Corinaldo is a lovely fortified hill town, that boasts the best-preserved 15th century defensive walls in the Marche, surrounded by towers, gates and polygonal ramparts.In its medieval centre stands one of the most typical sites,…
The name San Ginesio derives from its Patron Saint, the Christian martyr whose remains are preserved in the principal monument of the town - the Collegiate Church. Despite its Romanesque style, it has a late…
Sassoferrato Castle stands on a hill not far from the ruins of the Roman village of Sentinum. It is situated on the border of Umbria, near Monte Catria, and its territory is crossed by the…
Jesi is one of the most beguiling towns in Ancona's inland and boasts a sophisticated old centre and lively cultural life. As you arrive you must look at its most striking feature - a belt…
Osimo is situated on the hills between the valleys of Aspio and Musone, 18 km from Ancona. It is an ancient town, surrounded by medieval and Roman walls. The historic centre has churches and noble…
Ancona is situated on the central coast of the Adriatic Sea; it is on a promontory formed by the northern scope of Mount Conero. The most remarkable monument of Ancona is the Cathedral of San…
Fano is a popular seaside resort in the north of the Marche region, famous for its carnival, the oldest in Italy. The coast is divided into "Lido" and "Sassonia", both with shallow waters: the first…
At 142 metres above sea level rises Gradara, theatre of the tragic love story of Paolo and Francesca, mentioned by Dante, Petrarca, Boccaccio and D'Annunzio. The first construction dates back to 1150, the Castrum Cretarie…
From the Metauro we cross over to the Cesano Valley, where at Pergola we find the famous Gilded Bronzes, a unique group of equestrian statues dating from the Roman period which were unearthed relatively recently.…
Sarnano is situated in the middle of a beautiful valley at the foot of the Sibillini Mountains. Its historic centre retains the medieval origin. The beguiling little square, Piazza Alta, is flanked by the church…
