If you find yourself wandering through the historic streets of Ancona, there is a new cultural stop that deserves a spot on your itinerary. Tucked away inside the majestic Chiesa del Gesù (Church of the Holy Name of Jesus), designed by the famous architect Vanvitelli, a unique permanent exhibition has Read more
We, Laura, Isabelle, and Elke, want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and hope that all your dreams for 2026 come true. Perhaps one of those dreams is a journey to our stunning Marche region? If so, we can’t wait to welcome you here next year! If you are Read more
La Morra is an ancient finger game, similar to rock-paper-scissors, that has been played for over 3,000 years throughout the Mediterranean. Watch the game in action here: It remains incredibly popular in Italy, particularly in our region of Le Marche. No wonder! Italy’s first written reference to the game dates Read more
On their way back from the Adriatic seaside town of Cesenatico, Elke and Otto made a stop in the small, charming town of Borgo Sant’Angelo in Vado. This quaint little town, home to just under 4,000 residents, is located in the province of Pesaro-Urbino, in the northwestern part of our Read more
If you drive along the A14 from northern Italy towards Le Marche, you can already spot it from afar: the mighty rock of San Leo, towering above the landscape with its striking shape. San Leo: From Le Marche to Emilia-Romagna “Wait a minute!” you might say, “San Leo isn’t even Read more
In the Christian world, everyone knows the Madonna of Lourdes. But few know the Marian sanctuary in Montefortino dedicated to the Madonna dell’Ambro. Yet, until Lourdes began attracting masses of pilgrims in the 19th century, it had been one of the most important Marian pilgrimage sites for centuries. After our Read more