Birthplace of Gioacchino Rossigni, known for its flourishing crafts industry using majolica, copper and iron.
Pesaro was founded by the Romans on the ancient road, the Via Flaminia. The fame of the city is associated with the musician Gioacchino Rossini who was born here. It is also renowned for its crafts industry. The Majolica of Pesaro are known world wide, as are the pieces worked in wrought iron and copper.
Lovers of the sea will enjoy the city's beach and harbor. Among the sites worth visiting: the Fountain with Sea Horses and Triton, Palazzo Ducale, the Church of St Ubaldo, Giocchino Rossigni's House, Pesaro Cathedral, the Rocca Costanza, the Gioacchino Rossigni Conservatory, the Ceramics Museum, the Oliveriano Archeological Museum, the Museum of the Sea and Villa Imperiale, one of the most beautiful Renaissance Villas in the vicinity of Pesaro.
A number of interesting events are held in Pesaro, including the International Festival of New Cinema, the Harbor Festival, and the Sagra of the Sea, the Rossigni Opera Festival, Marche Producono and the National Festival of Dramatic Arts.
