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Urbino Hotels
The small, exquisitely charming, city of Urbino is situated in the heart of Italy, on the slopes of the Apennines, facing towards the Adriatic Sea. Urbino has a unique artistic and cultural heritage. The many works of art by famous artists which can be found here has led to the town being known as the 'Cradle of the Italian Renaissance'. Illustrious names born in Urbino include: Raffaello Sanzio, Donato Bramante, Girolamo Genga, Federico Barocci, Federico Brandanti, Nicola da Urbino and...
Riviera del Conero Hotels
The Riviera del Conero is made up of several towns, all of captivating beauty: Ancona, Stirolo, Numana, Marcelli, Portorecanati, PortoNovo, Camerino, Senigallia, Castelfidardo, Loreto, Osimo and Recanati. The heart of the Riviera del Cornero lies in the Regional Park of Monte Cornero, a protected area, with a natural landscape of great interest, and the most important Nature Reserve of the Marche region. Monte Conero is sited on the coast which links Trieste with the Gargano. There are...
Macerata Hotels
For centuries now Macerata has been considered the Italian city where the quality of life is superior to that of almost any other town. It is a town of great culture and rich in age old traditions. Among the sites of certain interest to the tourist: the Sferisterio Arena, the Lauro Rossi Theatre, the Loggia dei Mercanti, Palazzo dei Diamanti, the Museum of the Carriage, the Palazzo Ricci Museum, Porta Montana, the Archeological area of Helvia Recina. The religious buildings of particular...
Ascoli Piceno Hotels
Ascoli Piceno is situated at the confluence of the Tronto and Castellano Rivers. The Piceni founded the city here, in this strategic, position high on a rocky plane. Visitors will find many traces of Ascoli Piceno's past, from the times of the Roman Empire to the Medieval and Renaissance periods. Not surprisingly, there are many places to visit: the Cathedral of St. Emidio, the Octagonal Baptistery, Palazzo Comunale, Palazzo Vescovile, Palazzo Malaspina, the Romanesque Church of St....
Pesaro Hotels
Pesaro was founded by the Romans on the ancient road, the Via Flaminia. The fame of the city is associated with the musician Gioacchino Rossigni 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...
Ancona Hotels
In Greek Ancona means 'elbow', a name which reflects its geographical position similar to an elbow between Mount Conerò and the coast, crossing the hills of Cardato, Astagno and Gausco. Ancona can be divided into the historic center on the Guasco hillside, and the modern part of the town in the lower lying valley. It has one of the most important ports of the Adriatic sea and almost six kilometers of beaches. To visit: the Mole Vanvitelliana, the Church of St Domenico, the Church of St....
San Leo Hotels
San Leo derives its name from San Leone Dalmata, the saint who evangelized the town. The town is famous because of its fortress, which dominates the Marecchia Valley. San Leo has been awarded the Orange Flag in recognition of its perfectly preserved buildings, of great historical and artistic value, the excellent tourist information services, run by highly qualified staff, and the care taken in keeping the town spotlessly clean. Among the sites to visit there is the Rocca, whose Medieval...
Fermo Hotels
Just a few kilometers from Ascoli Piceno, Fermo stretches out from the Tabulo Hill towards the valley. Once a Roman settlement, today Fermo is famous for its shoe industry. Its sand and pebble beach extends for roughly two kilometers. Sites to visit include Palazzo Apostolico, Palazzo degli Studi, the Church of St Domenico, the Roman Pools, Palazzo Trevisani, the ruins of the Theatre, Piazza Grifalco, the Cathedral of Assunta, the Civic Art Museum, the Archeological Museum Antiquarium, the...
Camerano Hotels
Neighboring Ancona, Castelfidardo, Osimo and Stirolo, Camerano is bordered by three waterways, the Aspio river and the Botanico and Betelico Streams. The residential area of Camerano is on the hillside and is comprised of three areas: Colle Lauro, Aspio Terme e San Germano. The industrial base of the town is well developed. The town is known primarily for the numerous underground caves: Grotte Manciforte e Costantini, Grotte di Palazzo Trionfi, Grotte di Palazzo Corraducci, Grotte di Palazzo...
Porto Recanati Hotels
Situated at the mouth of the Potenza River, Porto Recanati has, in recent years, witnessed an impressive growth in the tourist industry largely thanks to its extensive and well equipped beach. Not surprisingly, Porto Recanati is one of the best known holiday destinations of the Marche region. The town's age old fishing industry, with its impressive fleet of boats is still of great importance. But Porto Recanati is not just about the sea, in fact the town offers a host of sites of cultural and...
Fano Hotels
Of Roman origins, once called 'Fanum Fortunae', Fano is now a much sought after seaside resort with a beautiful sand and pebble beach which stretches out over many kilometers. In addition to the fishing port, a part of the harbor is also dedicated to leisure boats. There are numerous monuments to visit, many of which date back to the Roman era: Palazzo della Ragione, the Fountain della Fortuna, the Borgia Cybo Arch, the Loggia del Sansovino, the Church of St Domenico, Fano Cathedral, the...
Senigallia Hotels
Senigallia is an ancient Roman City, the name of which derives from "Sena Gallicia". The city has a charming historical center which is encircled by walls dating back to the 1400s. It is famous for its 12 kilometers of sandy beaches and tourist harbor, which provides places for over 300 boats. In addition to the splendid waterfront, the visitor will find a host of things to see, including the Rocca Roveresca, Palazzo del Duca, the Fontana dei Leoni fountain, Palazzetto Baviera,...
Jesi Hotels
Jesi is of ancient origin, dating back to Pre-Roman times. Through the centuries, the city has been conquered by a number of invaders: the Etruscans, Galli Senoni, Romans, Ghibellines (who named the town Città Regia), Visigoths, Longbards, and the Ostrogoths. Traces of Jesi's dramatic history can be found in buildings such as the Church of St. Maria delle Grazie, the Church of St Nicolò, the Church of St. Marco, the Cathedral of Jesi St Settimio, Palazzo Rococò Pianetti Tesei,...
Grottamare Hotels
Grottamare is a well established tourist destination, the medieval heart of which has been preserved, with ancient walls and narrow streets, buzzing with tourist activity which is linked to the seaside. Grottamare has an impressive beach, among the most sought after of the Riviera Picena, which, with its shallow sea bed, is particularly safe. Grottamare is also well known for being the Birth place of Pope Sisto V, many of whose belongings can be found in the Diocesan Museum. Among the sites...
Civitanova Marche Hotels
Sited a few kilometers away from Macerata, Civitanova Marche is an expanding and flourishing business base for shoe manufacturers, fishing enterprises, and the tourist industry. Its sand and pebble beach draws a large number of visitors to the town. In the old part of Civitanova Alta, one can enjoy visiting the Medieval center with its 15th century walls and Modern Art Gallery. Any tourist itinerary should include: The St Marone Sanctuary which is built on the site where St Piceno was...
San Severino Marche Hotels
Situated in the Potenza Valley, at the foot of the Montenero Hill, one finds San Severino Marche, a small town, just 26 kilometers away from Macerata. In addition to the tranquility of the location, travelers will enjoy visiting the many buildings linked to the town's Medieval and Renaissance past: the charming Piazza del Popolo, Palazzo Municipale, Palazzo dei Governatori with its Clock Tower, Palazzo Servanti Collio, the Church of St Maria delle Misericordia, the Cathedral, the Church of St...
Loreto Hotels
Loreto is situated on a hill top, between the Valleys of the rivers Musone and Potenza. The city is known worldwide as a destination for numerous religious pilgrimages. The Sanctuary of the Santa Casa, which offered hospitality to Jesus of Nazareth is sited here and has become the town's main attraction. In addition to visiting the Sanctuary, inside which one finds art works by great names such as Bramante, Baccio and Pontelli, tourists should not miss seeing the splendid Piazza della...
Recanati Hotels
In Medieval times, Recanati was an important city and still preserves numerous monuments from the period. The city is famous as the birthplace of Giacomo Leopardi, the poet, who described it as "natio borgo selvaggio". In tribute to Leopardi, there are the Piazza Leopardi, Palazzo Leopardi, the Leopardian Museum and the National Center for Leopardian Studies, these later have greatly increased the cultural importance of Recanati. Other places to visit: the Tower del Borgo, Palazzo...
Gran Sasso Hotels
The National Nature Reserve of the Gran Sasso covers a territory between the Euro-Siberian region and the Mediterranean, encompassing a great variety of ecosystems and an infinite number of truly unique landscapes. The wolf, the Abruzzo Chamois and the Royal Eagle all live in this area. The only glacier in the whole of Southern Europe is found here. The springs of Tronto, Trisungo, Spelonga, Civitella del Tronto, Castel Manfrino, Acquasanta Terme, the Volpaia Waterfalls, the Gole del...
Monti Sibillini Hotels
The Sibillini Mountains National Nature Reserve lies, in the Kingdom of Sibilia, in the heart of Italy. The towns of Amandola, Arquata del Tronto, Montefortino, Montegallo, Montemonaco, Acquacanina, Bolognola, Cessapalombo, Piastra, Pievebovigliana, San Ginesio, Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Ussita, Visso, Norcia and Preci are all inside the Parco Nazionale Monti Sibillini. Among the events held here are: the Italian University Triathlon Championship, the International Theatre Festival, the...