We already told you about the Passetto of Ancona, the simple but picturesque beach of the Anconetani with its colorful fishermen’s houses. These huts are actually caves carved into the rock by generations of fishermen since the 1800s; they served as boathouses, fishermen’s huts, kitchens, storage and workshops.Today only a Read more…
Another year has gone and, do you know that our blog is turning 3 years this month, already?? I can’t believe we started 3 years and almost 180 posts (each) ago! I know you may not feel that our blog is so full of posts, and that’s why Isabelle, Elke Read more…
In almost every market in Le Marche there is a stall selling stockfish and baccalà. I am not very fond of the stockfish (and I even spent 2 years and a half in Norway!) but it is a real regional specialty here. Even though…all the fish comes from the Scandinavian Read more…
Being the main city in our region, and also a busy port of call for many cruises, Ancona has lot to offer and now, a place to gather all the info as well! Indeed before some days ago, the only tourist office in Ancona was located in front of the Read more…
Many Catholic countries celebrate the Assumption of Mary on August 15th, including Italy. This date is also a traditional day off in Italy, called “Ferragosto”. Don’t be surprised if everything seems to be shut down for this day, indeed even some shops and restaurants may be closed (although it is Read more…
Italy and our Le Marche are slowly getting back to tracks. What a better way to promote our territory with free access to some National museums? Here is a throwback to some of the museums that we dedicated a post to already, you can click on the links to read Read more…