Best places to visit in Marche

Marche Essentials

This selection highlights the diverse heritage of the Marche region, spanning from the Renaissance architecture of Urbino's Ducal Palace to the spiritual significance of the Holy House of Loreto. Natural landmarks include the karst cave system of Frasassi, the red rock formations of Lame Rosse, and the coastal cliffs of Monte Conero. The list also features the travertine-paved Piazza del Popolo in Ascoli Piceno and the medieval fortress of Gradara, alongside the 18th-century Palazzo Buonaccorsi and the ancestral home of poet Giacomo Leopardi.

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Shrine of the Holy House

The Basilica della Santa Casa is a Marian shrine in Loreto, in the Marches, Italy.

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Ducal Palace, Urbino

The Ducal Palace is a Renaissance building in the Italian city of Urbino in the Marche.

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Frasassi Caves

The Frasassi Caves are a karst cave system in the municipality of Genga, Italy, in the province of Ancona, Marche.

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Piazza del Popolo, Ascoli Piceno

Piazza del Popolo is a city square in Ascoli Piceno, Italy.

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Monte Conero

Monte Conero or Mount Conero, also known as Monte d'Ancona, is a promontory in Italy, situated directly south of the port of Ancona on the…

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Gradara Castle

The Gradara Castle is a medieval fortress that is located in the town of Gradara, Marche, in Italy.

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Ancona Cathedral

Ancona Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Ancona, central Italy, dedicated to Saint Cyriacus.

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Lame Rosse

Eroded rock formations in the Monti Sibillini National Park characterized by their distinct red color and pinnacle shapes. These geological structures were formed by the stratification of ancient gravel and iron-rich clay, accessible via a hiking trail from Lake Fiastra.

Lago di Fiastra

Lago di Fiastra is a reservoir in the province of Macerata in the Marche region of Italy. It was created in 1955.

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Historic Centre of Urbino

Urbino is a comune in the Italian region of Marche, southwest of Pesaro, a World Heritage Site notable for a remarkable historical legacy…

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Casa Leopardi

The 18th-century ancestral palace and birthplace of poet Giacomo Leopardi in Recanati. It houses an extensive library of over 20,000 volumes collected by his father, along with the family’s private apartments and a museum dedicated to the poet’s life.