City: Marche
What to do and see in Marche, Italy: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
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. Piazza del Popolo
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5.0 based on 2,138 reviews
Reviewed By DAVIDMILNE - Island Pond, United States
whenever i to go to ascoli, i stop in the popolo for a caffe. you have to. its the center of the universe. beautiful place to sit and think and watch
2. Chiesa di Santa Maria della Rocca
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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.
3. Tenuta Cocci Grifoni
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5.0 based on 172 reviews
Tenuta Cocci Grifoni invites you to enjoy the wine region of the Marche by tasting in our wine cellar. Ours is a unique story and you will find friendly staff, a beautiful terrace with a breathtaking view you could only imagine and a relaxed tasting room with many wines to sample. You can learn how the grapes are grown, how to taste and about the quality and expressiveness of our historical wines. The tasting is accompanied by a light selection of local dishes and produce. We will customize your visit to suit your personal needs. Relax and enjoy the experience of the life of a winery.
Reviewed By pietrocatanese
Very nice experience, pleasant ambience and amazing, creative, high quality wine & food. Staff is super nice! Would highly recommend this place!
4. Grotte di Frasassi
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4.5 based on 3,794 reviews
Reviewed By Daleen13 - George, South Africa
I visited these caves 12 years ago and were awestruck but could not share because no photos were allowed to be taken. We visited again in October 2019 and now you may take photos from the second hall onwards without flash. If you are in the area, do not miss it. You can buy tickets online but most tours on the hour are in Italian, Also you need to be at the meeting point half an hour before your tour commences because a shuttle bus takes you from the parking area to the entrance which is about 3 km back. English tours usually forty minutes later i.e. 11:40 but you, need to confirm at the ticket office. You have to go with a guided tour. About 1 km of walkways with some steps.
5. Palazzo Ducale di Urbino
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4.5 based on 2,665 reviews
Reviewed By asonymous - Madrid, Spain
A gem of Renaissance architecture that gives you a sense of the sophistication of Duke Federico and his determination to create a cultural masterpiece in his small duchy. The inner courtyard is sublime and you can visit the stables/kitchens below to get an idea of the way the palace worked. When we went there were two exhibitions in the stables/kitchens and a wonderful exhibition on the influence of Ottoman and ME culture in Italian culture. Do not miss the Galleria Nazionale (paid entrance). All in all allow 3 hours for a relaxed visit but you could do it in less.
6. 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.
7. 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
8. Museo della Carta e della Filigrana
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4.5 based on 1,123 reviews
The visit to the Paper & Watermark Museum, duration of about 1 hour, consists of a guided tour by guides that speak Italian, English, French, Spanish and German. The program includes a live demonstration of hand-made paper, performed by the Museum's Master paper makers, viewing the antique watermarks from the 13th Century to modern day, and a film on the history of paper in Fabriano. The Museum also provides a furnished bookshop where it is possible to purchase paper products, produced in the Museum's mediaeval paper mill, artistic watermarks (white-shaded), albums, diaries, publications and much more. · It is also possible to make reservations for guided tours of the city that gave birth to Gentile da Fabriano, Palazzo del Podestà, Teatro Gentile, Portico dei Vasari, Oratorio della Carità, etc., and the 'Pinacoteca Molajoli' to the suburbs and various sites of tourist interest (abbeys, museums, archaeological excavations, Frasassi Caves, natural parks, etc.).
Reviewed By jphiliph2014 - Pismo Beach, United States
A great history of paper making from China 100 BC to Italy 1300’s and up to modern times. It has working machinery from the 18th century, and demonstration of early hand made methods of making paper from rags. There are many exhibits of ancient papers and documents, hundreds of watercolor paintings. It is well worth the visit. You can purchase stationery and envelopes on hand made watermarked paper in the store. The products are beautiful and reasonably priced.
9. Palazzo Mosca - Musei Civici
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4.5 based on 163 reviews
Reviewed By Maari100 - Helsinki, Finland
Beautiful museum: environment, construction, objects, paintings and music Instruments from different centuries. The composer Rossini, from Pesaro had received its own exhibition in the museum, a very lively one. The yard is interesting with its little surprises.
10. Museo Malacologico
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4.5 based on 411 reviews
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