The saying, particularly well-known in the regions of Central Italy, seems to refer specifically to the papacy of Sixtus V. The Pope indeed chose his fellow countrymen from the Marche region as tax collectors, who had the task of knocking on every door in the Papal States to collect the taxes.

A tutta Virra! ( Ride fast. Drink slow.)
GRAVEL, LINGUAGGIO E INDENTITà Una collaborazione tra MarcheLove e Strade Mbrecciade MARCHELOVE X STRADEMBRECCIADE Filottrano 13/14 Giugno 2026 UNA COLLABORAZIONE CHE NASCE DALLA STRADA A TUTTA VIRRA! Per la manifestazione

