Marche: Insider guides (Ultimi inserimenti)
From the hills to the sea gourmet routes
At La Greppia of Montemaggiore to Metauro: cuisine of the Marche, rich in taste, baking in a wood oven, pizza, pastry baked on stone piada cold cuts coming from the farm's family.
Tel. +390721892408
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Tod's
Today, Tod's SpA by Diego della Valle is the operating holding of a Group, which ranks among the leading players in the production and marketing of footwear and leather goods, with the Tod's and Hogan, also active in clothing with Fay.
Tel. +39 0734 871671
Shopping
Many interestings ways
Urbino, Fano, Pesaro, Gradara, Conero, Urbania, Fabriano, Corinaldo, Grotte di Frasassi, Loreto, Ancona, ecc...
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Summer Jamboree
As every year during the first week of August, the town of Senigallia is transformed and becomes the stage of the Summer Jamboree, an International Festival focused on the culture and music of the forties and fifties.
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Photography course
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!
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Wine and oil tastings
We organize guided tastings of local food and wines or a fully blown theme dinner.
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A night at the opera
If you like music, you'll love Macerata's summer opera festival, staged in the Sferisterio arena!
Tel. +39 0733 230735
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Uliassi
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.
Tel. +39 071 65463
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Poltrona Frau
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.
Tel. +39 0733 9668073
Shopping
Handmade especially
Olive oil, wine, pianos, accordions, pasta, boating, leather goods, hats, shoes, wood, iron, etc. ...
Tel. +390721891918
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Circolino della Vela
Fish cuisine in the port of Civitanova Marche
Tel. +39 0733 781259
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Truffle Hunting Weekend
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.
Tel. +39 0734 782041
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The magic of Marche's medieval villages
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
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Ristorante Lido
Pizza and fish cuisine in the histroic center.
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SpaMarine
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.
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Cooking Class at a Bio-Dynamic Agriturismo
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
Tel. +39 0734 782041
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Ascoli Piceno Festival
September and October the villa's Salone delle Tempere hosts concerts linked to the Ascoli Piceno Festival, becoming the temple of music!
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Corinaldo
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.
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Climbing and trekking on Piceno Mountains
An amazing three day expedition on the mountains of Piceno: climbing, trekking and much more activities to share together!
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Senigallia
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.
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Didactic farm
Let youngsters discover the life in the farm through a tour of Villa Cicchi's orchards and vegetable gardens. Children will love it!
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Ristorante degli Ulivi
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.
Tel. +39 071 7919670
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Riviera del Conero
One of most beautiful coastal areas of the Marche Region; the Sirolo beach with its characteristic "resounding rocks" and the "two sisters", reef rocks in front of the Conero promontory. About one hour driving from the Castle.
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Macerata Opera Festival
Every year the Sferisterio of Macerata houses several operas of great attraction in July and August in an atmosphere of deep elegance.
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Urbino
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
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Agriturismo Ponterosa
Typical cuisine of Marche, prepared with home grown and locally sourced ingredients
Tel. +39 328 0851908
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Biking by the sea
Follow the cyclepaths along the seafront and the banks of the river Chienti, pedaling past the old fishermen's cottages and up into the higher part of the town. Feeling fit? Cycle all the way along the coast of Marche!
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L'orto dei cappuccini
A restaurant in the old cloisters of a Capuchin convent
Tel. +39 0733 223417
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If you love the sea
Guests of all ages will love Civitanova's Sailing Club, the beaches dotted along the Adriatic coast, and the crystal clear water of Monte Conero.
Tel. +39 0733 813687
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Yoga lessons
Learn to establish a contact with the soil and yourself in the green area that surrounds Villa Cicchi: it's yoga time with us!
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