Tourist Attractions in Marche

A UNESCO World Heritage Site for good reason, the Republic of San Marino clings to its peaks and its sovereignty and is a unique place to visit.

The Caves of Frasassi, in the middle of the region near Arcevia, are a true geological wonderland.

The Furlo Gorge, or Gola del Furlo, is a spectacle of nature that offers lofty heights and deep canyons that will take your breath away.

The grand fairytale palace is the centerpiece of Urbino and Le Marche's most important art museum.

A sculpted river canyon isn't what most people expect to find in central Italy, but this beautiful geological wonder is a spectacular phenomenon to see in Le Marche.

One of Italy's most beloved poets was born in Recanati in 1798.

One of Italy's most beautiful coastlines is also one its least known.

Time stands still at the Gardens of the Villa Buonaccorsi in Le Marche.

Experience centuries of history in a stunning setting at the walled hamlet of Gradara.

An unassuming chapel tucked into an out-of-the-way lane holds one of Urbino's most recognized art treasures.

The famed Renaissance painter, Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, was born in Urbino.

One of four nature reserves in Le Marche, the park of San Bartolo is a unique seaside promontory to enjoy near Pesaro.

The somewhat rare sea turtle species called "caretta caretta" swims the waters of the Adriatic and goes ashore to deposit eggs.

Macerata has a tradition of opera and theater, as evidenced in this beautiful jewel of a theater.

The Villa Imperiale is a palatial mansion built in the late Renaissance style near Pesaro (Le Marche).

The poem-inspiring park is one of Recanati's favored spots.

A bridge isn't often a tourist attraction, but in the case of Fossombrone, this one attracts crowds.

The seafront city is connected historically to Recanati, providing a port access to the old inland town.

Under the hill town of Osimo lies a mysterious city of passageways and chambers that connect the city's palaces in a mystical maze.

The tall crenellated tower defines Recanati's skyline and is a symbol of the city.

One of Italy's historic cafes, the Caffe Meletti is a landmark on Ascoli Piceno's gorgeous Piazza del Popolo.

Widely considered to be one of Italy's most beautiful piazzas, Ascoli Piceno's Piazza del Popolo is a travertine-paved jewel.