Near the Sanctuary of Campocavallo stands the Museum of the Covo and Rural Civilization of the Marche, a unique place that preserves the historical memory of an extraordinary tradition. This exhibition space was created with a dual objective: on one hand, to preserve and promote the magnificent "Covi," works of art made from wheat sheaves; on the other, to preserve the memory of life and work in the Marche countryside, the world from which this tradition originated. Its location emphasizes the inseparable bond between faith and rural culture.
The most spectacular section of the museum is undoubtedly the one dedicated to the Covi. Here it is possible to admire up close some of the imposing votive carts created for past editions of the festival, true masterpieces of rural architecture. Alongside these monumental works, sketches, period photographs, and work tools illustrate the complex phases of this ancient art: from the selection of the best sheaves to the refined weaving techniques, handed down from generation to generation. It is a total immersion in a craftsmanship that unites creativity, patience, and devotion.
The museum's journey is completed with a rich section dedicated to rural civilization. This part of the museum provides the fundamental interpretive key to understanding how the "Covo" is not merely a votive offering, but the highest and most heartfelt expression of human gratitude to the land for its fruits, uniting in a single gesture work, family, and faith.
