Marche: Insider guides (Ultimi inserimenti)

Poltrona Frau is a historic brand in the production of furniture. Famous for its sofas and armchairs, Poltrona Frau is popular also for beds, tables and chairs and lighting.

A restaurant in the old cloisters of a Capuchin convent

In the 60s cook the fresh fish that fished grandfather Dario was the most immediate and natural, but over the years focus on the freshness of the fish product and the raw materials used, has become their strength.

Earth, Water, Fire and Soul. These are the elements of the master potters of Appignano handing down this tradition for more than 500 years. Approach the world of ceramics by visiting the workshops of master potters and their works.

A familiar atmosphere for this refined fish restaurant on the seashore in Senigallia, just 14 km away from the Castle, and winner over the years of two Michelin stars, 3 Forks Gambero Rosso, 3 Hats Espresso Guide and other major awards.

The velvet Adriatic beach, famous for tourist facilities and cultural events. 15 minutes by car from the Castle. Visit the Palazzetto Baviera, the recently restored Rocca Roveresca, the Duca palace, the Croce church, the Ercolani porticoes.

Originally from century XIII is remembered for evidence of the presence of San Francesco date, by tradition, an ancient oak door inserted in the front of the church, and from which the saint made his entrance.

The flora and fauna of the Sibillini embody the "wild spirit" that makes every experience of these mountains unforgettable. From Pilato Lake to Lame Rosse to go even at the top of the Vettore mountain.

What better way to pass a morning or afternoon than to spend it learning to cook traditional Italian dishes. Using local, fresh Marchigiani ingredients, you will learn the basics of making and shaping pasta, rolling out your own gnocchi a

If you tasted our cuisine, join Villa Chicci's hands-on regional cooking course!

Numerous altarpieces in the Marche region of Della Robbia glazed terracotta, one of Fra Mattia's production is the Coronation of Virgin dated back to 1527-1530, located in the collegiate church of S. Maria Assunta in Montecassiano.

One hour by car from the Castle. Artistic and University centre, birthplace of Bramante and Raphael. Visit the Montefeltro family's Palazzo Ducale, the Marche National Gallery, Raphael's house, the "Raphael College" where G. Pascoli studied

This Osteria 7 km away from the Castle, has long been renowned for its fish specialties in le Marche style, located in one of the most scenic areas of the province, and a few km from Senigallia. Fresh fish always.

An amazing first hand experience of joining the truffle hunter and his dog as they weave their way through the woods in search of truffles. Followed by a hands-on cooking class using your newly found truffles as the main ingredient.

An amazing three day expedition on the mountains of Piceno: climbing, trekking and much more activities to share together!

Important Adriatic port. Visit San Ciriaco, the Anziani Palace, National Museum of the Marche, the Passetto, the "Fountain of 13 Spouts", Trajan's Arch, the Vanvitelli jetty. About 45 minutes driving from the Castle

Learn to establish a contact with the soil and yourself in the green area that surrounds Villa Cicchi: it's yoga time with us!

Instead of visiting just one vineyard join us for an original wine tasting experience where we have hand selected six wines from around the region and each has been paired with a small taster dish to complement the wine.

Traditional food, homemade pasta, olive oil of their own production, situated in the green hills of the Marche countryside.

Turn your vacation into a photographic safari in Marche, hunting out the perfect shot thanks the technics learnt during the course held at Villa Cicchi!

Typical specialties of Marche, in a rustic chic restaurant

A place dedicated to peace, meditation, contemplation and meditative art and where you can pacify the mind and body and balance the energies in an atmosphere of wabi -natural- and sabi -transient beauty.

Trekking in the Sibillini Park one day, sailing along the coast to see the Due Sorelle beach and the caves of Frasassi the next...

From the hills leading down to the sea of Senigallia, the warm, evocative and at the same time familiar SpaMarine is waiting to welcome you into its Zen space with its classic, pleasant and comfortable taste.

If you like music, you'll love Macerata's summer opera festival, staged in the Sferisterio arena!

The donkey is a perfect partner to know our territory and to tell us of forgotten trades, the donkey invites us curious to play with simplicity, the donkey, in short, teaches us through the proverbial slowness.

The restaurant is a converted country house, very characteristic is the destination for all gourmets who want to indulge in the local food, in summer you can eat outdoors, enjoying the cool of the wonderful pergola.

Traditional maritime cuisine in the port of Civitanova

Explore the medieval villages in Marche, from Montelupone to Morrovalle, passing by the Abbey of Fiastra, the Basilica of Santa Maria a Piè in Chienti and the Sanctuary of Loreto

Small walled ancient village. Visit the picture gallery, the S. Maria Goretti's birthplace, the Palazzo dei Priori, the "Fonte Grande", old restored wash. 5 minutes driving from the Castle.