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Marches
Italian vacations designed with only you in mind.
Cities:
The regional capital is Ancona. Other important cities are Ascoli Piceno, Pesaro, Urbino and Macerata.
Must Sees:
On the seaside Fano, the coastline and the panoramic area of Mount Conero; the Gorge of Furlo, Pesaro, and Urbino with its beautiful view and environs.
Cultural events & Festivals
Ascoli Piceno TORNEO della QUINTANA (Joust of the Quintana) First Sunday in August Historical pageant with people in 15th century costumes
Food specialities of Les Marches
minestra di ceci - soup of chickpeas with pork ribs, tomato, herbs and grated pecorino served over slices of toasted bread
muscioli arrosto - mussels filled with ham, breadcrumbs and parsley roasted in tomato sauce
agnello brodettato - braised lamb with eggs
stocco all'anconetana - dried cod cooked with olive oil, white wine, milk, tomatoes, carrots, garlic, rosemary
Wines & wine regions of Les Marches
Whites: Bianchello del Metauro, Colli Maceratesi, Colli Pesaresi, Esino, Falerio dei Colli Ascolani, Offida, Verdichhio dei Castelli di Jesi, Verdicchio di Matelica
Reds: Colli Pesaresi, Esino, Lacrima di Morro or Lacrima di Morro d'Alba, Offida, Rosso Conero, Rosso Piceno, Vernaccia di Serrapetrona
Custom Trip Planning
Road to Italy works with you to plan your Italian experience at a pace and taste that suits your wish list and your budget. Choose from our suggested private tours or let us customize a program just for you. Contact us and speak to one of our tour designers.
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