On one of our first trips in 2022, Isabelle and I visited the newly reopened birth house of Maria Montessori, one of the key player feminists of the 20th century. We previously spoke about Maria Montessori and her incredible life, in one of our post on International Women Right’s Day Read more
I know, I know. You may complain that Baci Perugina has nothing to do with Le Marche, since it was invented and is still produced in Umbria. But we found out that this worldwide chocolate brand is more connected our region than you imagine… If it wasn’t for the marchigian Read more
When you drive around the centre of Cupramontana, you can’t miss it, this building mainly stands out because of its impressive dimensions. In 1751 the new Santa Catarina monastery, designed by architect Arcangelo Vici, opened its doors. At the beginning of 1800, the nun (Suore Clarisse) left their monastery on Read more
I am not a big supporter of football myself, but Isabelle is, and she draws a very detailed list on why we should all cheer for the Azzurri Team on Sunday, against England. 1. The national trainer, Roberto Mancini, is from Le Marche! Did you know that Roberto Mancini is Read more
Astoundingly enough, we discovered a happy ending love story in Le Marche’s history! Do you remember the past ones we talked about for our yearly S.Valentine’s post? They were all real tragedies… Paolo and Francesca in Gradara, Piero and Sara in Pierosara and Antonio and Laurina in Torre delle Palme. Read more
The aristocratic residence of the marquis of Castiglioni in the heart of Cingoli can be visited by appointment, Isabelle found out. “Let’s go!” we said to each other and visited the palazzo where Pope Pius VIII was born in 1761 for you. The large part of the palazzo is still Read more