cult. This Church is considered as a place to visit and pray in order to receive fertility.

This is the writing in Latin on the top of the altar of the Church: "Sterilitas fecundata expia - devote felicis - et caroli detira tellis".

Saint Anne is celebrated in Deruta every year on July 26th with a historical market, formerly a farmers' market.

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Saint Anne is the Saint Protector of expecting moms. Reserved parking for moms in front of the Church!

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Original Posts by Roberta Niccacci -

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