le marche

I'm an avid traveler and originally from the Marche region. I would be very interested to hear about your personal experiences: what struck you as unique and special about Le Marche that you haven't found anywhere else in Italy? Your insights could enrich my perspective on the land I come from.

Buongiorno everyone, just to let you know that our new guide to our old stomping grounds has just come out-- basically our old Cadogan guide, now seriously updated as a guide for Bradt.. the very last independent general travel publisher left in the UK. Luckily I was able to go to do the...

Map showing hikes.

Entrance to the church.

Detail on the church.

Looking out from the entrance.

Entrance.

Closed mid-day.

Walking above the monastery.

Away from towns, up in the mountains.

Founded in 10th century, built in 12th.

The Pergola Museum of the Gilded Bronzes (Pergola Museo Bronzi Dorati) has a life size group of gilded bronzes from ancient Rome. There are two female figures, cloaked and veiled, and two horsemen, wearing military outfits on decorated horses. This is the only group of gilded bronzes from...

Ascoli Piceno is a provincial capital in a pretty setting. Nestled at the foot of a few mountains which encompass two national parks, it has a picturesque valley location surrounded by hills, yet is just a short distance from the sea. Its medieval heart beats proudly and resonantly. View of...

Have you heard about Urbino or Le Marche but you are not sure that there will be enough to keep you happy for a whole holiday? Are you looking for an unspoilt part of Italy, but you want to be sure to have enough beautiful things to see and do during your holidays? Most people think of Urbino...

For this month's profile we talked to Giulia Savini whose family owns Valle Nuova, B&B and vacation rentals in Le Marche. Le Marche occupies an enviable position, kissed by the Adriatic Sea and cuddled up against three of Italy's most popular regions, Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio. It enjoys the...

Following Ancient Roman Roads - The Via Flaminia ran from Rome north to the Adriatic coast. Several parts remain visible. "All roads lead to Rome" was true 2,000 years ago because Rome was the center of the western world and the Romans were road builders. It is true today, at least in Italy...

Main piazza and cathedral in Loreto (AN)