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
The name of our neighboring municipality Maiolati Spontini intrigued me from the moment we came to live in Poggio Cupro. Spontini turned out to be the name of a very important composer at Napoleon’s court.He was born in Maiolati in 1774 and died there in 1851, a few months after Read more
How many churches do you come across in Le Marche? Even the smallest hamlet has a chapel or church; We already knew that the Camaldolenser monks were active here.But of course the region once belonged to the Papal States. Italy is a relatively young country: until 1861, the boot-shaped peninsula 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
Does Le Marche now have 100 or 101 theatres? Whatever the correct number may be, we know there are many! (read our previous article about this) Whenever I get the chance, I love visiting one of these museums, both if there is a play showing or a guided tour planned. Read more