Marche - Itineraries
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The sea and mountains
A seafront promenade lined with palm trees and a beach of pristine white sand: classic picture postcards sent from San Benedetto del Tronto, the town from which this itinerary exploring the Marche commences. For centuries San Benedetto's economy has flourished thanks to the town's sea edge location. Since ancient times its fishing port has been one of the most active of the entire Adriatic sea and, from the 1930's onwards, the town...
Mad about the Marche
Sumptuous halls, elegant renaissance furnishings; ancient walls adorned with ancient frescoes; a draw bridge; banqueting hall; even a torture chamber: Gradara Castle, on the wood covered hillside of Marche, just kilometers from Rimini and the Adriatic sea, has just about everything the perfect medieval castle should have. This is where the ill fated love affair of Paolo Malatesta and Francesca Da Polenta was consumed (immortalized...
The irresistible charm of Conero
Our journey commences on the enchanting Conero coast. From Ancona we take the panoramic SP1 road in the direction of Montacuto, where to taste a glass or two of the marvellous Conero Docg red wine. Heading onwards, directly towards the sea, after just 4 kilometers, we are greeted by a stunning view of the Mezzavalle Beach. The 20 minute trek down the steep slopes to reach the water's edge is certainly worth the effort, if only to...
Ancona and beyond: a portrait of the Marche
Ancona and its cathedral dedicated to San Ciriaco. Built on the site of a Hellenic temple and paleochristian basilica, the cathedral dominates the city from the heights of the Colle Guasco. Outside, a gothic façade; inside, a Greek cross plan and a majestic altar realised in 1738 by Luigi Vanvitelli. The work of Vanvitelli can also be found in the Church del Gesù. Other examples of sacred art to be found in the vicinity...
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Residenza 100 Torri
4 stars - Ascoli Piceno. The Residenza 100 Torri is a charming hotel in the centre of Ascoli Piceno
