Marche places to visit and attractions

Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Marche region. See also our Marche travel guide.

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Ancona

If you have an hour to spare before your flight from Falconara airport you might enjoy a visit to Ancona...
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Ascoli Piceno

Both the walled town of Ascoli Piceno and the surrounding countryside have a lot to recommend them
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Cagli

The cathedral and churches are among the highlights of a visit to historic Cagli
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Camerino

In interesting Camerino the impressive palazzos and the art museum are the main sights of interest
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Cingoli

Visited as a trip from one of the resorts nearby on the Adriatic, the small town of Cingoli has a great deal to admire
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Conero peninsula

The Conero peninsula includes popular seaside resorts, traditional villages and historic monuments
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Fabriano

Fabriano has several interesting historic monuments, the highlight being the Palazzo del Podestà
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Fano

Best known as a seaside resort, Fano also has several impressive palazzos and churches
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Fermo

As well as the historic centre you will also enjoy the views from Fermo across the surrounding countryside
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Frasassi caves

The caves at Frasassi are one of the most extensive cave systems in Europe open to the public
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Jesi

The medieval centre, old town and cathedral make Jesi an interesting destination to explore
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Loreto

Loreto is an important pilgrimage town because of the Holy House of the Virgin Mary, brought here from Nazareth in the 13th century
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Macerata

In Macerata you will see numerous interesting medieval buildings in and around the Piazza della Liberta
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Pesaro

Pesaro is best known as a beach resort but also has a fascinating medieval centre and art museum
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Recanati

The hill town of Recanati is well known for the Leopardi Palace and the many artworks to be seen throughout the town
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San Marino

San Marino is an independent principality set high on a hilltop with stunning views
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San Severino

Highlights in San Severino include the remarkable ensemble of buildings around the Piazza del Popolo and the Archaeological Park of Septempeda
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Tolentino

Both the basilica in Tolentino itself and the nearby Abbey of Chiaravalle de Fiastra are unmissable highlights
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Urbania

The small town of Urbania includes the Church of the Dead with 50 mummified monks on display as a highlight!
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Urbino

The medieval centre of Urbino is very well preserved and not to be missed when you are in the region
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