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Frasassi Caves

discover Frasassi Caves

A journey into the heart of the earth

The Frasassi Caves, among the most spectacular in Europe, are located in the Marche region, within the Gola della Rossa and Frasassi Natural Park. This extraordinary kst complex offers an underground world made of immense cavities, stalactites and stalagmites with incredible shapes. A unique experience between nature, history and geological wonder, ideal for curious travelers and adventure lovers.

  • Breathtaking natural wonders

  • Paths for all tastes

  • A dive into history and geology

Music and land by Gioacchino Rossini

Welcome to Pesaro and Urbino

Welcome to Pesaro, a city rich in history, culture, and scenic beauty, which comes to life especially during the Rossini Opera Festival. This captivating tour will take you through the picturesque streets and iconic places of Pesaro, immersing you in the unique atmosphere of this Marche region city.

  • Discovering the musical genius

  • Events and unique atmospheres all year round

  • A journey through art, history and landscapes

Conero Riviera

Conero Riviera

The sea you don’t expect

Between white cliffs, crystal clear waters and villages perched on the sea, the Riviera del Conero is a pearl of the Adriatic. A perfect mix of nature, relaxation, sport and culture, where every corner surprises with its authentic beauty. Ideal for those looking for suggestive beaches, panoramic paths and genuine flavors in an all-Italian atmosphere.

  • Charming beaches and crystal clear sea

  • Nature and breathtaking views

  • Authentic villages and local flavors

Discover the village of Scapezzano

Dating back to the last period of the tertiary era

Dating back to the last period of the tertiary era, passing through the advent of the Senoni Gauls, to the Roman colonies and crossing the Middle Ages, Scapezzano rises on a hill lying between the valleys of the Misa river and the Cesano river. This was the most important castle located in the territory of Senigallia and was part of a defensive system created by the populations to preserve and defend their agricultural activities already tried by the continuous battles.
Despite the venerable and remote existence, the name Scapezzano born as “Fundus Scapsianum” appears for the first time in a parchment of the tenth century AD, after the year one thousand, Scapezzano began to rise from the mists of the early Middle Ages. The most extensive properties of this territory belonged to the Monastery of Fonte Avellana, which is said to have hosted the great poet Dante Alighieri during his exile.
Starting from the lordship of the Malatesta first, to the last Lords of Della Rovere after, of which the testimonies are still preserved today, the town of Scapezzano has crossed the centuries and we can still admire its clothes; like an old dress yellowed by time, it preserves the charm of history.
Those who visit Scapezzano today, can stage the triumphal entrance to the castle and the walls, through its (now restored) main staircase, topped by the mighty clock tower, which leads directly to the main church of San Giovanni Battista. We can walk through the interior of the walls, accessing the ancient Towers where we can admire a breathtaking panorama and speaking of breathtaking, we cannot miss the walk on the viewpoint, a long balcony overlooking infinity.
The important clerical presence in the territory gave Scapezzano the existence of many churches, some of these, even if deconsecrated, can still be visited. Scapezzano over the centuries has suffered numerous building degradations due to which many of its treasures have been lost, but it nevertheless retains the charm of a peak close to the sea.
During the November period, the advent of the new oil is celebrated, there are many taverns that host the delicacies of the territory, thanks to the numerous olive groves that surround it. In August, the historical reinterpretation of the Castle is celebrated with songs, dances and parades in period costumes, the “palio dell’oca” and the Stoccafisso dinner, a typical dish of our lands.
Scapezzano is a small, indeed very small, town but like every country that this region offers, it contains millennia of stories.
Scapezzano
Mondolfo

Mondolfo

A fortress overlooking the balcony of the sea

This is how the castle of one of the most beautiful villages in the Marche region, Mondolfo, looks like.
The etymology of the name is thought to derive from Montoffus, or the mountain of Offo, progenitor of an indigenous lordship that reigned before the advent of the Malatesta.
In defense of its town, the castle expands its mighty walls, between the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, building a second city wall, and it is at this time that it acquires the definitive name of Mondolfo.
There are many events that this village offers, the historical sports re-enactment of the “Cacciata” carried out towards the end of summer, in Renaissance costumes; On the occasion of the event, the “Ballone al Bracciale” competition is played, a practice dating back to the 16th century, common in all Renaissance courts, a team of three players must hit a ball wearing a spherical glove made of carved wood, the playing field is called sferisterio, to a player once, Leopardi dedicated a song entitled: “To a winner in the ball”.
For those who like to visit this historic village at different times of the year, you will surely find a “festival” to take place in, on the Sunday after Easter, you can taste the delicious Spaghetti cooked according to a traditional recipe, the “Spaghetti”.
In the months of August the village is transformed into an art gallery or rather, Street art, where sculpture and painting are set up in the sight of passers-by along the streets and alleys of the village. Today on the occasion of holy Christmas, the inhabitants, or rather, the inhabitants of the place, have created the most original and evocative Christmas tree in the region.
With a height of 7 meters, 72 thousand meters of wool thread and 2800 chess, a Christmas tree was made with each recycled thread, of every color and shade, completely crocheted, reminding the world that as the famous biologist philosopher Antoine-Laurent Lavoisier argued: “nothing is created, nothing is destroyed but everything is transformed”.