Fermo - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo dei Priori

Built in the late 13th century, is the city's oldest building, born from the merging of existing buildings, unified by an impressive Renaissance facade only in 1500. Inside you find the Picena Section of the Archaeological Museum.

Pesaro - Monuments

Casa natale Gioacchino Rossini

Declared a national monument in 1904. It houses memorabilia from the life of the composer.

Urbino - Churches and places of worship

Duomo

Macerata - Theaters

Sferisterio

A theatrical structure unique architecturally and an outdoor theater with a wonderful sound. The fronton gets its name and its particular plant segment of a circle to the original intended use.

Ancona - Monuments

Mole Vanvitelliana

The Mole Vanvitelliana is located in Ancona and is also known as Lazzaretto. The building is built by the architect Luigi Vanvitelli. It is located near the port in the form of a pentagonal island. The connection of the structure with the outside is via a walkway.

Ascoli Piceno - Streets and Squares

Piazza del Popolo

The Piazza del Popolo is considered the living part of the city, its center, filled with beautiful Renaissance buildings, except for the Palazzo dei Capitani del Popolo. In addition, there are plenty of bars and restaurants that deserve a stop.

Fabriano - Museums

Museo della Carta e della Filigrana

The Museum of Paper and Filigree is located inside the halls of the former Dominican convent. The site collects and exposes the materials that have seen the history of Fabriano's paper, known all over the world. A faithful reproduction of the medieval gualchiera used for the production of paper by hand is exhibited. The exhibition also shows projected video materials and live demonstrations of the production of paper by the master carters.

Fermo - Museums

Museo Polare "S. Zavatti"

The Silvio Zavatti Polar Museum is one of the most important museums in Italy, the only museum aimed at Italian arctic research. It is placed at the Polar Geographic Institute. It was established in 1969 by Silvio Zavatti, to present the culture of the Arctic peoples. Inside it houses a large collection of Greenland Inuit sculptures and some items by the Eskimo. The Museum has been owned by the Municipality of Fermo since 1993.

Pesaro - Museums

Palazzo ducale

The Doge's Palace of Pesaro has Renaissance architecture. It was built in the mid-fifteenth century at the behest of Alessandro Sforza. The facade consists of a porch with six arches supported by massive pillars and five windows crowned with coats of arms. It is located in Piazza del Popolo, and is now home to the Prefecture.

Urbino - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Ducale

Macerata - Museums

Collezione del '900 italiano a Palazzo Ricci

Palazzo Ricci, one of the most important in Macerata, today restored to its former glory, is home to the Cassa di Risparmio Foundation of the Province of Macerata. The Palace hosts about 350 works including painting and sculpture, of the most significant Italian artists of the century, acquired in more than twenty years by the Banking Institute with the precise intent of setting up a collection which is now configured as one of the most complete collections of contemporary art in Italy. In the beautiful dungeons, periodically, exhibitions of high cultural level are held.

Ancona - Fountains

Fontana Calamo

The Calamo Fountain is a historical monument. The construction dates back to 1560 by the architect Pellegrino Tibaldi. It is also known as the Fountain of 13 Cinnamels and represents one of the symbolic places of the center of Ancona. It is called the Fountain of 13 cinnamons because it is built from 13 masks, 12 bronzes and 1 in stone, representing satyrs and faunas. To return to the city, according to a tradition, you should drink the water that flows from the fountain.

Ascoli Piceno - Churches and places of worship

Il Duomo

The Cathedral of Ascoli Piceno, is believed to have been built where before there was the remains of a Roman building. It is worth visiting to admire the Baptistery, dating back to the twelfth century, located alongside.

Pesaro - Churches and places of worship

Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta

The present appearance of the church is owed to the nineteenth-century reconstruction that saves its Romanesque façade. During the work came to light the vast floor mosaic valuable for the wealth of Byzantine shapes and medieval designs.

Ancona - Streets and Squares

Piazza del Plebiscito

Also known as the Pope's Square for the inhabitants of the city. Note the large square with a statue of Pope Clement XII with the government building. Both the square and the palace date back to '500.

Ascoli Piceno - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa di San Francesco

The church of San Francesco is among the monuments that, together with the Palazzo dei Capitani, the historic Caffè Meletti and the loggias, delimit Piazza del Popolo, the heart of the city of Ascoli Piceno.

Pesaro - Castles, palaces and mansions

Villa Imperiale

The Imperial Villa is an ancient Sforza mansion, located on the San Bartolo hill of Pesaro. Renaissance monument, it was built in two different phases, between the 15th and 16th century. Only through the care and restoration of the new owners it was possible to return to the residence its former splendor. Famous for its ceremonies and court celebrations, the villa still maintains its initial vocation for hospitality and hospitality.

Ancona - Archaeological Sites

Arco di Traiano

The Arch of Trajan in Ancona represents one of the most precious monumental testimonies of the Roman Marche. The monument, dates back to 100 or 116 AD, is in excellent state of preservation. The gates that once overlooked it were removed.

Ascoli Piceno - Streets and Squares

Piazza Arringo

Piazza Arringo, also known as Piazza dell'Arengo, is the oldest monumental square in the city. Rectangular in shape, important buildings embellish it.

Pesaro - Museums

Villa Caprile

Villa Caprile dates back to 1640 and was created at the behest of the Marquis Giovanni Mosca, who wanted a summer home for recreation on the hills outside the city. The current set-up is the result of several restoration and expansion interventions that began in 1763. Today Villa Caprile is the seat of the Agricultural Technical Institute 'Antonio Cecchi'. In addition, in the summer season it turns into an open-air theater hosting various cultural events.

Ancona - Museums

Museo Archeologico Nazionale delle Marche

The Museum is a synthesis of historical and archaeological knowledge of the Marche region, from prehistory to the threshold of Romanization, only documented by finds from the excavation process. Used as a museum since 1978 it works as a museum, it was built in the mid-1500s and initially known as Palazzo Ferretti. In this museum we find a great archaeological heritage, documentation of the civilizations that followed in the entire Marche region from the Paleolithic to the High Middle Ages, such as bronze vases and shields, vases figurative penthouses, silver, etc. On the ground floor there are elements of the Roman section.

Ascoli Piceno - Museums

Pinacoteca Civica

The Civic Art Gallery is located inside Palazzo del Municipio or Palazzo Arringo. It is located on the first and second floor. It was officially known in 1861 and is one of the most important in the area. It currently houses a large collection of works with a hundred paintings, sculptures, and a collection of ancient art. The collection was further enriched in 1909 with 12,000. All the furniture in the room is very nice with furniture from the period. Admission to the Art Gallery is free of charge.

Ancona - Theaters

Teatro delle Muse

The Teatro delle Muse in Ancona, one of the theaters in which currently takes place the opera season, the 13th in Italy for capacity, is also the largest theater in the Marches.

Ancona - Beaches

Spiaggia del Passetto Scalinata

Il Passetto is one of the famous beaches of Ancona. It is characterized by a coast of white rock and by the large staircase that gives direct access to the beach. It is possible to fish and dive from great heights. The beach is publicly managed.

Ancona - Beaches

Spiaggia del Passetto Sentiero

Ancona - Parks and nature reserves

Monte Conero

Monterubbiano - Museums

Museo Civico Archeologico

The Civic Archaeological Museum of Monterubbiano was opened in 1905 to host the numerous archaeological finds found in the area. The Museum is located at the cultural center of San Francesco, in the historic center. Inside we can admire the collection of coins by Dr. Stefano Mircoli, 500 pieces from various eras, necklaces and bibs, pendants that stand out in type and quantity.

Massa Fermana - Museums

Pinacoteca Comunale

The Municipal Art Gallery is located in the rooms of the Palazzo Comunale. The museum displays works by famous artists such as Vincenzo Pagani, the “Resurrection” by Giovanni Andrea De Magistris etc. very important is the fresco belonging to the fifteenth century in which it was depicted the Madonna with Child. In addition, there is also a collection brought from the former convent of San Francesco.

Fermo - Museums

Musei Scientifici

Located at the 19th century Villa Vitali and plunged in the green city park, where the only museum on Arctic in Italy is,and dedicated to the polar explorer Silvio Zavatti.

Fermo - Museums

Museo Diocesano

The Diocesan Museum of Fermo presents a variety of artistic expressions of the great community of the Archdiocese of Fermo, from the early Christian period until 1900. The exhibition, realized in 2004, displays paintings, silverware, furnishings coming from the Cathedral, the churches of Fermo and the Archdiocese. There are three most important rooms: the Silverware Room, the Hall of Sacred Parameters and the Quadreria.

Fermo - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa di San Zenone

The Church of San Zenone in Fermo, is a beautiful specimen of religious medieval architecture.Its portal in bronze dates back to 1186. Worth visiting!

Fermo - Museums

Museo Archeologico Antiquarium

The Archaeological Museum "Antiquarium" in Fermo,with interesting objects and archaeological finds of great importance. It is worth visiting.

Fermo - Museums

Pinacoteca Civica

The Civic Art Gallery is an institution located on the second floor of the Palazzo dei Priori. The museum is spread over one floor and consists of five rooms that take their name from the works on display. It starts with the room dedicated to the Renaissance, the room dedicated to Gothic art, the one dedicated to art of the 600, the one dedicated to local history and finally a room dedicated to the painter Andrea Boscoli.

Fermo - Historic Centres

Centro Storico

Fermo's medieval city center is beautiful and rich in history. It is the ideal place to begin visiting this charming town.

Fermo - Archaeological Sites

Cisterne Romane

Dating back to the first Century AD, they were used to supply the Roman colony with water: inside you can appreciate the techniques of massive concrete walls, traces of plaster and waterproof venting wells for water purification.

Amandola - Walls, towers and gates

Porta San Giacomo

The Porta San Giacomo is located in the town of Amendola, and was built in 1863. This door represents the entrance to the city. In it we also find a clock.

Montefortino - Natural Areas

Gole dell’Infernaccio

Fermo - Churches and places of worship

Duomo di Fermo

The Cathedral or Metropolitan Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta in Cielo is the main place of Catholic worship in Fermo, the episcopal seat of the homonymous metropolitan archdiocese. Its majestic mass rises on the eastern edge of the Girfalco.

Fano - Streets and Squares

Via Flaminia e Arco Flaminio

The Via Flaminia was of extreme importance in Roman times and linked the cities of Rome to Rimini. Was built by the Roman consul Flaminius, from which it took its name.

Cagli - Castles, palaces and mansions

Rocca di Cagli

The first news we have of the Rocca di Cagli, in the Marche region, date back to 1481. The state-of-the-art structure is one of the most significant examples of a military building. The Fortress was conceived by the Sienese Francesco di Giorgio Martini. Della Rocca, destroyed in 1502, came to us the strut and the inner body, which was later transformed into a convent.

Apecchio - Museums

Museo dei Fossili e Minerali del Monte Nerone

The Museum is located in the underground part of the fifteenth-century Palazzo Ubaldini. Inside there is a large collection of fossils, dinosaur claws, skulls of human evolution and numerous other archaeological evidence of great importance. All the elements are well organized in display cases with the usual information.

Acqualagna - Museums

Museo Archeologico “Pitinum Mergens”

The Archaeological Museum is located inside a building built in the 16th century and is divided into sections in which finds from the Roman era by Pitium Mergens and a special art room are exhibited Contemporary. The visitor can contemplate various types of clay (bottles) and terracotta ceramics (pans).

Urbania - Museums

Museo Civico e Pinacoteca

The Civic Museum and the Art Gallery are set up in the Doge's Palace of Urbania, built by the architect Francesco di Giorgio Martini. The Civic Museum is characterized by a large exhibition hall called “of the Knights “which houses valuable paintings from the late sixteenth century and two unique globes of the Mercator. The Art Gallery, on the other hand, exhibits a splendid painting of works by Mannerist artists.

Urbania - Museums

Museo Diocesano

The Diocesan Museum is located in the solemn building of the former Bishop's Palace and preserves a rare collection of ceramics of the Urbanian tradition from the Middle Ages onwards. The section dedicated to ceramics illustrates the techniques used from the thirteenth to the twentieth century among which amphorae and stoups from the surrounding area are distinguished.

Urbania - Museums

Museo di Storia dell' Agricoltura

The idea of a Museum of the History of Agriculture was born in the seventies with the intent to exhibit materials from the demological collection carried out by the Municipality of Urbania. The installations of the exhibitions explain very well the cycles of wheat, vine and wine.

Macerata Feltria - Museums

Museo Civico Archeologico e Paleontologico

The Civic Archaeological and Paleontological Museum is located in the Palazzo del Podestà, which dates back to the fourteenth century. The finds are arranged in eight rooms, each divided by historical period. All materials trace the historical settlements of the eastern Montefeltro area. Each object has a reference card, which provides all the information about it. In addition, from the building where the museum is located, you can enjoy a wonderful view.

Isola del Piano - Museums

Museo "Sulle Tracce dei Nostri Padri"

The museum “On the Tracks of Our Fathers” was established in the seventies of the twentieth century in the cellars of the Monastery of Montebello. It was born with the intent to document life in peasant society through tools and objects used in the various craft shops. A large section is also dedicated to the finds found in the pre-Roman and Roman settlements of the territory.

Fano - Museums

Museo di Biologia Marina

The Museum was opened to the public in 1992, with its headquarters in the homonymous laboratory. It collects about 300 marine animals of different species and origin, well arranged in a liquid or dry environment. Currently, the Museum is not available to the public.

Fano - Museums

Museo Civico e Pinacoteca del Palazzo Malatestiano

The Civic Museum and the Art Gallery, located in the Malatesta Palace, were built in 1898. Inside there is a large collection of historical testimonies of the evolution of the city, starting from the prehistoric period. Beyond the collections of paintings and sculptures, you can admire: the collection of coins, sets, red ceramics and numerous other objects and documents of ancient origins. The museum is open to all interested parties.

Sant'Ippolito - Museums

Museo del Territorio-Arte degli Scalpellini

The Museum of the Territorio-Art of the Scalpellini is dedicated to the art of sandstone processing. In fact, Saint Hippolytus has been known, as early as the fourteenth century, as the country of the stonemasons. The exhibition space consists of illustrative panels related to work in the quarries and a large room is dedicated to the reconstruction of the craft shops.

Colli al Metauro - Museums

Museo del Balì

Colli al Metauro - Museums

Museo storico del fiume Metauro "Winston Churchill"

The museum collects photographs, testimonies, diaries, documents, memorabilia and military equipment of World War II. Winston Churchill, accompanied by General Alexander, observed from the castle of Montemaggiore the Anglo-American troops ready to launch the final offensive to the Gothic line.

Gradara - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Gradara

The castle of Gradara is a medieval fortress located in the municipality of Gradara, in the Marche region. It is protected by two walls that extend for almost 800 meters, making the structure impressive. The castle is one of the most visited monuments in the region and is the scene of museum, musical and artistic events. The Stronghold of Gradara covers an area of 800 meters and is protected by two walls. The property is a state property and is one of the most visited monuments in the region. Over the years the building has been owned by several families. In 1641 the castle passed under the control of the State of the Church and in 1920 it was purchased by the Zanvettori family. They restored it making it a very important military structure.

Mondavio - Theaters

Teatro Apollo

Fano - Walls, towers and gates

Arco di Augusto

The gateway to the ancient Roman Colonia Julia Fanestris, known as the Arch of Augustus is an important symbol of the city of Fano, in the region Marche. It is worth a picture!

Fermignano - Parks and nature reserves

Gola del Furlo

The Furlo gorge or pass is a gorge located along the original route of the Via Flaminia, in the stretch where it runs along the river Candigliano tributary of the Metauro.

Pesaro - Museums

Museo della Marineria pesarese

The Pesaro Maritime Museum was created in 1988 by the will of Washington Patrignani. It was born with the aim of telling the maritime civilization and making available to the public knowledge, history and technique of the naval sector. Inside, the museum houses collections of fishermen, objects and parts of ships and wrecks, documents and images. The museum is open to the public.

Pesaro - Museums

Museo Scientifico "Luigi Guidi" e Osservatorio Valerio

The “L. Guidi” Scientific Museum and the “Valerio” Observatory were established in 1861. The museum collects about 150 scientific instruments and of historical interest in particular concerning seismic, geomagnetic sciences and geology in general. In addition to all this, ancient geographical maps, countless fossils and minerals are exhibited.

Pesaro - Museums

Museo Archeologico Oliveriano

In 1756, the Pesaro community was donated a very rich collection of ancient objects by Hannibal of the Abbati Olivieri. The museum was established in 1787 when Olivieri decided to give back 20,000 volumes and a second collection of archaeological and numismatic material of great value. Since 1793, the Museum and the Library have been managed by the Oliveriana Foundation. After World War II, the museum was rearranged in three rooms and was opened to the public in 1967.

Pesaro - Museums

Museo Diocesano

Opened in 2006 and incorporated in eighteenth century Palazzo Lazzarini. The collections consist of archaeological and historical heritage of art (sculpture, painting, silver, textiles), part of the artistic heritage and liturgy of the Cathedral

Pesaro - Museums

Musei Civici

The Civic Museums of Pesaro are divided into two exhibition sections: the Art Gallery and the Museum of Ceramics. The art gallery exhibits works from the territory, especially from the churches and private collections of the city, such as different paintings and drawings. Among them, the best known is the “Altarpiece of Pesaro” by Giovanni Bellini from the Venetian Renaissance period. The other section, on the other hand, exhibits ceramics, furnishings and sculptures of the fifteenth century -eighteenth century. The prestigious collection of Renaissance majolica is to be mentioned in this section.

Pesaro - Museums

Museo Morbidelli

The Morbidelli Museum was established in 1968 by Ginacarlo Morbidelli. It has an area of 3000 square meters and inside there are more than three hundred models of motorcycles, built from the beginning of the last century until 1980.

Pesaro - Viewpoints

Parco Naturale de San Bartolo

The regional natural park of Monte San Bartolo overlooks the Adriatic Sea; the main heights are characterized by Castellaro, San Bartolo, Casteldimezzo and Fiorenzuola di Focara. In an area of about 1600 hectares it is possible to observe the typical fauna and flora that grows thriving in the area. Colle which connects Pesaro to Gabicce. Combines a natural park where you can take guided hikes. Worth visiting the small towns that inhabit it. Also stayed overnight at Fiorenzuola great poet: Dante Alighieri.

Pesaro - Streets and Squares

Via Rossini

Artery that bisects the old town. Place of meetings and exchanges during the Roman period.

Pesaro - Streets and Squares

Piazza del Popolo

The structure dates back to the XVI century when Guidobaldo III Della Rovere commissioned Filippo Terzi to modify the extension in harmony with the surrounding buildings. The Piazza is home to the large fountain built in 1593 and transformed in 1684.

Pesaro - Castles, palaces and mansions

Rocca Costanza

Rocca Costanza was erected between 1474 and 1483, by Costanzo Sforza. It is one of the most important fortifications in the city of Pesaro. In 1864 the structure was transformed into a prison, and remained so until 1989. Later, it became a summer venue for cultural events. Currently, Rocca Costanza is undergoing complete restoration.

Pesaro - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa di Santa Maria Maddalena

The Church of Santa Maria Maddalena is a church of ancient origins located in via Zacconi. The building comes from the complete renovation done in the eighteenth century. The exterior of the Church is characterized by a concave façade, unfinished at the top and a double access staircase. The interior, with a Greek cross, is decorated with sculptures and bas-reliefs in stucco. Currently, the church is being used as an auditorium for cultural events.

Pesaro - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa del "Nome di Dio"

The Church was built in 1577 by the Society of the Name of God, a secular brotherhood of the city. In the past, the church was used to celebrate the funeral of the poor or executed. The beautiful interior frescoes were made by the painter Giovan Giacomo Pandolfi and represent the path to salvation to arrive in Paradise.

Macerata - Museums

Museo della Carrozza

The Carriage Museum was established in 1962 and is located in the halls of the old stables of the eighteenth-century Palazzo Buonaccorsi, in the heart of the city of Macerata. The museum was established thanks to a large donation of a group of carriages by Count Pier Alberto Conti of Civitanova. The museum presents the models of the most used and fashionable carriages of the early twentieth century.

Pieve Torina - Museums

Museo della Nostra Terra

The Museum of Our Land is located inside the fifteenth-century convent of Saint Augustine. In the exhibition halls it houses about 5000 objects and tools related to working life in the Macerata hill. The museum is also provided with extensive photographic and paper documentation that traces the artisan history of the peasant shops.

Gagliole - Museums

Museo di Storia Naturale

The spouses Paolo Paoletti and Onelia Marasca, in the year 2000, founded the Museum of Natural History. The Museum is famous and known for its palaeontological and mineral collections dating back to the 1960s. Its objective is to make nature known and appreciated to a very wide audience.

Civitanova Marche - Museums

Museo delle Arti e Tradizioni Popolari

The Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions was established in 1992 by its founder Pietro Pepa. The museum site consists of sixteen sections on two floors. The wine section represents the flagship of the Museum. The Norcina section established in 1999 is also important.

Civitanova Marche - Museums

Galleria d'Arte Moderna "M. Moretti"

The Gallery of Modern Art “M. Moretti” was born from the donation of collections and prints by Luciano Moretti to the Municipality of Civitanova Marche with the intent of setting up the Gallery of Modern Art dedicated to his son prematurely disappeared. The collection was recently moved to the native house of Annibal Caro and is composed of engravings and prints by artists such as Leonardo Castellani, Nunzio Gulino and others.

Civitanova Marche - Museums

Museo Storico del Trotto

The Historical Museum of Trotto is located in the Stables of the San Marone Breeding and was conceived by Captain Ermanno Mori. The structure shows relics and iconographic documents from all over Italy concerning trotting horse races from their birth until today. It also houses a horse racing library equipped with volumes from all over the world in the period from the nineteenth century to the present day.

Pollenza - Museums

Museo Civico di Palazzo Cento

The Civic Museum of Palazzo Cento is located inside the homonymous Palace, built in the 16th century. You can admire the 6th — 9th century BC tombs coming from the necropolis of Moie di Pollenza. To enrich the Museum there are also some Roman finds dating back to the first century BC, among which there is a splendid floor with a painted wild boar hunt scene. The route is completed by some ceramics from the Porta del Colle factory, dating back to the 16th century.

Macerata - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Civica

The Civic Tower, also known as Torre Maggiore or Torre dell'Orologio, dates back to 1492. It was built by Matteo d'Ancona. After deep restorations dating back to 1653, the tower was completed. It has a height of about 64 m. The building has particular decorative architectural elements of the time. The heart of the tower is given by the beautiful clock. From the terrace of the Tower you can admire a view that includes an area that extends from the Sibillini mountains to the sea. It is now open to the public.

Macerata - Libraries and archives

Biblioteca Nazionale

The National Library of Macerata started its activity on 1 December 1990 and is located on the mezzanine floor of the former Palace of Justice. The institute was born from the collaboration between the Ministry for Cultural and Environmental Heritage and the University of Macerata and was officially opened to the public on 11 February 1992. The library has as its book heritage about 76,000 volumes, 3,600 brochures and 340 periodicals.

Macerata - Libraries and archives

Biblioteca Mozzi Borgetti

The Mozzi Borgetti Library was opened to scholars on 31 March 1787. It is considered one of the largest in the region for its high volume volume, about 350,000. In addition, inside you can also find a rich photo library of almost 20,000 images (among them also photographic glass plates) and a huge collection of drawings and prints. Finally, the library has a musical and theatrical collection where you can observe manuscripts, posters, booklets and printed music.

Macerata - Libraries and archives

Archivio di Stato

The Archive was founded in 1941, following the steps of the city's Municipal Library. The goal of this institution is to collect objects and documents of local and regional heritage. As a result, there are numerous important historical documents inside, both ancient and modern, approximately 122,000 archival elements.

Recanati - Libraries and archives

Biblioteca Privata "Leopardi"

The Library boasts more than 20,000 pieces put together and collected by Monaldo Leopardi, father of the most famous poet. Monaldo provided books in various ways, from fairs to occasions that presented themselves with the numerous religious congregations present in 1808. Many donations received from relatives and friends that increased the number of volumes of the important and famous Leopardi accounts structure

Macerata - Churches and places of worship

Cattedrale di Macerata

The Cathedral of Macerata is the episcopal church of the Diocese. Built in the fifteenth century, it subsequently underwent a renovation that transformed it into a neoclassical style. The facade features the remains of a Gothic bell tower built in 1467. Inside there are several works including a shovel depicting the Madonna and Child between Saints Antonio Abbot and Julian.

Urbisaglia - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello o Rocca di Urbisaglia

The Castle of Urbisaglia is also known as Rocca. It was built in the sixteenth century, according to the Renaissance style, incorporating the remains of other buildings, always from the same period. Its main purpose was military and this is easily understandable given its structure. It is in excellent condition and open to the public.

Macerata - Monuments

Monumento ai Caduti

The War Memorial of Macerata was built in the first half of the twentieth century by Cesare Bazzani. At that time the monument was seen as the entrance to the stadium, placed just behind it. It is an element that completes the neoclassical style of the entire square.

Cingoli - Parks and nature reserves

Lago di Cingoli

Lake Cingoli also known as Lake Castreccioni is located in the municipality of Cingoli in the province of Macerata. The lake, formed in 1987, has an area of two kilometers. Here are different species of migratory birds. The surrounding environment offers a beautiful view and is a place visited by thousands of tourists.

Civitanova Marche - Beaches

Lungomare nord

Ancona - Museums

Museo Omero

The museum promotes the growth and cultural integration of the visually impaired and spreads among them the knowledge of reality. The museum still wants to be a pleasant and productive cultural space for all.

Ancona - Museums

Pinacoteca Civica

Inside there are important paintings by Francesco Podesti, Carlo da Camerino, Arcangelo di Cola and Andrea Lilli, as well as several valuable works from the Venetianterritory to which Ancona was closely linked commercially.

Ancona - Museums

Museo della Città

Archaeological finds photographic reproductions of buildings, places and characters, prints, paintings, models of the most significant moments in the history of Ancona from the II century until today.

Ostra - Museums

Pinacoteca Comunale

The Municipal Art Gallery is located inside the rooms of the Palazzo dei Conventuali. In the museum you can admire different sacred objects that come from the churches of the Anconetano. There are also canvas paintings, such as those of the great painter of the Roman school Andrea Sacchi. Among the works, the oldest one is the image of a Madonna with Child built in polychrome terracotta.

Numana - Museums

Antiquarium Statale

The kits of the Picene and Roman tombs are on display, such as the remarkable one of the so-called 'Queen Picena'.

Falconara Marittima - Museums

Museo della Resistenza

The Resistance Museum is located in the secrets of the castle of Falconara Alta. It was opened to the public on 19 July 2002. It is the first gallery in Italy to enjoy and showcase the arsenal and supplies of a partisan band of the Marche Apennines. We also find artifacts and photographs of the Liberation.

Senigallia - Museums

Museo Pio IX

The Pius IX Museum shows visitors pieces from the life of Giovanni Maria Ferretti, who became Pope in 1846. Located at the Pontiff's Birthplace, in the historic center of the city, the Museum exhibits paintings by the painter Giovanni Anastasi. Inside the museum, you could admire a beautiful representation hall of various works. Giovanni Maria Ferretti, was proclaimed Blessed in 2000.

Montecarotto - Museums

Museo della Mail Art

The museum was founded in 1984, and had several locations, which were then abandoned. It was reopened in 2006 due to the Verdicchio Festival of Montecarotto, which is held once a year. In the gallery we find a collection of Mail Art, created by artists such as Vittorio Baccelli, Walter Pennacchi, Emilio Morandi, Anna Boschi and many others. It was Professor Bugatti who collected all these wonderful works over the years and then donated them to the museum.

Loreto - Museums

Museo Pontificio della Santa Casa

The Museum of the Holy House of Loreto is located at the Apostolic Palace. Inside the building there are very important paintings, sculptures, tapestries and majolica. The Treasure of the Holy House has precious works inside, such as the silver crucifix from Giambologna.

Senigallia - Museums

Museo di Storia della Mezzadria

The Museum of History of the Mezzadria or by Sergio Anselmi, is located inside the Palazzo di Santa Maria in the city of Senigallia. The building dates back to the 15th century and was opened in 1978. The Museum was set up to present to the public the history and culture of the area, arranged on a theme in 30 environments. The property houses well over 2,000 objects inside it.

Senigallia - Museums

Collezione Ducati Fratelli Saltarelli

In this particular collection you can admire almost the entire series production of the most beautiful racing bikes, in total there are more than 100 motorcycles. This collection allows you to retrace the mechanical evolution of Italian motorcycling from the 1940s to the present day. The collection was discontinued in 2012.

Ancona - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo del Senato

It is a historic building in the city of Ancona that was built in the twelfth century, and was erected as the seat of the Senatory Council. Between 1943 and 1944 he suffered bombings that seriously damaged him. In 1952 it was restored and today it is the seat of the Superintendence for Architectural and Environmental Heritage of the Marche. It has a high and narrow arch on the stone façade, as well as two orders of mullioned windows of elegant columns and covered with round frames.

Senigallia - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Comunale

It is one of the many tourist destinations in Senigallia. The current building was built in the early 17th century by the urbinate architect Muzio Oddi in the service of Francesco Maria II della Rovere, Duke of Urbino.

Loreto - Streets and Squares

Piazza della Madonna

Piazza della Madonna is an imposing square where the Basilica of the Holy House and the Apostolic Palace overlooks. In the center a beautiful fountain completes the monumental picture.

Portonovo Ancona - Lakes, rivers and canals

Lago Grande

Nestled between the sea and the slopes of the mountain, it gives the bay of Portonovo, in itself already very beautiful, an additional attractive force. The large lake is located in the area called 'The Pier' and is easily visible from the street.

Portonovo Ancona - Lakes, rivers and canals

Lago Profondo

Located a short distance from the sea, it contains brackish water, resulting from the mixing of sea water with fresh water.

Jesi - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo della Signoria

Genga - Caves

Grotte di Frasassi

Discovered in 1971 they are karst caves and are considered a real attraction for the Marche region. They are located in the Gola della Rossa Regional Natural Park. The caves are open 11 months a year, in January they are closed.

Ancona - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo degli Anziani

The building was built in 425 AD by Galla Placidia and has very ancient origins. The building has a Romanesque-Gothic style, and has a fairly distinctive architectural style. The building, since the 13th century, was used as a municipal seat of Ancona, while today there are the offices of the Frana Sector of Ancona.

Portonovo Ancona - Beaches

Spiaggia dei Gabbiani

Jesi - Monuments

Arco Clementino

Arco Clementino is located in the Municipality of Jesi in the province of Ancona. The monument was built in 1734, in honor of Pope Clement XII degli Orsini, by the architect Domenico Valeri. The Clementine arch is the gateway to the historic center.

Ancona - Beaches

Spiaggia di Mezzavalle

Ancona - Beaches

Spiaggia Sentiero per la Scalaccia

Senigallia - Monuments

Rocca Roveresca

Symbol of the municipality of Senigallia, it is known as Rocca di Senigallia. It was built from 1474 to 1501 by the will of Giovanni Della Rovere. The internal structure is on three levels and the architectural style represents a characteristic model of fortress and military defense.

Senigallia - Monuments

La Rotonda a Mare

We find the Rotonda a Mare in Senigallia. The building is located near the sea and was built in the middle of the 11th century by the architect Vincenzo Ghinelli. It was designed for hydrotherapy purposes. During World War II, the roundabout was used as a military warehouse. Over time, the building has been renovated and has become a tourist spot.

Jesi - Monuments

Piazza Federico II

Piazza Federico II is located in the city of Jesi in the province of Ancona. The old town has undergone some changes from the 17th to the 18th century. The square, built in memory of the great Emperor, has a rectangular shape. At the center of the square is a fountain, the work of the great artists Raffaele Grilli and Luigi Amici.

Portonovo Ancona - Beaches

Spiaggia della Vela

Portonovo Ancona - Natural Areas

Parco del Conero

The Conero Regional Natural Park includes a stretch of high coast, as well as a wide internal hilly area, characterized by panoramic views and a lot of history. A total area of 6011 has fallen in the territories of Ancona, Camerano, Numana and Sirolo. Of white stones like the Conero stone are the coves obtained from Monte Conero.

Sirolo - Beaches

Spiaggia delle Due Sorelle

Jesi - Parks and nature reserves

Oasi Naturalistica di Ripa Bianca

The Ripa Bianca Nature Reserve covers an area of 310 hectares and is entrusted to the management of WWF Italia. Inside is the educational and naturalistic area “Sergio Romagnoli” established in 1997. The reserve has about 150 species of birds including the heron. The vegetation instead preserves a multitude of tree species including various types of willow and poplar.

Ancona - Walls, towers and gates

Campo trincerato di Ancona

Ancona, starting in 1860, acquired a primary role in defending the new state. Hence the realization of a formidable defensive belt. Guided and free itineraries starting from 2 June 2012.To book: 071/2223125

Sirolo - Churches and places of worship

Badia San Pietro

Of Romanesque foundation, it was a Benedictine hermitage and later Camaldolese. The church already existed at the beginning of the 11th century, but was then expanded and transformed (16th century)

Ancona - Walls, towers and gates

Vecchio Faro

The old tower of 900, recently renovated, is located on the hills of the Cappuccini. Shows a fantastic view over the city and the port.

Ancona - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo del Governo

Built since the mid-1300s as the new headquarters of the city government, it is located in Piazza del Plebiscito. In 1470, the arch of the Rastello was initialized, which is also the main entrance to the courtyard. In 1484 Francesco di Giorgio Martini redesigned the whole building giving it a Renaissance look. Instead, in 1690 due to the earthquake, the frescoes by Melozzi da Forlì were destroyed by the collapses of the Council Hall, who had decorated the interior. From 1860 to today, it is the main seat of the Prefecture of Ancona.

Ancona - Castles, palaces and mansions

Loggia dei Mercanti

Near the port,it was built in '500 for merchants' meetings. Beautiful facade with four statues of Hope, Fortitude, Justice and Charity and the equestrian statue of St. George on horseback.

Ancona - Walls, towers and gates

Porta Pia

The Door was erected in the 18th century by Pope Pius VI from whom it also took its name. At the time it worked as an access to enter Ancona, in a more agile and simple way. The structure was built by Filippo Marchionni, who gave the door a typical Baroque style, made of Istrian stone. The original façade contained the papal coat of arms, but during the Napoleonic period it was chiseled. Today, several contemporary exhibitions are exhibited inside the door.

Ancona - Parks and nature reserves

Orto Botanico Ancona

The Botanical Garden is located inside the Gallignano forest and is managed by the Polytechnic University of Marche. It covers an area of 134,000 square meters. Inside there is the Botanical Garden, the forest is considered a 'protected floristic area' and is recognized as a 'botanical-vegetational emergency of exceptional interest'. Moreover, since 1998 it has been the “wildlife and hunting oasis” of the Province on the report of the Municipality of Ancona.

Massignano - Historic Centres

Centro Storico

Cupra Marittima - Museums

Museo Malacologico Piceno

The Museum collects an important collection of shells. It is the largest museum in the world of this kind. It retains more than nine million specimens of which about one million are exposed. The collection includes masks and objects from all over the world.

Grottammare - Streets and Squares

Piazza Peretti

Piazza Peretti is home to the most beautiful and important palaces in the city. Here are in fact the Priorale Palace, the Altana dell'Orologio, the Teatro dell'Arancio and a fantastic viewpoint.

Grottammare - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello

The Castle of Grottammare was built between the 9th and 12th centuries. Later it was flanked by a tower called the Tower of the Battle. This had the function of protecting homes. Currently, there are only a few ruins left.

San Benedetto del Tronto - Museums

Il Museo Ittico

The Fish Museum is a museum that preserves in chemical solutions the most common species of fish.

Montegallo - Museums

Museo di Arte Contadina

The Museum of Peasant Art is located in the rooms of the former convent of the Friars Girolimini. It is divided into some rooms that collect objects that were used for peasant work during the 18th century. Very special is a thresher that belongs to the beginning of this century.

Montefiore dell'Aso - Museums

Museo della Civiltà Contadina

The Museum of Peasant Civilization was built in 1984 by private donations. At first he was in a school, then he was transferred to the second floor of the convent of San Francesco. The Museum exhibits objects that belong to peasant life. It is divided into three sections with the aim of giving information on the objects and the daily lives of workers in the fields.

Cossignano - Museums

Antiquarium Comunale "N. Pansoni"

The Municipal Antiquarium “N. Pansoni” was set up inside the church of the Annunziata in the 70s of the last century, and houses a collection from the private collection of Niccola Pansoni, as well as finds dating back to the Picena Civilization and protohistoric and Roman materials. Today, the Antiquarium exposes to the public about 500 archaeological finds.

Ripatransone - Museums

Museo della Civiltà Contadina e Artigiana

The Museum of Peasant and Artisan Civilization is located inside the crypt of the church of San Filippo. The museum was inaugurated in 1990 thanks to the donations of the citizens of neighboring municipalities and the city. The exhibition halls contain about 1500 tools used in the rural world until the mid-twentieth century.

Ripatransone - Museums

Museo Civico Archeologico "C.Cellini"

The “C. Cellini” Civic Archaeological Museum was established in 1877 at the behest of Cesare Cellini, who donated to the City Hall a large private collection, to which donations from the most families were added later. wealthy of Ripatransone. The exhibition is divided into rooms dedicated to the evolution of the territory from Prehistory to the Middle Ages and to the Picena civilization, through small tableware and ornaments.

Ascoli Piceno - Museums

Museo Diocesano

The Museum is built inside the building of an ancient palace, the Episcopal Palace, which is an architectural complex consisting of three structures. The museum is rich in sculptural works ranging from the fourteenth to the seventeenth century, sacred furnishings and goldsmiths. There are also many paintings ranging from the 15th to the 18th century.

Ascoli Piceno - Museums

Museo Archeologico Statale

The State Archaeological Museum is located in Palazzo Panichi, in the municipality of Ascoli Piceno. The Panichi Palace was built in the 16th century. One of the objectives of the museum was to collect and present to the public an exhibition of urban art and national heritage. Currently it houses a large collection of works, a hundred paintings, frescoes, sculptures and a collection of medieval art.

Ascoli Piceno - Museums

Galleria d'Arte Contemporanea Osvaldo Licini

The Museum of the Ligurian Academy of Fine Arts was inaugurated in 1980 by the initiative of Gianfranco Bruno. The most substantial collection is the material found from the nineteenth century until the middle of the twentieth century, at the request of the Marquis Marcello Durazzo. Inside there are several paintings by famous artists such as Domenico Piola and Ansaldo and there are also artistic productions such as those of Rayper and Luxoro.

Ascoli Piceno - Walls, towers and gates

Porta di Solestà

The Gate of Solestà dates back to the 13th century. It was built in 1230 by Fildesmilio da Mogliano, the podestà of Ascoli. From the 16th century, it is also known as The Capuchin. The name Solestà comes from 'Sol' or according to the etymology 'Sullae Statio'. The building has special architectural and decorative elements from the Middle Ages. It is currently open to the public.

Ascoli Piceno - Bridges

Ponte di Solestà

The Roman Bridge of Solestà, Augustan period, is situated in Ascoli Piceno and is a beautiful symbol of this city. Over time the bridge was rebuilt several times, but without losing its charm and beauty. To be seen!

Ascoli Piceno - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Arengo

This building houses a fine collection of paintings by renowned national and international artists, including Van Dyck, Titian, Tintoretto, Sassoferrato, Guido Reni, Guercino and Turner. Don't miss!

Ascoli Piceno - Castles, palaces and mansions

Fortezza Pia

The Pia Fortress is an ancient building located in the highest area of the city of Ascoli and was rebuilt at the behest of Pope Pius IV in 1560, from which it also took its name. The construction, part of a defense system connected to the Porta Romana and demolished three times, was completed by Lombard masters before being demolished again in 1799 by the French. The walls of the North and the ramparts to the East crown the dedication to Pius IV.

Arquata del Tronto - Castles, palaces and mansions

Rocca di Arquata

The fortress was built in the 11th century for war reasons, which also explains its military architecture and the fact that it is located on a border area of 4 regions. The building was restored several times, undergoing changes necessary for its initial purpose. In addition, it has always been subjected to the attention of the most important government structures over the centuries. Today you can visit freely.

Arquata del Tronto - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Civica

The Civic Tower stands in Piazza Umberto I since the 16th century. The original form of the bell tower worked on sail, but over the years it was modified to get to its current appearance. The building is now open to the public.

Acquaviva Picena - Museums

Fortezza di Acquaviva

The building was built around 1300 and represents the most attractive tourist monument in the country. The property has pentagonal towers. In addition, you can admire not only the interesting exhibitions of ancient weapons, but also a beautiful landscape. The Fortress has been recently renovated, retaining its originality.

Ancona - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Cresci Antiqui

Despite the origin of the building dates back to the '400, the building was remarkably renovated in the '700 at the behest of Francesco Cresci Antiqui, who wanted to transform the loggia on the first floor into shops. The architecture is special and the building can be admired already from the decorated arches on the ground floor. A testimony of the period in which it was built is represented by frescoes on a Christian and mythological theme.

Ancona - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Civica

The Civic Tower stands in the municipality of Ancona and dates back to the fourteenth century. It belongs to medieval times. The Tower has six floors and a large clock. It was rebuilt between 1536 and 1549. The building has special architectural decorative elements of Romanesque art and pictorial decorations made in various eras. It is now open to the public.

Ancona - Museums

Pinacoteca Comunale

The Municipal Art Gallery or the so-called Francesco Podesta Pinacoteca is located inside Palazzo Bosdari. Palazzo Bosdari dates back to 1973, and is one of the most important in the area. Currently it houses a large collection of works with a hundred paintings by artists such as Francesco Podesti, Carlo Camerino, Archangel of Cola and numerous artists of the past centuries. Another part of the Art Gallery hosts modern art with works by Cagli, Campigli, Cassinari, and other important contemporary artists. Admission to the Art Gallery is free of charge.

Ancona - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Mengoni Ferretti

The Palazzo Mengoni - Ferretti was built in 1592, and was the building of the Ferretti Family. It was the first building built on the square. In 1690, due to an earthquake, the building was destroyed, but over time it was rebuilt. Currently the building is the seat of the Municipal Library.

Ascoli Piceno - Monumental Trees

Albero del Piccioni

Albero del Piccioni is located near Ascoli Piceno. It is the tree with the largest trunk of all Marche, with a diameter of 2.4 meters and a height of 24 meters. It is part of the Monumental Trees of Italy for which the legend of the population of the area tells that the same took its name from the commander of the Pontifical Auxiliaries, Giovanni Piccioni who created the phenomenon of Anti-Unit Brigandage. The inside of the trunk of this tree served as a hiding place for the commanded Pigeons and his faithful.

Ascoli Piceno - Monuments

Campo Squarcia

Campo Squarcia is famous for the chivalric tournament of the Quintana or Quintana carousel which is a medieval historical re-enactment with an equestrian carousel held in Ascoli Piceno. It takes place on the first Sunday of August, on the occasion of the feast of Sant'Emidio, Patron and First Bishop of the Marche city. Since 1997, a second edition of Quintana has also been held, at night, in honor of Our Lady of Peace, on the second Saturday of July. This event is renewed every year.

Ancona - Monuments

Casa del Boia

The Boia's house is located in Via Giovanni XXIII and is among the monuments located in the historic center of the city of Ancona. The monument is surrounded, given its location, by many other historical finds of equal historical importance.

Ancona - Walls, towers and gates

Porta Santo Stefano

The Gate of Saint Stephen is also known as the Gate of Graces. Part of the walls were built for the defense of the Piazzaforte di Ancona. The property is located between the Lunetta di S. Stefano and the Campo Trincerato della Citadella that allows you to reach the city through the homonymous street. The Gate of St. Stephen is one of the two main entrances of the entire structure (the other is Porta Cavour).

Ancona - Monuments

Monumento ai Caduti

The War I War Memorial in Ancona located in Piazza IV Novembre, in the Passetto district, is, in fact, commonly known as the “Passetto Monument”. The construction, made entirely of Istrian stone, is located above a staircase, of circular shape and consists of eight fluted columns that end on Doric capitals. In the center we find a small altar.

Ancona - Castles, palaces and mansions

Fortino Napoleonico

The Napoleonic Fort was erected in 1810 in Portonovo by General Beauharnais and had the task of protecting the southern flank of the city of Ancona and to carry out the military block in the Adriatic of traffic in the Adriatic. trades of the English enemy. It was built with the addition of recycled stones from the ancient Benedictine monastery of Santa Maria di Portonovo. In the 1960s the fort was completely restored respecting the original architectural lines.

Ancona - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Clementina

The Clementine Tower or the so-called Watchtower dates back to 1716 by Pope Clement XI. It served to protect and guard against the phenomenon of pirate banditism. It stands in Portonovo, which is a hamlet of the municipality of Ancona erected in a strategic position. After the Unification of Italy, the Clementine tower became the property of the De Bosis family. The building has special decorative architectural elements, typical of noble residences. Today it is possible to admire it.

Ancona - Monuments

Casa del Capitano del Popolo

The Capitano del Popolo's house is located in the Lungomare Vanvitelli in the coastal area of the city of Ancona. The monument is easily visible given its location. It is also immediately reachable.

Ancona - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Ferretti

The Ferretti Palace was built in 1560 by order of Angelo Ferretti and designed by Pellegrino Tibaldi. In the past, there were two entrances in the building. Over time, it has been refurbished. It is currently home to the National Archaeological Museum of Marche.

Castelraimondo - Walls, towers and gates

Torre del Cassero

The Torre del Cassero was built between 1311 and 1318 by the will of Raimondo di Attone da Aspello, Rector General of the Anconetana Marca. The building has a structure characterized by a frammist city wall, consisting of another 10 towers apart from the main tower. The property is 38.30 meters high.

Castelraimondo - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Lanciano

The Giustiniani Castle of Lanciano or simply Castello di Lanciano, dates back to the period around 1240. It was made at the behest of Giovanna Malatesta on an old fortress. Since it has been owned by several owners, its functions and form have been changed over the centuries. Today, for example, this structure is used as a museum and houses various associations within it. Tourists can access it according to the set times.

Ascoli Piceno - Castles, palaces and mansions

Forte Malatesta

The Malatesta Fort is a majestic building that dates back to pre-Roman times. It took its name today in 1349 from the leader of the Ascoli militias who strengthened him for defensive purposes during the war against Fermo. At the center of the construction you can still see the ancient church dedicated to Santa Maria del Lago. Later the fort worked as a judicial prison. Today it houses the finds of the Lombard necropolis of Castel Trosino.

Ascoli Piceno - Walls, towers and gates

Porta Gemina o Romana

The Gate of Gemina or Romana dates back to the first century BC. The building has special architectural and decorative elements of Roman art of the same time. The Roman Gate is one of the oldest and most important city gates. It was used as the only way to enter the city.

Ascoli Piceno - Castles, palaces and mansions

Torre e Palazzo dei Capitani del Popolo

Torre and Palazzo dei Capitani del Popolo dates back to the 13th century. It was built between the 13th and 14th and is located in the center of the city in Piazza del Popolo. The tower is known for an ancient style belonging to the Middle Ages. The building has architectural elements, decorative details of local art. After a few deep restorations, it was completed in 1520. The rear facade of the Palace was rebuilt in the same year by the architect and painter Nicola Filotesio.

Ascoli Piceno - Walls, towers and gates

Mura Preromane

You can admire the remains of the pre-Roman walls in the city of Ascoli Piceno among the modern buildings. These are walls built from huge blocks of tuff. The origins of the walls date back to the middle of the fourth BC.

Ascoli Piceno - Walls, towers and gates

Porta Tufilla

The Tufilla Gate is one of the ancient gates of the city of Ascoli Piceno, dates back to the 16th century. It was built between 1552 and 1555 by the architect Camillo Merli.

Ascoli Piceno - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Ercolani

The Tower of Herculani dates back to the 13th century. It was built between the 12th and 13th century. The building has a height of 34.5 m. and rises from a square plan. It belongs to medieval times. The building has special decorative architectural elements from the Roman age. It was used to monitor the territory in case of danger.

Grottammare - Walls, towers and gates

Torre della Battaglia

The Battle Tower was built in the middle of the 16th century to protect itself from the invasions of the pirates of Ulcinj. In 1525 changes were made to the Tower and today it has a circular structure built of brick. Since 2004 there is the museum that displays the sculptures of Pericle Fazzini.

Jesi - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Pianetti

Palazzo Pianetti was built around the 19th century. This is built in Rococo style, but it is not noticeable from the outside, in fact the facade is very simple and linear. The interiors, however, are particularly rich and colourful. Today it is used as a Pinacoteca and is home to the Museum of Contemporary Art.

Jesi - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Colocci

Palazzo Colucci was the residence of the Marquises Colucci, who adapted it to the current form between the 16th and 17th centuries. In addition, in the eighteenth century, it was modified again. Its structure consists of a linear façade and a rusticated portal that allows access to a large staircase. The Palace is in excellent condition today and is accessible to tourists.

Fano - Hermitages

Eremo di Monte Giove

The name of Montegiove suggests that in the pagan era a temple dedicated to the divinity itself was erected there. The Hermitage was built around the 17th century, under the papacy of Clement VIII. The whole monastic complex was finished building in 1627, while the church was rebuilt in the mid-1700s. Inside the church there are statues depicting St. Benedict, S. Pier Damiani, S. Bonifacio and Santa Scolastica.

Fano - Churches and places of worship

Convento di Santa Maria Nuova

The former convent of S. Maria Nuova, is located in the homonymous church. The building dates back to the 14th century, although over the years it underwent a series of restorations that were completed only in the middle of the 20th century. It was built in Renaissance style, combined with the Baroque one. The peculiarity of the church is the Mascioni Opus reed organ, positioned inside.

Gagliole - Churches and places of worship

Santuario Madonna delle Macchie

The Sanctuary of Madonna delle Macchie is also known as Santa Maria delle Grazie. It was built by Benedictine monks around 1171 and was used by the latter as a dorm for about three centuries. Today it is one of the most visited places of pilgrimage. In addition, it is one of the most beautiful examples of religious and at the same time artistic structure: a perfect combination of art and religion all to see.

Sassocorvaro Auditore - Museums

Museo Storico della Linea Gotica

The Historical Museum of the Gothic Line was created in 1992 by Professor Giovanni Tiberi. The Museum reconstructs the history of the battle of the Gothic Line of 1944. In the museum we find more than three thousand finds of discoveries discovered on the ancient battlefield along with various precious documentations of the time.

Recanati - Museums

Museo "Beniamino Gigli"

The museum was inaugurated in 1961 in honor of Beniamino Gigli, the great tenor, originally from Recanati. Inside the Museum there is a large collection of personal items by the artist, such as: costumes, photos and numerous other documents from the descendants of Gigli. The peculiarity of the museum is the disco with the songs of the tenor.

Ascoli Piceno - Libraries and archives

Museo-Biblioteca "F.A.Marcucci"

The Museum was founded in 1994. It takes on this name because it is located in the environments inhabited by its creator: Mgr. Francesco Antonio Marcucci. It contains a large collection of historical documents and liturgical objects.

Ascoli Piceno - Museums

Museo di Storia Naturale A. Orsini

The Antonio Orsini Museum of Natural History is located inside the Palazzo Travaglia in Ascoli. It was founded to present to the public a vast collection of natural sciences and to promote knowledge of naturalistic aspects. Inside there is a large collection of botany, zoology and mineralogy.

Apiro - Museums

Raccolta di Sant'Urbano

The Collection of Sant'Urbano is located within the homonymous Church, a structure of the eleventh century. It presents a collection of works of art of a religious nature, dating from the '500 onwards: paintings, vestments, furnishings and numerous other documents of great historical and cultural importance. They are mainly from gifts from Giacomo Baldini and other characters from the city who owned this type of materials. The exhibition is open to the public.

Arcevia - Museums

Museo Archeologico Statale

The Museum, located in the complex of S. Francesco, was opened in 1996. Inside there is a large collection of historical testimonies from different periods: Paleolithic, Neolithic and dating back to the Bronze Age. The museum also houses a multimedia device, consisting of photos, notes and numerous documents that offer detailed descriptions for the public. It is currently open for all interested parties.

Ripatransone - Museums

Pinacoteca Civica e Gipsoteca "U. Gera"

The Civic Art Gallery and the Gipsoteca “U. Gera” are set up in the interior rooms of the Palazzo Bonomi Gera in Ripatransone. The route consists of the Hall of Frescoes, located on the ground floor, the Gallery of Portraits and the Crivelli Room, dedicated to the highly famous painter Vittore Crivelli, whose canvas is included” Madonna and Child Enthroned”. The Gipsoteca is dedicated to the donor of the Ugo Gera Palace and its most significant works including some statues of remarkable beauty.

Pesaro - Theaters

Teatro Gioachino Rossini

The Teatro Gioacchino Rossini is the most important theater in Pesaro. It was built in 1637 as the Teatro del Sole. The structure took its current name in honor of the composer. It has an auditorium designed with the classic horseshoe shape with four stages orders plus the loggia. During the year the theater hosts: opera productions and concerts by Rossini, Opera Festival, the Theatre Season, the Concert Season and the National Festival of Dramatic Art.

Fiastra - Castles, palaces and mansions

Chiesa di Santa Margherita

The Church of Santa Margherita was built at the end of 1300. The interiors were frescoed by the painter Girolamo di Giovanni. The scenes represent, on the one hand, the crucifixion of Santa Margherita and Saint Christopher and on the other the Saints Augustine and Sebastian.

Acquasanta Terme - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castel di Luco

The story tells of the castle as far back as 1052. We find traces in the documents of Pope Leo IX. The structure of the castle as well as the medieval interior make it rare. The castle is surrounded by the woods of the Parco della Laga, the Gran Sasso National Park, the Tronto River and by many other beauties of nature. Now it belongs to individuals and is an accommodation facility.

Ancona - Museums

Museo Diocesano

The building was built in 1834 and is currently owned by the archdiocese and testifies to the Christian history of the city. Initially, the museum had only modest works such as sarcophagi, tombstones and slabs. Subsequently, the museum welcomed several works of art, due to the closure of the churches or their destruction derived from wars. In addition, the museum also retains a collection of coins and medals from the Roman and Medieval periods.

Acquaviva Picena - Museums

Museo delle Armi Antiche e Fortezza Medievale

The Museum of Ancient Weapons, inaugurated in 2004, is located inside the Medieval Fortress, which extends on a hill. The museum contains about 195 collectible pieces. The visitor can observe the different types of white weapons, used in the period 16th — 17th century. In addition, you can admire the military weapons belonging to the European armies. The property offers a consultation room and a bookshop.

Urbisaglia - Museums

Museo delle Armi e delle Uniformi

The Museum of Weapons and Uniforms is located in the structure of the Church of San Biagio, located outside the ancient walls. After representing the Shrine of the city for many years, it was transformed into a museum with the intent of collecting various war objects and military uniforms in memory of the wars of Modern Italy.

Urbisaglia - Museums

Museo Archeologico Statale

The State Archaeological Museum was opened to the public in 1996 with the function of guarding the materials found, starting from the eighteenth century, in the excavations related to the Roman colony of Urbs Salvia. The exhibition is divided into two floors where the Temple of Salus Augusta and the materials coming from the theater are located, as well as monumental inscriptions of the amphitheater of the early imperial era.

Serra de'Conti - Museums

Museo delle Arti Monastiche

The Museum of Monastic Arts is characterized by its' theatrical 'exhibition path that takes place through a suggestive story of the history of the monastery. Inside there are exhibits materials and objects found in the interiors of the Monastery of Santa Maria Maddalena. We can therefore admire different pottery, bobbin lace and ornamental drawings that are linked to the fascinating history of the ancient monastery.

Smerillo - Museums

Museo dei Fossili e dei Minerali

The Museum of Fossils and Minerals, consisting of four rooms, is divided into two sections that collect finds of minerals, rocks, and a section of fossils dating back to the Primary Age. The Museum is open to school groups who can observe under a microscope, clean and classify the various fossils present.

Smerillo - Museums

Museo Pinacoteca dell'Arte dei Bambini

The Art Gallery Museum of Children's Art was inaugurated in 1999 and exhibits drawings, writings and poems of children on the theme of Peace. The museum site has the function of listening space and attention to children and is also provided with an Experimental Educational Laboratory.

Smerillo - Museums

Pinacoteca d' Arte Contemporanea

The Contemporary Art Gallery is considered a place representative of the cultural path of the sixty-four artists who contributed to the collection of the structure. It is a place for learning and promotion of the artists of Smerillo, such as Umberto Peschi, Bompadre etc.

Castelplanio - Museums

Civica Raccolta d'Arte

The Civic Art Collection is located on the main floor of the Palazzo Fossa Mancini. Here it is possible to admire stuccoes, canvases and frescoes from the eighteenth century. There are also some Roman and medieval epigraphs. Of great importance is a fresco by the painter Andrea da Jesi from the fifteenth century. A municipal wine shop has also been attached to the museum where you can taste the typical wines of the area.

Potenza Picena - Museums

Civica Raccolta d'Arte "B. Biancolini"

The Civic Art Collection “B. Biancolini” is located in the rooms of the Convent of San Francesco. The museum displays collections of very interesting paintings and a collection of wooden sculptures, among which we can distinguish the one in which the Apostles are depicted.

San Costanzo - Museums

Quadreria Comunale

The Quadreria Comunale occupies two rooms of the Palazzo Cassi. The museum displays paintings collected from different churches and chapels of the territory. For example, the famous canvas with the Baptism of Constantine was found in the church of San Silvestro. We can also find non-religious works, such as two portraits of the 18th century.

Pesaro - Museums

Scalone Vanvitelliano

The Vanvitellian staircase represents what has remained from the ancient monastery of the Benedictine. The building was renovated in 1998 and is in good condition, following the various structural changes that occurred over the years. The staircase is built in Baroque style with a rectangular shape, and with its 3 floors, it has a particular scenographic effect of strong verticality. The construction hosts several exhibitions to support the church of Mary Magdalene.

Pieve Torina - Museums

Pinacoteca "Chiesa di San Giovanni"

The Art Gallery is located inside the church of San Giovanni. Since 1985, many works have been kept inside, including several altarpieces belonging to the Churches of Pomarolo and San Teodora. In addition, of great importance is a cycle of frescoes preserved here, dating back to the second half of the '300. The Art Gallery is open to the public.

Pesaro - Cemeteries

Cimitero Ebraico

The Jewish Cemetery is located on the slopes of the San Bartolo hill. It is testimony to the very ancient presence of the Jewish nuclei in the city of Pesaro. More than 150 funeral monuments are still preserved inside the cemetery. In the upper part we find exclusively vertical stelae and cylindrical stones, in the central band we find real burial monuments of classic taste, while on the lower one, which is the most recent, there is they find Romanesque and naturalistic forms. The monuments were made with stones from the local mountains.

Pesaro - Churches and places of worship

Sinagoga

The Synagogue of Pesaro is located in the ancient ghetto of the city. In 1632, two synagogues were established in the ghetto, one of the Italian rite, demolished in the forties, and one of the Sephardic rite. The latter is still integrated into its architectural structure with the decorations of the eighteenth century and a good part of the original furnishings.

Pesaro - Museums

Tempietto Rossiniano

The Rossiniano Temple is located in the eighteenth-century Palazzo Olivieri, owned by the Rossini Foundation. It has a particular ceiling decorated with Pompeian motifs, characteristic of the neoclassical style. Inside it are collected relics, letters and objects belonging to the famous musician.

Montefiore dell'Aso - Museums

Sala "A. De Carolis"

The Adolfo De Carolis Museum houses a collection of 100 woodwood belonging to the De Carolis family. The well-known artist, Adolfo De Carolis was an important painter and engraver of the Italian scene between the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The important collection was donated to the Museum of San Francesco and to the Community of Montefiore dell'Aso on 19 March 2011. The purpose of the foundation of the museum was to remember and enhance the works of the artist.

Massignano - Museums

Museo Parrocchiale San Giacomo

The Parish Museum was built in 1996. It is located in a room in the rooms of the church of San Giacomo Maggiore di Massignano. Inside it exhibits goldsmith works and also canvases dating back to the 17th-18th century.

Matelica - Museums

Pinacoteca Comunale

The Municipal Art Gallery is located on the second floor of the historic Palazzo Ottoni. The museum contains works by various Italian and foreign artists. There are about 52 works by the great neoclassical painter Raffaele Fidanza and some paintings that belong to the period between the 18th and 19th centuries representing the famous people of the city.

Matelica - Museums

Museo "Piersanti"

The Piersanti Museum was built in 1918 and included works that belonged to different churches. At the time when Sennen Bigiaretti was director, a large number of works were donated. Very special are the paintings belonging to the period of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries donated by the Marchesa Pulcheria De Santis.

Mogliano Marche - Museums

Museo Parrocchiale

The Parish Museum was inaugurated and built in 1979. It is located in the Church of Santa Maria di Piazza and contains different religious works within it. The museum is divided into rooms, including the Carteglory Hall, the Hall of Angels, the Rosary Hall and the Baptist Hall. There are numerous objects on display in the museum including sacred furnishings, paintings, and religious statues.

Morrovalle - Museums

Museo Internazionale del Presepio

The International Crib Museum is located in the basement of the former Augustinian Fathers Convent. The exhibition includes a collection of about five hundred cribs of different shapes and sizes. Of particular interest is a French copper crib from the 19th century and an equally particular one engraved on a coral cameo of Torre del Greco.

Macerata - Museums

Museo Tipologico del Presepe

The Typological Museum of the Nativity Scene was established in 1964 by the knight Domenico Cassese. Inside, you can find Italian and foreign cribs. To name the collection of 4,000 pieces as figurines, animals and accessories of the Neapolitan 18th-century magicians.

Frontino - Museums

Museo "F. Assetto"

The “F. Assetto” Museum is located in the historic center. It is dedicated to Franco Assetto, one of the most important artists in Turin, who donated most of his works to the City Council. The works exhibited inside are of particular beauty and concern the various phases that the painter has gone through, also changing currents. The institute was completely renovated in the 1980s.

Fermo - Theaters

Teatro dell'Aquila

Famous for the perfect acoustics, it is the work of the architect Cosimo Morelli; it has a remarkable interior, on the ceiling there is a tempera painting of Louis Cochetti, and at the center a big shining gilded iron chandelier with wooden leaves

Ancona - Museums

Museo diffuso urbano

It's a modern form of museum,that involves visitors on a journey through time. The first path is called "Chayim",and takes you to places important to the Jewish community of Ancona.

Pesaro - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa di SS Apollinare e Cristoforo

Probably built from scratch in the thirteenth century in the Romanesque style, visible in the facade. Inside the wooden crucifix carved by Antonio di Bonvesin.

Cartoceto - Castles, palaces and mansions

Villa del Balì

An ancient villa of the 16th century completely renovated, already dedicated to astronomical study is now the Museum of Science, Planetarium, Astronomical Observatory and Country House

Monsampolo del Tronto - Museums

Percorsi Ipogei del Castello - Museo della Cripta

HYPOGEOUS TRAILS OF THE CASTLE 120 meters underground under Terravecchia within the walls of the castle. In the crypt of the CHURCH MARIA SS.Assunta 16th century, the CRYPT MUSEUM is being set up, to accommodate the bodies and clothes of the MUMMIES found

Ascoli Piceno - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzetto Longobardo

The Palazzetto called the Longobard was the home of a feudal lord who descended into the city in the XIth century to enter the urban life of the nascent Ascoli Municipality. The house and tower are from the same century. In 1242, between 150 and 200 towers were remembered.

Fano - Walls, towers and gates

Mura di Fano

This wall was built by Roman Emperor Augustus around about the year 9 AD, and they are in good conditions despite time.Worth seeing

Fano - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa di Santa Maria Nuova

Formerly called the Church of San Salvatore, now Church of Santa Maria Nuova, its origin dates back to 1518, when it was granted to the Minor Friars. It is worth visiting.

Fano - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa di Sant’Agostino

Magnificent religious edifice, rebuilt in 1563, was almost destroyed during the Second War; as the restoration goes on, it is resuming the ancient splendor of the past.

Fermo - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa di San Domenico

The beautiful Church of San Domenico ,in Fermo, is a beautiful religious building built in the fifteenth century. Worth visiting!

Ancona - Churches and places of worship

Duomo San Ciriaco

On top of the Guasco hill the medieval cathedral dominates the city.The pink and white marble facade, the great portal,the dome and the inner painted wood ceiling, the crypt with the urn of St.Ciriaco.

Ancona - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa di San Domenico

This church of '800 is located in Plebiscite Square. Its highlights are the Annunciation by Guercino and the Crucifixion of Titian.

Ancona - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa San Francesco delle Scale

On top of a beautiful staircase, the original church of '400 was rebuilt in '800, it has a beautiful Gothic portal with statues and reliefs. Inside there are works of great artists of the '600.

Piandimeleto - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello dei Conti Oliva

The Castello dei Conti Oliva di Piandimeleto was built at the behest of Carlo Oliva from whom it also took its name and dates back to the fifteenth century. The building does not stand out for its architectural structure, because it is mainly anonymous. Nowadays it is the symbol of the community and is used for the various events that take place in the area.

Recanati - Natural Areas

Colle dell'infinito

The Hill of Infinity or Monte Tabor is the hill of Recanati where the well-known writer Giacomo Leopardi wrote his wonderful idyll “The Infinity”. From this mountain you can see a splendid view and you can go to the viewpoint on which the inscription “Colle dell'Infinito” stands. For tourists, as well as visiting the mountain, it is also possible to visit the National Center for Leopardian Studies, which has been open to the public since 2003.

Senigallia - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo del Duca

Palazzo del Duca was built at the behest of Guidobaldo Della Rovere and designed by Girolamo Genga in the mid-1500s. In front of the building is the duck fountain built in 1599 by Francesco Maria Secondo to remember the drying up of the swamps that brought devastating diseases. The Palace presents inside, precisely in the Throne Room, a ceiling consisting of a wooden coffered structure painted by Taddeo Zuccari.

Smerillo - Castles, palaces and mansions

Rocca di Smerillo

The Rocca di Smerillo was built in the Middle Ages. It has always served as a home for the noble families of the city. The Fortress was in a raised position relative to the village. This strategic approach often made it the object of a clash between the Dukes of Camerino with those of Fermo. Today, in the state of ruins, it is possible to admire only one side of the fortification since the other was left uncovered as it was overhanging a cliff and was not attackable.

Treia - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Onglavina

The tower was built during the twelfth century, as part of the homonymous castle, from which nothing left. It is a crenellated structure of polygonal plant, which was built for defensive reasons. During the 1950s, the building underwent a series of restorations and for this reason the building is still in excellent condition today.

Treia - Monumental Trees

Quercia secolare

The Secular Oak of Treia is one of the oldest and most beautiful centuries-old plants in the whole Marche region. This tree is counted and d is one of the oldest at European level.

Urbania - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Ducale

The Palace was built at the behest of the Duke of Urbino Federico II da Montefeltro. The project was conceived by the architects Francesco di Giorgio Martini, as far as the general plant is concerned, and Gerolamo Genga as far as the rooms are concerned. The complex also includes a beautiful garden that dates back to the '400. It currently houses the Civic Museum, the Library, the Art Gallery, the Museum of Agriculture and Crafts and the Historical Archive.

Urbania - Cemeteries

La Chiesa dei Morti e il Cimitero delle Mummie

The Cola Chapel or Church of the Dead was built in 1380. Its rooms are adorned in Gothic style. In its halls there is the Mummy Cemetery, very famous for the natural mummification of the bodies of the 16th century.

Macerata - Monuments

Statua Giuseppe Garibaldi

Giuseppe Garibaldi arrived in Macerata on 10 December 1848. The creation of the hero Garibaldi from history to myth, is curated by the State Archives of Macerata.

Macerata - Museums

Pinacoteca Palazzo Ricci

The art gallery was set up in the eighteenth-century Palazzo Ricci, and is one of the most important in the area. Currently, it houses about 300 contemporary works of art dating back to the '900, by artists such as Guttuso, Morandi and Campigli. The property is furnished with period furniture. Admission is free.

Matelica - Monuments

I Murales Braccano

To see all these beautiful designs we have to visit the whole city, because they are everywhere. The murals were made by the boys of the Accademia di Brera, and are often restored in order that they are always in good condition.

Montelparo - Walls, towers and gates

Porta Sole

The Sun Gate dates back to the 13th century. Between 2000 and 2001, restoration works were carried out, thanks to which, today, the structure enjoys an excellent state of conservation.

Monterubbiano - Walls, towers and gates

Torre del Palazzo Comunale

The Tower of the Palazzo Comunale dates back to the fourteenth century. The building was built in the Romanesque-Gothic style. The Tower, also known as Torre dell'Orologio, is 29.5 meters high and has a cylindrical shape. Together with the Palazzo la Torre is the seat of the Municipality.

Pesaro - Castles, palaces and mansions

Villa Berloni

The current Villa Berloni is the final result of several interventions started in the late '700 and ended at the beginning of the 1800s, by the Almerici family. It was restored by the famous architect Luigi Vanvitelli. Later, a phase of degradation began, and in World War II it was used as a shelter for displaced persons. In 1980 it was purchased by the Berloni family from which it also took the name it bears today. It was totally furnished and restored, bringing it back to its splendor. You can admire the pictorial works and various antiques from 1600-1700.

Pesaro - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Montani Antaldi

Work on the construction of the palace began in the middle of the '500 on commission of the Montani family. You work these that have been extended for at least 200 years. Over the centuries, many families have lived there until he moved to the Cassa di Risparmio which commissioned a general restoration that lasted 5 years. Very well preserved are the frescoes of the Lazzarini school that are located in the main floor.

Pesaro - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Mazzolari Mosca

The imposing palace, commissioned by Antonio Maria Mazza, is the final product of several works carried out between the 18th and 20th centuries. Its construction began in the second half of the 18th century above a pre-existing structure. The building has three floors with a perfectly linear façade with the canons of classicism. On the pictorial decorations of the first one can definitely notice the school of Lazzarini while the decorations on the second floor date back to the '800 and are works by lesser-known masters.

Pesaro - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Toschi Mosca

The construction of the building dates back to the last years of the '500, but its architectural development had it in the years of the '600 and '700. The building occupies an entire block with three central courts, it is an immense rusticated portal covering almost half a façade. Recently, the building underwent a complete renovation to be in European standards. The size of its rooms with 14 rooms and a lounge made it perfect for hosting the Civic Museum.

Grottammare - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Priorale

The Priorale Palace is a splendid palace that can be admired in the famous Piazza Peretti in Grottammare which enjoys a fabulous view of the sea.

Grottammare - Theaters

Teatro dell'Arancio

The Teatro dell'Arancio takes its name from the plan that was located in the center of the square in front and was guarded by a person in charge of the municipality, chosen every year among the families of the country. It was realized in the last decade of the eighteenth century by the Ticino architect Pietro Maggi and documents the economic well-being of the dominant classes of the Grottammare of that time. The facade is exposed brick and is spread over three orders of different heights.

Grottammare - Monuments

Altana dell'Orologio

In Piazza Peretti, on the left corner of the theater of the Aranci, stands the elegant Altana dell'Orologio, which dominates a niche with the Madonna and Child of the late eighteenth century.

Monterubbiano - Walls, towers and gates

Mura Castellane

In the southern part of Moterubbiano it is possible to admire Porta S.Basso, known by the villagers as “Porta Vecchia”. Two other accesses to the city are represented by Porta del Pero in the north and Porta Sant'Andrea in the west, which, together with some sections of the walls, constitute the remains of the ancient circle of walls that protected the country. It was Francesco Sforza who made such fortifications between 1433 and 1446. The city wall was equipped with three fortresses that no longer exist.

Santa Vittoria in Matenano - Churches and places of worship

Monastero delle Benedettine

Osimo - Churches and places of worship

Duomo di San Leopardo

Osimo - Walls, towers and gates

Porta Musone

Massignano - Museums

Museo fischietti, pipe e terracotta popolare

Loreto - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Apostolico

The apostolic palace of Loreto is part of the complexes of the basilica-sanctuary and houses the Pinacoteca Museum of the Holy House. The impressive building was designed by the great architect Donato Bramante. The project involved the realization of a large work with three wings and double order of arches that had to enclose the entire square in front of the sanctuary of the Holy House.

Colli al Metauro - Historic Centres

Centro storico

Mediterranean cuisine.

Grottammare - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa di Santa Lucia

The church of Santa Lucia di Grottammare was wanted by Pope Sixtus V in the place where the modest home of the Peretti family was located, where what would become pope was born, and was dedicated to the patroness corresponding to his day of birth.

Grottammare - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa di San Martino

The church of San Martino is among the oldest abbeys in the province of Ascoli Piceno. It was founded by the Benedictine monks of the Abbey of Farfa probably between the 8th and 9th centuries.

Ponzano di Fermo - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa di San Marco

Falerone - Archaeological Sites

Teatro Romano

Numana - Historic Centres

La Costarella

Ancona - Lighthouses and observation points

Faro vecchio

Ripatransone - Streets and Squares

Vicolo più stretto d'Italia

Width 43 cm. What makes it unique is the presence of a window that looks out on it, and whoever has the good fortune of being able to look out can touch the wall in front of the house. An ancient legend says that an immediate cross ports luck.

Fabriano - WWF Oasis

Bosco di Frasassi

The Forest of Frasassi or Gola della Rossa Natural Park is one of the most beautiful protected areas in the Marche region. The Forest covers about 9170 hectares and involves different municipalities on the Apennine side of the Province of Ancona. The Hedgehog is the symbol of the Natural Park, which is also known for the presence of two royal eagles.

Urbisaglia - Archaeological Sites

Urbs Salvia

Urbs Salvia is the largest archaeological park in the Marche region. The city was born in the 2nd century AD, while the most substantial part of the monuments was built in the Flavia age. After the destruction of the city in 408-409 AD by Alarico, the inhabitants took refuge on the Hill of San Biagio, giving rise to the first nucleus of Urbisaglia located in the Castro of Orbesallia.

Osimo - Archaeological Sites

Grotte Templari Osimane (ingresso)

An underground city with tunnels excavated by hand, with effort, in the sandstone. Charm and mystery in these caves where the reason for this construction is still unknown.

Ancona - Archaeological Sites

Anfiteatro Romano (I sec)

The Roman Amphitheater of Ancona was erected between the end of the first century BC and the beginning of the second century AD. The amphitheater could accommodate from 7,000 to 10000 spectators. Later it was no longer used as a performance building, but rather assumed the role of a fortress. Currently the appearance of the Amphitheater is that of an ongoing construction site due to the historical and urban layering of the area, with the overlapping of buildings such as the Church of San Gregorio and the Convent of San Bartolomeo.

Corinaldo - Archaeological Sites

Zona archeologica S.Maria in Portuno

The archaeological site Santa Maria in Portuno was discovered in 2001 by the Department of Archaeology of the University of Bologna. The existence of a pre-existing place of worship from the Middle Ages has been confirmed. Whole environments such as a crypt and a small furnace have been found.

Cupra Marittima - Archaeological Sites

Parco Archeologico

The Archaeological Park of Cupra Marittima was founded in 1999, with the aim of protecting and enhancing the area of the ancient Roman city. The finds found are on display on the first floor of Palazzo Cipolletti. The exhibition was completed and opened to the public in December 2001.

Civitanova Marche - Beaches

Spiaggia Santina di Lattanzi

Ancona - Beaches

Spiaggia Sentiero per la Grotta Azzurra

Perticara - Adventure Parks

Skypark - Parco Avventura

Ancona - Beaches

Spiaggia del Passetto Ascensore a mare

Recanati - Archaeological Sites

Sito archeologico di potentia

It is an ancient Roman colony, founded in 184 BC and destroyed by an earthquake in 56 BC.

Recanati - Walls, towers and gates

Torre di Sant'Anna

In recent centuries, the tower had the function of defence and sighting against the raids of pirates and raiders coming from the Adriatic. After falling into a state of neglect throughout the Napoleonic period, with the unification of Italy it returned the property of the Municipality, which proceeded to restore it.

Recanati - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa di Sant'Anna

His neo-Gothic forms, created on a project by the architect Eusebio Petetti, host a painting by Cavalier Perugino, a painter also known under the name of Gian Domenico Cerrini. The painting, which dates back to the 17th century, is titled “Virgin with Child among Saints Joachim and Anna”.

Porto Potenza Picena - Castles, palaces and mansions

Villa Buonaccorsi

Magnificent example of an Italian garden is native to the 16th century. The villa has undergone different extensions, modifications and renovations. In the garden you can admire flower beds, hedges and rare plants, as well as statues representing mythological and grotesque figures, fountains, water games, caves and niches.

Civitanova Marche - Beaches

Lungomare Piermanni

Civitanova Marche - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Sforza-Cesarini

Today the seat of the Municipality of Civitanova in late Neoclassical style, it is made with terracotta bricks and enriched with plastic Renaissance motifs including cornucopias, masks and terracotta capitals.

Civitanova Marche - Castles, palaces and mansions

Villa Conti

Villa Conti is an Art Nouveau villa built in 1910 and completely destroyed during World War II and later rebuilt. Located between the Upper Town and the port, immersed in a park with Italian garden.

Civitanova Marche - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa di Sant' Agostino

Initially named after St. Anthony, the original installation of the church dates back to the 13th century. In the 18th century the church was named after St. Augustine. The renovation made the building considerably raised, a dome was built in the center of the transept, new chapels with altars were opened.

Civitanova Marche - Theaters

Teatro Annibal Caro

Designed by engineer Guglielmo Prosperi of Macerata, it opened in 1872 with the execution of the works The Masked Ball by Verdi and Norma by Bellini. In the center there is an elegant rose window, while around the vault there is an ornamental motif with ornamental scrolls, friezes, putti and allegorical figures. Capacity for 400 seats.

Loreto - Churches and places of worship

Basilica della Santa Casa

The Basilica of the Holy House is the main place of Catholic worship in Loreto. Inside the basilica, Catholics are devoted to the remains of the Holy House of Nazareth, where Jesus lived. Devotion for Mary the Mother of Jesus is linked to this famous sanctuary. It is among the most important and visited Marian shrines in the Catholic world; numerous characters such as saints and popes have visited you.

Portonovo Ancona - Walls, towers and gates

Torre di Guardia

historic building erected in 1716 at the behest of Pope Clement XI. The tower was used as an observatory for the sighting of pirates, who haunted the Adriatic at that time and threatened its populations. The building was built on what is a real natural 'elbow' that stretches out over the Adriatic Sea, and was, due to its wide view, a perfect spot of sight.

Portonovo Ancona - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa Romanica di Santa Maria

The small church, whose construction was started by Benedictine monks in 1034, has exceptional architectural features. The Greek cross plant blends in a very original way with one of the Basilicale type. The Byzantine elliptical dome, concealed in the Tiburio, and the original floors, which survived incredibly the looting and wear of time, are an example of mixing very fascinating styles and unusual.

Ancona - Caves

Grotte romane

They are an extraordinary example of stone quarries used by the Romans since the first century BC, in particular excavated by slaves. It is thought that from the bowels of the caves came out the blocks of stone with which the Poggio, Massignano was built and some monuments and churches of Ancona (perhaps even San Ciriaco).

Ripatransone - Adventure Parks

Quercus Park

Falconara Marittima - Zoological Gardens and Aquariums

Parco Zoo Falconara

Perticara - Museums

Museo Storico Minerario di Perticara

Urbino - Museums

Galleria Nazionale delle Marche

The National Gallery of the Marche has been located in the Ducal Palace of Urbino since 1912. The last installation took place in 1982, it was created with the aim of creating a harmony between the works on display and the rooms that contain them. The collections derive largely from churches and convents in the Marche region. The most famous section is linked to the Urbino Renaissance, with two works by Piero della Francesca.

Urbino - Castles, palaces and mansions

Fortezza Albornoz

The Albornoz Fortress was built in the second half of the fourteenth century, at the behest of Cardinal Egidio Alvares, on the Piano del Monte. Its favorable position allows it to dominate the whole city. Over the years it was rebuilt and partially modified, due to various damages during the war. Today it is a wonderful fortress, in excellent condition that tourists can admire.

Osimo - Museums

Museo "San Giuseppe da Copertino"

The San Giuseppe da Copertino Museum is located inside the homonymous Sanctuary. It was built between 1240 and 1308. The museum consists of three rooms, in which are the objects that San Giuseppe da Copertino used in recent years. In the wardrobes there are some religious clothes of the saint dating back to the 17th century.

Fabriano - Museums

Museo della Farmacia Mazzolini Giuseppucci

Fabriano - Museums

Grande Museo

The Gran Museo di Fabriano, unique in its kind in Europe, is a varied exhibition of themes, rich in imagination and imagination, which allows you to combine the past with the present. It is spread over an immense area, more than 1500 square meters. The museum is divided by sections depicting from crimes to UFOs, from torture instruments to science fiction.

Fabriano - Museums

Deposito Attrezzato Opere d'Arte

Fabriano - Museums

Museo della Civiltà Contadina

The Museum of Peasant Civilization was founded in 1982 on the farm “La Ginestra” on the Fabrian hill. The museum is set up in the old farmhouse and in the adjacent barn where about two thousand tools are welcomed among Marche wagons, plows and carriages of considerable historical and cultural value.

Pesaro - Museums

Musei Civici di Palazzo Mosca

Fabriano - Museums

Pinacoteca Civica "B. Molajoli"

Since 1862, the “B. Molajoli” Civic Art Gallery houses frescoes from the second half of the twelfth and the first half of the fourteenth century. It presents to the public a collection of paintings by the Fabrian school of the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries as well as paintings by the Umbrian school of the 12th and 16th centuries. In addition, it preserves the Gothic altar and wooden sculptures of the fourteenth century coming from the Oratory of the Holy Sepulchre in Saint Augustine.

Urbino - Museums

Casa Natale di Raffaello

Urbino - Museums

Museum Graphia

The Graphia Museum is known differently as “The International Museum of Press.” Visiting the Museum you can observe different printing machines together with their accessories, starting from the oldest and simplest, up to the most modern ones. In addition, there are paper documentation, the original engravings of the various techniques of lithography, calcography and typographic sheets.

Urbino - Churches and places of worship

Oratorio di San Giuseppe

The Oratory of San Giuseppe was built in 1515 by the Compagnia di S. Giuseppe in Urbino. The actual church has the form of a large classroom, rectangular with a single altar and sail cover. In the center is a statue in white marble depicting the Saint, the work of Giuseppe Lironi. The pictorial decoration of the church is by Carlo Roncalli.

Urbino - Museums

Museo del Gabinetto di Fisica dell'Università

Urbino - Museums

Museo Diocesano "Albani"

The Diocesan Museum “Albani” established in 1964, was named after Pope Clement XI Albani. The collection set up in the Episcopal Palace was enlarged and enriched day after day with ancient finds. It is open to all those interested in ancient and sacred art, according to the set times.

Urbino - Museums

Museo dei Gessi

The Gessi Museum is located in the rooms of the Institute of Archaeology and exhibits a collection of casts of ancient sculptures provided by the State Institute of Art. The collection represents an important testimony of classical culture, especially the works concerning sculpture from the 5th century BC of the Imperial Age.

Urbino - Museums

Museo Lapidario

Urbino - Parks and nature reserves

Orto Botanico dell'Università di Urbino