a city of Italy, in the delegation of Macerata, in the papal dominions. It is situated on a mountain overlooking the Adriatic Sea. It is the seat of a bishopric in union with the city of Loreto, and has a cathedral, eight parish churches, eight monasteries, and four nunneries. It is well built, and has a haven at the mouth of the Potenza, with a population of 5990 persons. Long. 13. 27. 48. E. Lat. 43. 25. 40. N.