Culture
The pilgrimage church of Madonna della Rosa in Ostra
Silver hearts, wooden crutches of all sizes, images of people about to die in an accident: this is the world of ex-votos, also known as votive offerings. This is how Read more…
Hikes & Walks
Hiking to Pietrarubbia and the Devil’s finger of Pietrafagnana
After some exploring down south, it’s time to head back north again! Isabelle and Erik and their hiking boots went for the hike to the castle of Pietrarubbia and the Read more…
Traditions
Offida – Much more than lace making and carnival
Lace making has a very long history throughout Europe, from Belgium to France, from England to Italy. Le Marche could not be any less and if you are looking for Read more…
Culture
The Birth house Montessori in Chiaravalle
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. Read more…
Hikes & Walks
The power of water in Sasso Spaccato
Nature never ceases to amaze us. And I am not thinking about majestic natural phenomenon very far from us, but simply to a split rock, or Sasso Spaccato, that is Read more…
Famous Characters
Baci Perugina…made in Le Marche
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 Read more…