Who doesn’t know the famous Tuscan town of San Gimignano with its many towers. But the Marche also has its tower city, namely Ascoli Piceno. It is less well-known than its Tuscan counterpart, although in the 13th century it had 200 towers, while San Gimignano had a maximum of 72 Read more…
The picturesque medieval town of Corinaldo is a must in any Le Marche travel guide. Rightly so, since it has long been one of the most beautiful borghi (villages) in Italy; yes, in 2007 it was even voted THE most beautiful Borgo in Italy. Elke’s husband stayed here in 2008 Read more…
I have never visited Civitanova Marche and nor has Isabelle. But, lucky for your, Elke seems to be real passionate about this fishing village. Here is what she did when she went there:I like to visit Civitanova Marche because there is a large open-air shoe market there. This year I Read more…
Macerata is one of the 5 provinces of Le Marche and, can you believe me when I say that I had never visited it before last February? SHAME on me. Do not follow my example and let yourself discover its small alleys and rich cultural treasures in a one-day trip. Read more…
A calm sea or fierce breaking waves? Regardless, the Benedictine monks used to go fearlessly to their church for the daily prayers. Since 1034, the snow-white Romanesque almshouse on the Adriatic Sea has stood out both from the sea and the shore where the white Conero stones contrast fiercely against Read more…
From May 1st to 4th, Ancona always celebrate a big festival in honour of their patron saint, San Ciriaco. Unfortunately, this year it was canceled because of the corona restrictions, but we really hope that we can be there next year when hundreds of stalls open on the Viale della Read more…