Places To Visit In Italy: Le Marche
Le Marche region is one of the most charming places to visit in Italy.The natural propensity of the marchigiani toward understatement and discretion preserved so far the area from mass tourism but on another hand the relaxed atmosphere, the stunning landscapes, the tradition of hospitality, the wonderful food and wine and the cities of art, make of this region one of the best destination for unforgettable Italian holidays. After a long discussion we compiled a list of the top ten sights you must see in your Marche travel. We failed to reach an agreement upon the order of importance, so if you don’t have a chance to see all the tourist attractions, just follow your inclination. This region has a lot to offer and there is something for every taste and interest. Urbino A perfectly preserved Renaissance town, birthplace of the famous painter Rafael, this city is a main attraction in Italy for the art lovers. Conero Coast The dramatic Conero Coast offers great beaches, lovely coastal villages and a beautiful natural park for the nature and beach enthusiast. One of the interesting facts of Italy is that art is dispersed in hundreds of exquisite, small towns. According to André Gide (and not only him) Ascoli is the most beautiful city in Italy. This town deserves a visit especially during the February Carnival and in summer for the Palio della Quintana. The gourmet will appreciate Ascoli especially during the Fritto Misto festival. The wine aficionados can’t miss this monument to the local wine production. Here are collected more than 500 wines of excellence from Le Marche only! The town of Jesi is strategically placed at the center of the area of production of Verdicchio, the most famous local wine. The Enoteca is located in the cellar of Palazzo Balleani and offers a chance to try the best wines of the region accompanied by high quality local foods. Frasassi Caves With its miles long caves, Frasassi is the most extensive cave system in Europe. The huge Ancona cave, discovered accidentally in 1971, is one of the biggest in the world. A guided tours will take you through this magical world of underground lakes and crystal formations. It’s a well kept secret that a good part of the best italian shoe production comes from Le Marche. Enjoy a shopping trip!
The Basilica di Loreto is one of the most important Roman Catholic shrines in the world, one of the places to visit in Italy. Loreto hosts Mary’s house that is said to have been transported here by angels or, according to a modern interpretation, by the Angeli family. The nature lovers will find this natural park on the Sibillini Mountains one of the most interesting and beautiful places to visit in Italy. Legends of fairies and magic surround these lush forests, deep ravines and alpine lakes. What could be more Italian than a night at the opera in a open air theater? Thanks to the perfect acoustic this huge theater offers an interesting program of outstanding concerts and operas.
This palm fringed, elegant promenade stretches along the sandy beaches of San Benedetto, Cupra and Grottammare for miles. These sea resort towns offer relaxed beach leaving and entertainment to families and fun lovers. Discover the stunning Italian Castles of Le Marche, their stories and ghosts. Back to Homepage from Places to Visit in Italy This website is listed in Craig's Directory |
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