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Mark is said to be Italy in one region. Here you will find everything you would like to see on your trip: the blue sea surface, mountain peaks, architectural uniques, the best food and wine.

All desires for Italian life and culture can be combined in the Marche.

If you need to find the Marche region on a map of Italy, you need to pay attention to the East Adriatic Sea in Italy. Closer to the middle of the "boot", slightly to the south.

Location of the Marche on the map of Italy

The capital of the Marche region is a major port city of Italy.

There are many things to see in the Marche region:

You will learn more about the region and its attractions from the video:

The most vibrant cities for tourism in the Marche, such as:

Local kitchen

The cuisine of the Marche region, thanks to the special structure of the territory, dominated by mountains, but also by the sea, is very diverse. A cuisine that alternates meat dishes - typical of the mountainous regions - with dishes based on shellfish, oily fish and seafood.

The cuisine of the Marche region is very diverse

The region's famous stuffed olives, one of the symbols of the Marche products, should not be forgotten.

Typical dishes often found in Marche restaurants:

• As a snack - "Antipasti" on the coast various variations of fish broth of 13 types of fish with saffron are served;
• Moving deeper into the Marche region, dishes are more often served, which include mushrooms and truffles;
• Pasta with squid and mushrooms (calamari e funghi);
• stuffed lasagna (lasagne all'ascolana);
• Chickpea soup with pork (la minestra di ceci);
• classic for the Marche - tagliatelle with truffles (tagliatelle al tartufo).

In the mountains you can often find polenta with sausage, a salad of mushrooms and truffles.

Desserts in the Marche, as in all of Italy, have a special place.
You can try here:

• "Bekutte" (beccute) - buns decorated with pine nuts and raisins;
• "Kachiuni" (caciuni)- ravioli stuffed with cheese, eggs, sugar and lemon zest;
• Castagnole - sweet balls of dough, sprinkled with powdered sugar.

Castagnole - sweet balls of dough

Among the wines of the Marche are more valuable:

• "Maceratesi Black Hills" - dry and harmonious taste;
• Rosso Conero - dry, rich wine;
• Rosso Piceno, Sangiovese- delicate bouquet and harmonious taste;
• "Lacrima di Morro d'Alba"with an intense fruity aroma and rich taste.

Climate

In the region of Italy - Marche, climatic conditions have a wide range due to the difference in relief heights. The mountainous regions of the Marche have cool summers and cold winters with frequent and abundant snow.

In addition, in the interior mountainous regions, temperatures can be very low.

Along the coastal zone, north of the capital of the Marche - Ancona, the climate is subcontinental. Hot summers are usually cooled by sea breezes, and there are also quite cold winters (in Pesaro the average temperature in January is 3.8 ° C).

Average temperature readings:

• Winter temperature on the coast: 7-12C;
• Winter temperature in mountainous areas: 0-3.9C;
• Summer temperatures on the coast: 24-28C;
• Summer temperatures in the mountains: 15-22C.

The best season for sightseeing holidays in the Marche is May, early June. For the beach - end of June - September.

From late June to September, you can enjoy a beach holiday in the Marche region

Something else

For lovers of relaxation and SPA:

• near the capital of the Marche - Ancona (60 km), in Pergola, at 16 Localita ’Bellisio Solfare, located thermal spa - Bellisio Solfare Terme Srl. Website suasanus.it
• 106 km from Ancona, on via San Gianno, 7, in the city of Petriano, thermal spa - Terme Di Raffaello Di Riccione Terme. Website termediraffaello.it
• One more thermal spring - Terme Santa Lucia, 76 km from Ancona, on Viale Terme Santa Lucia, in the city of Tolentino. Website termesantalucia.it

Millions of tourists come to Italy, but in Marche, in Civitanova, all the same with one goal - to visit the wonderful beaches.

The best of them: Promontorio del Conero and Gargano. In addition to these beautiful beaches with postcard views, there are 17 other beaches in the Marche region that have received the prestigious Blue Flag award.

How to get there

The main motorway of the Marche region is the A14, which connects major roads with those leading to small villages and towns. Those, in turn, are connected by an efficient bus network.

Car

• From the Adriatic side: Highway A14;
• From (direction Florence): A1 motorway. Then, on Val di Chiana, - A1;
• On Perugia - - Foligno - SP 75 motorway;
• On Foligno - Loreto - SS 3 Flaminia, take the exit to SP 77;
• From the Tyrrhenian Coast (direction Rome): Motorway A1, take the E45 exit (Orte -) towards Terni;
• SS 3 Flaminia, at Foligno - Loreto;
• SP 77 at Serravalle del Chienti, Muccia, La Maddalena, Macerata.

Plane

Marche International Airport - Falconara Marittima (http://www.marcheairport.com/)
From airport:

• by car;
• by bus, there are two lines, Line J (Falconare - Ancona) to ConeroBus (website http://www.conerobus.it/)
  Farabollini lines (Ancona - Macerata), website http://www.farabollini.it/

A train

From the station at the airport - Castelferretti, choose the direction and take a suburban train, buy a ticket at the ticket office / terminal / on-line and get to the desired point. Website: trenitalia.it.

Conclusion

Clean sea, mountain peaks, care and attention to the environment and historical heritage, the best food and good prices.

This is the Marche region.

The entire territory of the Marche is covered with hills and mountains, the flat areas are limited by the coastal strip. The highest mountain range in the region, one of the first four in height in all the Apennines, is called Monti Sibillini and is located in the middle of the provinces of Fermo, Ascoli Piceno and Macerata. The coast is interrupted approximately in the middle by Cape Conero, which divides it into two sections. On the promontory is Mount Konero, whose limestone cliffs spectacularly hang over the sea - this is the highest point of the entire Adriatic coast, the height of the rocks exceeds 500 meters above sea level. Conero protects from the north the bay of Ancona, where the port of the same name is located.

Urbino Historic Center / Shutterstock.com

The climate on the coast is temperate: the summer is hot, but it is refreshed by a pleasant sea breeze, and the winter is cold. In mountainous areas, summers are warm and winters are severe, with a high probability of snowfall. The main cities of the Marche are the capital of Ancona, Pesaro, Urbino, Macerata, Fermo and Ascoli Piceno.

Tourism

The Marche is a real discovery for lovers of various natural landscapes, man-made and miraculous beauties, which are concentrated on an area of \u200b\u200bslightly less than 10,000 square meters. It is a region with a thousand forms and colors: yellow sunflower fields, green hills and parks, red traditions, folklore and culture and, finally, blue - the rich color of the sea, lakes and rivers.

A whopping 180 kilometers of coastline with 26 beach resorts, magnificent beaches, picturesque coves, 9 tourist ports and 18 blue flags that guarantee the quality of services and water. In this region, you can choose a beach with the finest sand, pebbles or rocky coast, with palm trees or cliffs. The variety of beach landscapes allows for many sports.

Teatro Spheristerio in Macerata © Photo: Marche region

The inland part of the region is distinguished by an exceptional beauty landscape, which is formed by green and golden hills with patches of forests and meadows, harmoniously alternating with neat wheat fields and olive groves.

In the west, the Apennines confidently carry their watch, gently descending in parallel valleys to the sea, and in the south - the proud peaks of Monti Sibillini, exceeding 2,000 meters and attracting lovers of botany, mountain walks and trekking.

Cathedral of San Chiriaco in Ancona / Shutterstock.com

The Marche is one of the richest regions of the country in terms of cultural heritage: 500 squares, more than 1000 large monuments, 37 fortresses, 106 castles, 15 citadels and 170 towers, thousands of churches (200 Romanesque, 96 abbeys, 183 sanctuaries), 72 old theaters , refurbished and operational. It also has the highest density of museums and art galleries, as well as many libraries (as many as 315), some of which contain ancient volumes.

So the Marche is a real museum region, consisting of a rich network of cities of art and ancient towns scattered over soft green hills, where unique masterpieces are kept - paintings by Piero della Francesca and Lorenzo Lotto, Raphael and Carlo Crivelli, Rubens and Titian, and there are also many old theaters and ancient Roman roads that testify to the remarkable past of these lands.

In addition to museums, libraries, archives and theaters, the cultural heritage includes numerous religious monuments, abbeys, monasteries, churches distributed throughout the territory, and secular structures - castles, citadel cities, fortresses.

Food and wine

In terms of wine and gastronomy, Marche is a unique land; we can say that all the main Italian delicacies are present in this region. Due to the varied and complex configuration of the natural landscape, here you can find various culinary traditions - the result of a harmonious combination of nature, traditions and culture. Marche's gastronomic tradition is based on simple and healthy ingredients. Dishes with a strong taste, mainly meat, alternate with fish, crustaceans and seafood.

Truffle. Marche is one of the few regions in Italy where high quality truffles of both types - black and white - are produced. Mushroom picking is very common in the mountains.

Salami. The history of salami is closely connected with the peasant history of the local population: almost all parts of the pig's body were used on the farm, nothing was thrown away. This is how the two main types of salami appeared in the Marche - Fabriano and Chauscolo, especially popular around Macerata. This is a Protected Geographical Indication Product (IGP). When making it, lard is threshed and mixed with meat, forming a single mass that can be spread on bread.

Other types of salami are coppa di dough, madzafegato, fegatelli and salsiccha matta. Londza sausages, londzino, capocollo, pancetta-arrotolata bacon and fried suckling pig (porchetta) are also appreciated. Prosciutto ham - one of the most valuable parts of pork carcass - is produced throughout the region. Prosciutto from Carpegna is very popular both in Italy and around the world: in 2006 it received the status of a Protected Designation of Origin (DOP) in Europe.

Olive oil. The olive groves in the Marche cover an area of \u200b\u200b7,200 hectares and the oil produced here has excellent organoleptic properties. The quality of the oil is inextricably linked with the quality of the fruits themselves: the delicate olives from Ascoli, which are considered the best olives to serve, are highly valued; they are also available in brine, filled or fried "Askolan style".

Cheese. It is a land rich in pastures, where livestock feeds on natural fodder and produces rich and healthy milk. Therefore, there are a lot of cheeses made from cow, sheep, goat and mixed milk - kazechch, caprino, zlattato, ravigolo, quark, ricottine and cacho in the form of lemon. Sheep cheeses are unusual, typical for all mountain regions: they are flavored with marjoram, thyme, blackberry sprouts, cloves, nutmeg, pepper, olive oil and yolk are added. In the northern part of the region, there is also pecorino cheese, which is aged in oak barrels for three months, wrapped in walnut leaves or laid out in layers with fragrant herbs or grape pomace. Also famous is the Urbino casciotta (DOP), one of Michelangelo's favorite cheeses; it has been produced here since the 16th century.

Verdicchio Vineyards in Castelli di Jesi / Shutterstock.com

Wine. The hills of the Marche region are ideal for viticulture and the production of sugary and aromatic grapes, from which excellent quality wines are made. The variety of wine products in the region is really great: 15 DOC wines (Bianchello del Metauro, Colli Maceratesi, Colli Pesaresi, Esino, Falerio, I Terreni di San Severino, Lacrima di Morro d'Alba, Terre di Offida, Pergola, Rosso Conero, Serrapetrona, Rosso Piceno, Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi e Verdicchio di Matelica) and 5 DOCG (Conero, Offida, Vernaccia di Serrapetrona, Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva, Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva). There are also many festivals dedicated to wine, as well as routes through the region, allowing you to simultaneously get acquainted with its art, traditions and culture. The enoteca of the Marche region in Jesi and Offida is definitely worth a visit.

Desserts. The authenticity of Marche's cuisine is also reflected in the dessert section of the menu. Local sweets are distinguished by the use of local produce and ease of preparation. Almost all of them belong to the peasant tradition and are associated with carnival, religious holidays or turning points of different seasons. You can list them endlessly: castagnole, biscuits with wine, morocchini, shughetti or musta polenta, bostrengo, fig salami, frustingo, chambellone, sbattuta pizza, chicherchata, chestnut ravioli, puffetti di Offida, calcpeoni or piconi, fraponi , almond or walnut biscuits, cavallucci di Cingoli and others.

How to get there

By plane
The main airport of the Marche is Ancona-Falconara International Airport (www.marcheairport.com), named after the great Renaissance painter Rafael Santi, who was born in the nearby town of Urbino. This airport connects the Marche with Rome, Naples, Alghero, Cagliari, Catania and Trapani. There are also direct flights to some cities in Europe and the Middle East: Munich, Brussels, London, Dusseldorf, Barcelona, \u200b\u200bTirana, Marsa el-Alam, Sharm el-Sheikh.

By car
Whether you are driving in the Marche from the north or from the south, there are two options: the A14 Bologna-Taranto motorway or the parallel SS16 highway. The largest and most interesting cities are connected by roads that fan out from the coast to the continental part of the region: SS3 Flaminia from Rome crosses Umbria and ends at Fano, SS76 from Fabriano goes to Jesi and Ancona, SS77 links Foligno to Civitanova Marche, passing through Tolentino and Macerata, SS4 Salaria connects Rome and Rieti with Ascoli Piceno and San Benedetto del Tronto.

By train
The main railway lines of the region are the Adriatic from north to south (Milan-Bologna-Ancona-Pescara-Bari-Lecce) and the Transappennian (Ancona-Fabriano-Foligno-Orte-Rim). The vicinity of Macerata is crossed by the Civitanova-Fabriano line, the vicinity of Fabriano is crossed by the Fabriano-Pergola line, the area around Piceno is crossed by San Benedetto del Tronto-Ascoli-Piceno. Freccia Rossa high-speed trains run to Ancona and Pesaro on the line that continues the Milano-Reggio-Emilia-Bologna branch towards Rimini, Pesaro and Ancona.

By sea
Ancona is one of the most important ports of the Adriatic, both in terms of tourism and trade. From here there are flights to Greece, Croatia, Albania and Montenegro. Cruise ships dock in the port of Ancona, and from the port of Pesaro you can reach Croatia by catamaran.
Nine tourist ports of the Marche are available for yacht mooring: Gabicce Mare, Pesaro, Fano, Senigallia, Ancona, Numana, Civitanova Marche, Porto San Giorgio and San Benedetto del Tronto.

Official website of the Tourist Office of the Marche region:

An amazing Italian region can take pride in bringing unique, talented people to the world. The Marche region is home to outstanding architects, mathematicians, sculptors, musicians and painters. Its capital is the port city of Ancona, located on the shores of the Adriatic Sea. In this part of Italy you can see and learn a lot of interesting things. One of the rulers of Urbino in the 15th century dreamed of creating an ideal city, so he invited the best masters of that time. Thanks to its excellent acoustics, the Teatro Spheristerio, located in Macerata, hosts annual opera festivals. The Frasassi karst grottoes are so large that the famous Duomo of Milan can fit there. There are many parks in the Marche, one of which contains caves that once served as a haven for hermit monks. The Riviera Conero stretches from Ancona to Numana. And also ...

• In the 13th century in Fabriano (province of Ancona), technologies were invented that made paper stronger and more affordable. The first watermarks appeared here.
• Medieval Ancona was second only to Venice in its power. There is a period in its history when goods arriving at the port were not subject to any tax.
• The number of students studying at the University of Urbino is 2/3 of the city's population. The institution was founded at the beginning of the 16th century.
• In Pesaro was born the composer, author of the opera "The Barber of Civil" Gioacchino Rossini (1792-1868), in Urbino - the great Raphael Santi (1483-1520), in Fermignano - the greatest master of architecture, author of the project of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome Donato Bramante (1444- 1514), in Fano - the Italian composer Vincenzo Rastrelli (1760-1839).
• The Marche is the birthplace of Carlo Maratta (1625-1713), recognized during his lifetime as the greatest artist of his time. Today his work can be seen in many museums around the world, but most are located in Rome.
• At the end of the 12th century in the province of Ancona, Silvestro Guzzolini was born - the founder of the monastic order of the Silvestrins, whose representatives adhered to the utmost rigor in their pursuit of poverty.
• Six popes are from the Marche region. These are Sixtus V (1521-1590) and Pius IX (1792-1878), Clement XI (1649-1721) and Nicholas IV (1227-1292), Leo XII (1760-1829) and Pius VIII (1761-1830).

A bit of history

In ancient times, the land of the Marche was inhabited by piena, and the area was called Pizen. In the 4th century. BC. the Greeks founded the colony - Ancona, and about a century later the Romans appeared here. They conquered local tribes, laid capital roads through the territory, turned Ancona into a full-fledged sea gate, intended for the delivery of goods and sending legionnaires for triumphant conquests. After the fall of the Western Empire, power over the territory passed from hand to hand. As a result of the confrontation between the Lombards and the Pope, the lands in the 8th century came under the control of the Franks, led by Charlemagne. He decided to mark the boundaries of the possessions by forming separate marks (border areas). Soon, their combined name appeared - Marche.

Charles gave part of the land to the papacy. But the pontiff was unable to cope with the desire of individual cities to obtain self-government. As a result, Ancona acquired the status of an independent maritime republic, became successful and wealthy. Supporters of the popes fought with local signors, realizing how delicious Marche is. In the 14th century. they managed to return some cities under the control of the Papal State, in the middle of the 16th century. it included Ancona, and almost 100 years later - Urbino. Except for several years at the turn of the 18-19th centuries, when the Marches were ruled by Napoleon, the papal power in the region lasted until 1860. It was then that the territory became part of the united Italy.

Attractions in the Marche

There is something special to see in every city in the region. In Urbino, the Palazzo Ducale is worth a visit, and in Loreto, one of the most revered places by Christian pilgrims - the Sanctuary of the Holy House. The city of Osimo became famous for its amazing Cathedral, made in the Romano-Gothic style, and the Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin in Campocavallo, built on the site of the Miracle that took place over 10 years. At the top of the hill in Pesaro is the Villa Imperiale, once owned by the Dukes of Sforza. Many unique monuments can be seen in Ascoli Piceno, and its travertine and tuff structures are admirable.

When to go to the Marche

Marche: weather

The coastal area is characterized by a sub-continental climate, which means that the summers are hot and the winters are rainy and moderately warm. The average temperature in January is about four degrees Celsius. In the south of the region, winter temperatures are within +8 degrees. In the foothills and on the hills, summers are mild, and in winter, heavy snow is possible. Spring is considered the rainiest. In the mountains, the summer season is quite cool. In winter it is cold and there is a lot of snow, sometimes critical snow drifts are observed.

The long coastline with many beaches and picturesque coves offers a comfortable summer vacation on the Adriatic Sea. Here you can not only swim and sunbathe, but also do water sports and fishing. The mountain range attracts fans of winter sports and mountain walks.

Castles, fortresses and other historical and cultural attractions are open to visitors all year round. Tourists gladly visit abbeys, basilicas, archaeological sites and museums, which contain real masterpieces of famous masters of the past and present. Almost every locality in the Marche region has its own flavor.

The region invites lovers of culinary delicacies 12 months a year. Marche's cuisine is a successful combination of centuries-old traditions supported by unique natural conditions. In addition to traditional dishes, tourists will be offered to taste sour cherry wine and caraway liqueur, salami, which includes figs and nuts, as well as taste the Casciotta d "Urbino cheese, which Michelangelo himself admired. winter period.

Marche on the map of Italy

The Marche area is located just above the middle part of the Apennine Peninsula. It stretches: on the one hand, along the sandy and pebble coast of the Adriatic Sea, and on the other, along the mountain range that crosses the entire Italian boot. The rivers in the Marche region are short, there are no large natural lakes, but compact bodies of water are extraordinarily beautiful and attractive in terms of landscape. The Marche has national parks and nature reserves, caves and sea beaches.

The area is considered one of the most hilly in Italy (69%). The rest of the territory is occupied by mountains. The highest peak is Mount Vettore - 2476 m above sea level. The region is considered earthquake-prone. The Marche region borders with Umbria, Abruzzo, Emilia Romagna, quite a bit - with Tuscany, Lazio and the Republic of San Marino. The region is divided into 5 provinces.

How to get to the Marche

In 18 km from Ancona there is Falconara International Airport, named after Rafael Santi. Aircraft from several Italian as well as European and Middle Eastern cities land here. The nearest international airport from the Marche region, receiving airplanes from Moscow, is located in Rimini.

The Taranto-Bologna road is laid along the coast. Secondary roads fan out into the interior of the peninsula, connecting large cities with small villages. A large railway line connects the coastal settlements. The Marche region has a developed sea transport mode.

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Marche region is an administrative region on the east coast and has a number of popular seaside resorts that are part of the Adriatic Riviera. Unique natural landscapes, cultural and historical monuments of the most beautiful cities, as well as a pleasant mild climate and excellent sand and pebble beaches, have long been the main motives attracting hundreds of thousands of tourists here who want to enjoy their stay on the picturesque shores of this picturesque region.

Features:

Historically, the Marche region has played a huge role in the formation of the cultural and educational image of Italy. Over the years, such outstanding personalities of past years as Donato Bramante, Gioacchino Rossini, Giacomo Leopardi, Rafael Sabatini, Maria Montessori, Rafael Santi, Franco Corelli were born, worked and died here. The rich heritage of bygone eras is preserved in the famous cities of Ancona, Urbino, Loreto. Today, Marche is considered a fairly stable region, with an efficient organization, a successful economy and a developed infrastructure. One of the main areas of activity is tourism, which has received increased attention for many years. However, the region gained worldwide fame not only thanks to its resorts, but also to its cuisine, with an abundance of all kinds of gastronomic delicacies and wine products.

general information

The territory of the Marche region is just under 10,000 square meters. km, and the population is about 1.5 million people. The region includes 5 provinces and 246 communes. Each of the provinces has its own administrative center. Local time lags behind Moscow by 1 hour in summer and 2 in winter. The time zone is UTC + 1 and UTC + 2 during the summer. Official website www.regione.marche.it.

A brief excursion into history

In ancient times, the Marche region was famous for its ports, which received ships from all over the world. In the 17th century, when the production of seafood grew noticeably here, an economic and urban surge followed, as a result of which there was a massive resettlement of residents from the interior of the mainland to the sea coast. Since then, fish and seafood have become the main export items from the region. A significant breakthrough in music, painting, architecture and art took place in the cities of the Marche during the Renaissance, which gave the region a whole scattering of talented people who enriched this land with their creations.

Climate

Today, this region is considered perhaps the most picturesque and vibrant in Italy, which is largely due not to such a massive tourist dominance in relation to other regions of the country, as well as a mild and even climate that favorably affects the natural resources of the region. The total number of sunny days here exceeds 200, and the average air temperature in the summer months is about +27 degrees, in winter it drops to +7 - +10. You can visit these places at any time of the year, depending on your preferences, since in winter and summer, the local nature abounds in bright colors.

How to get there

The main airports serving the region are in and.

Transport

Modern highways and railways are located throughout the region. There are excellent bus, rail and ferry connections between the cities, minibuses and taxis run regularly. There is a car and bicycle rental in almost all settlements.

Major cities

The capital of the Marche is the international trade and tourist center of the region, and it is also the largest port on the east coast of Italy. The city was founded long before the onset of our era and for centuries served as an important strategic and industrial link in this region. In the Middle Ages, the Republic of Ancona was founded here, which later became part of the Italian Kingdom. Ancona has many unique historical and cultural sites as well as museums and religious buildings. Other major cities in the region that have the status of provincial capitals are Ascoli Piceno, Fermo, Macerata, Pesaro and Urbino, which also has the unofficial title of the cultural center of the Marche. According to historical data, it was here that one of the greatest artists in the world, Raphael Santi, was born.

Major resorts

One of the leading resorts in the region is the city located on the Adriatic coast, which has amazingly beautiful landscapes. A tiny town located on a hill with a population of no more than three hundred people belongs to the city of Gabicce Mare. Another popular resort in the region, Fano, is located 50 km away. It is renowned for its historic landmarks and excellent beachfront conditions, which combine to create an attractive explosive mix for most travel enthusiasts. The luxurious Spiaggia di Veltuto beach stretches along the shores of Seniggalia, and a little further is the San Benedetto del Tronto area, famous for its many nightclubs and many kilometers of palm avenue.

There are several other notable beach destinations between Fano and San Benedetto, including Portonovo, Siroglio, Pedazo and Porto Recanati. The resort also enjoys special attention from tourists, intended for those seeking peace and solitude. In addition to the beach program, vacationers are given the opportunity to go from here on a sightseeing bus to the ancient Urbino, invariably attracting lovers of antiquities and artifacts. In the central part of the Adriatic coast there is a coastal town - Numana, several times awarded the Blue Flag for the cleanliness of the beaches and high ecology. Here is the picturesque Conero Natural Park, with the mountain of the same name and a harsh rocky coast, the images of which are repeatedly found on advertising brochures dedicated to this resort.

Attractions and entertainment

The main architectural objects of the region are located in Loreto, Fano and Urbino, although there are also many interesting places in other cities of the region. Arc de Triomphe of Trajan, National Museum of the Marche, Cathedral on the Hill of Guasco, Pinacoteca Comunale (Ancona), Palace of the Dukes of Urbino, majestic Porta Valbona, monument to Raphael Sanci (Urbino), Basilica of Santa Casa, Palazzo Comunale (San Loreto), Church -Paterniano and the Palazzo Montevecchio (Fano) are only a small part of the historical and cultural heritage that the Marche has. Pesaro is known for its many festivals and exhibitions held annually in this ancient city. The main natural attraction of the region is the famous Frasassi Caves. In general, the flora and fauna of these lands is extremely rich, and a trip to the local national parks and reserves is accompanied by a lot of pleasant emotions and positive impressions.

Kitchen

The region's culinary delights are mainly seafood and vegetables. In almost any restaurant in each of the many cities, the menu contains fresh fruits and classic national dishes. Particular attention is paid to the preparation of wines, which are based on grapes of different varieties harvested from regional plantations.

Shopping

In shops and souvenir shops, Fano, Urbino, Macerata and other large cities, a wide range of all kinds of goods and souvenirs for every taste is sold.

Traveling through the expanses of the Marche region provides a unique opportunity not only to appreciate all the delights of a resort vacation on the eastern coast of the Adriatic Riviera in Italy, but also to get to know the natural beauty of the central part of the country, learn a lot of interesting things about its history, traditions and culture.

) you will meet the warm and calm Adriatic Sea, with sea towns, fishing villages and local cuisine. Lovers of coolness can choose to rest in the Sibillini Mountains. There is always the opportunity to find a good place away from the noisy crowds in agritourism houses such as Colle Regnano, Fonte Carella or La Corte. If you are interested in shopping, then people often come here to buy shoes.

The beaches are undoubtedly the highlight of the Marche summer vacation. Find out in detail the possibilities of beach tourism in this Italian region and choose the best for you.

Numana - beaches and hotels

Beaches in Numana - photo gallery:

Beaches in Porto Recanati

Porto Recanati (see on the map) is located next to the oldest Roman colony Potentia, founded in 184 BC. e. The port itself was built in 1510 by the decision of Pope Julius II. Zvevo Castle (we recommend you visit!) Has long served as a reliable outpost in the Adriatic. After the invasion of the corsairs, the castle was fortified by the Torrione tower. The city annually attracts tens of thousands of tourists from all over the world. An evening walk along the embankment, tasting ice cream and local dishes is especially pleasant. Try the must-have fish dish il Brodetto, the famous local soup.

Gallery of images of Porto Recanati:

Beaches at Cupra Marittima

map) is a famous beach resort in the province of Ascoli Piceno. It is an integral part of the famous Palm Riviera (Riviera delle Palme). This also includes Grottammare and San Benedetto del Tronto. Endless rows of palms, oleanders, pines and bougainvilleas frame the edge of the sea, giving a freshness and a sense of celebration.

The city is famous for the annual September Music Festival, as well as for the unique beeswax-based creams "Cera di Cupra".

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San Benedetto del Tronto

The city of San Benedetto del Tronto in the province of Ascoli Piceno in the 60s of the last century won the palm among the resorts of the region. It is the largest diamond in the crown of the Riviera of Palm. But it's not just lush greenery and well-equipped beaches that attract foreign tourists. Nearby is the Sentina National Reserve, one of the favorite spots for wildlife lovers. Gourmets can enjoy the famous "brodetto alla sambenedettese", accompanied by the wines Falerio dei Colli Ascolani, Rosso Piceno and Rosso Piceno Superiore.

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Grottammare

The Riviera of Palm includes another pearl of beach tourism -