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.
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Hotel Excelsior Pesaro
Hotel Excelsior - Pesaro Hotels | At Pesaros Hotel Excelsior, stylish accommodation, excellent wellness facilities and unforgettable gourmet cuisine...
Lungomare Nazario Sauro - Pesaro (Pesaro e Urbino)
Castello di Monterado Monterado
Castello di Monterado - Monterado Hotels | At the Castello di Monterado the history, art and timeless charm of one of Italys most beautiful period residences...
Località Monterado - Monterado (Ancona)
Villa Cattani Stuart Pesaro
Villa Cattani Stuart - Pesaro Hotels | Villa Cattani Stuart is an elegant hotel, fascinating period residence, and prestigious conference center, in the...
Via Trebbiantico, 67 - Pesaro (Pesaro e Urbino)
Villa Giulia Fano
Villa Giulia - Fano Hotels | Historical residence with a Chapel and many farmhouses, with a magnificent view of the Adriatic Sea.
Via di Villa Giulia, 40 - località S. Biagio - Fano (Pesaro e Urbino)
Locanda di Villa Torraccia Pesaro
Locanda di Villa Torraccia - Pesaro Hotels | Built around the 13th century to serve as a watch tower, Villa Torraccia has been recently restored in a manner...
Strada Torraccia, 3 - Pesaro (Pesaro)
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Rossini Opera Festival
Pesaro
The theatre and music of Giacomo Rossini celebrated in the form of international festival.
www.rossinioperafestival.it
