Roccafluvione is a mountain town located in the Marche Apennines, in the lower valley of the Fluvione river, a left tributary of the Tronto River. It was called Roccaseregnana until 1863 when it assumed its current name, composed of the term "rocca" (fortress) and the hydronym "Fluvione," derived from the Latin "Fluvius," meaning river.
Much of the artistic heritage can be appreciated in the ancient sacred buildings. The three-nave crypt (9th century) located in the church of Santo Stefano, built by the Benedictine monks of Farfa is truly remarkable, while valuable 15th-century frescoes adorn the ancient church of Saints Ippolito and Cassiano; places of worship, all built between the 13th and 14th centuries, located in the urban areas of Casebianche, Pastina, and Pedara are worth visiting; you can't miss the very small 18th-century church built on the natural bridge that crosses the Fluvione river, called the Ponte Nativo.
The town boasts significant landscape heritage and top quality food and wines. To promote truffles, Roccafluvione's local pride, the "Nero d’Autore" event takes place, a Festival of Roccafluvione's Fine Black Truffle, with a restaurant area. There are also several local companies involved in the processing and distribution of truffles, as well as those producing pasta and cakes. In Marsia, the important event called "Fiera delle Piante - Mostra Mercato del Tartufo e dei Prodotti Tipici" has been held on the second Sunday of March since 1993. During the event, fruit and ornamental plants are on show, along with gardening equipment. Among the typical products for sale are truffles, mushrooms, chestnuts, honey, walnuts, and cheese.
A popular event taking place in August is the "Sagra della Crispella, delle Mezze Maniche al Tartufo e Rassegna del Folklore Piceno," with an Artistic Crafts Show. The fritters are filled with ham or truffles. At the same time, the "Fiera Sacce fà" is organized, a show-market-laboratory of do-it-yourself.
In September, the "Le Notti del Carbonaio" take place, a folkloric and culinary reenactment centered on the nighttime life of charcoal burners, who, while working, face shadows and forest elves. The event takes place around a charcoal pile, and the charcoal produced allows the cooking of the characteristic polenta and meat. Popular games and folk music concerts are also scheduled.