It's that time of year once again and in Italy, from hilltop villages to major cities, the magic of Christmas is truly in the air! The Christmas markets in central Italy are some of the best and where you are sure to find that handmade, ...

Montecassiano is one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in Italy" and has also been awarded the orange flag by the Italian Touring Club. This medieval village located in the central Marche region is straight out of a fairy tale! Whether you're just passing through or ...

The Ancona province in the Marche region has its own riviera! In this corner of paradise, a strip of land juts out from Mount Conero forming the renowned Riviera del Conero. The green Mediterranean scrub and the silvery rocks of the promontory, plunge down to the Adriatic Sea, ...

Tell me who you are and I'll tell you which of the Riviera del Conero's beaches are best suited for you.  The Riviera del Conero holds some of the most spectacular beaches in the Marche region. A stunning, natural landscape nestled at the foot of Mount ...

No, you're not looking at a picture of a rock formation somewhere in Arizona or Utah, but in Italy. Just when you think that this country couldn't possibly offer anything more, it surprises us yet again. The Lame Rosse rock formations in central Italy's Marches ...

Recanati is a Medieval walled city in the Marche region, formed in the 12th century from the union of three castles. The result is a longer than usual hilltop town, which makes a striking impression as you approach it by car. Who Was Giacomo Leopardi? Recanati is ...

The Marche countryside is known for its rolling farmland dotted with little hilltop towns which, for a few weeks in July are ablaze with yellow fields of sunflowers.  Many of the little towns in this stunning region have been awarded the title of I Borghi Piu ...

The arrival of spring is highly-anticipated by everyone, but for those who love nature, it is especially momentous. Places like the Hermitage of Cupramontana in the Ancona province of Italy's central Marche region are a prime example of Mother Nature at her finest.  The Hermitage of ...

After descending the green hills of the Metauro River Valley, and heading towards the Adriatic Sea, you'll reach the city of Fano. A large, ancient arch welcomes you to the city's historic center. Fano was originally named Fanum Fortunae after the temple of Fortuna built in ...

All throughout Italy, the month of February is defined by the joy, colors, and traditions of Carnival. The Marche region is no exception. One of the oldest Carnivals in all of Italy is held every year in the village of Fano. Let's find out some ...