City: Marche
The 10 Best Churches & Cathedrals in Marche, Italy
Marche (Italian pronunciation: [ˈmarke]), or the Marches /ˈmɑːrtʃɪz/, is one of the twenty regions of Italy. The name of the region derives from the plural name of marca, originally referring to the medieval March of Ancona and nearby marches of Camerino and Fermo. Marche is well known for its shoemaking tradition, with the finest and most luxurious Italian footwear being manufactured in this region.
Restaurants in Marche
1. Chiesa di Santa Maria della Rocca
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 469 reviews
Reviewed By Aussies11 - Montelparo, Italy
We revisited Offida to see this church as one of us had seen a documentary on television. This imposing church on the edge of the town survived the many mines placed during WW2, making many faithful believe it was a miracle. The vast interior is beautifully simple with its plain stone walls. The entrance is at the crypt then you go upstairs to the nave with more frescoes and a statue. It is only a 5 minute walk from the town hall and well worth seeing. The young man on the ticket desk was very informative and was kind enough to leave the church open for extra time.
2. Abbazia di Chiaravalle di Fiastra
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 471 reviews
The Abbey of Fiastra was founded by Cistercian monks coming from the Abbey of Chiaravalle of Milan: twelve monks arrived on 12 November 1142 and started the construction of the Abbey. The Abbey flourished in the following three centuries, it became one of the most important monasteries in Middle Italy and its lands and properties extended over the territory of Le Marche as far as Emilia Romagna (Rimini) and Umbria (Foligno, Spoleto). The very good state of preservation of the entire building complex will let you admire an example of the typically Cistercian architecture which is based on simplicity and humility, in full accordance with St. Bernard of Clairvaux’s reformation of monastic life.
Reviewed By Relax822279
We went to a music concert in the abbey and it was exquisite. The nearby walks are also very pleasant but it does get quite busy.
3. Santuario Della Santa Casa
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4.5 based on 2,067 reviews
Reviewed By S6018QGmichaelr - Austin, United States
The famous biblical house of Mary is enshrined within a marble building inside the church. There is also a saints alter and crown and t he Black Madonna.
4. Cattedrale San Ciriaco
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4.5 based on 995 reviews
Reviewed By viaggioSensoriale - Cesena, Italy
Starting from the center of Ancona, after a long uphill walk, you can admire this magnificent Romanesque cathedral. The cathedral is located right at the top of a hill overlooking Ancona from which you can see a wonderful view of the sea. Where Greek temples once dominated, Christianity has replaced them with this beautiful cathedral. Definitely worth the visit, try it at sunrise or sunset for sure and very suggestive
5. Chiesetta Banderuola
6. Chiesa dei Morti
7. Chiesa della Santissima Annunziata
8. Parrocchia di Santa Maria Addolorata
9. Chiesa Santa Maria della Piazza
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 204 reviews
