Marche

Italy

Mole Vanvitelliana which includes landscape views, a sunset and general coastal views
Ancona featuring a city
Roman Tanks which includes interior views and heritage elements
Senigallia showing a bay or harbor and a sunset
San Benedetto del Tronto

Discover a region with historic villages full of art and imposing ancient constructions, a beautiful landscape with the sea, valleys and mountains as a backdrop.

Le Marche (the Marches) is an Italian region in the central area of the country. This undulating land is dotted with beautiful valleys and short rivers flowing through. It also has a narrow coastline, as it borders the Adriatic Sea to the east. Visit this famous tourist destination in Italy where the finest Italian footwear is manufactured. See Roman triumphal arches, amazing castles, medieval streets and houses and impressive religious buildings.

The region is divided into the five provinces of Ancona, Ascoli Piceno, Fermo, Macerata and Pesaro e Urbino. The last one, Urbino, is considered one of the main centers of Renaissance art and history in Italy. Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, better known as Raphael, was born in Urbino in 1483. He was an Italian painter and architect and is considered one of the greatest masters of the Renaissance, together with Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo.

In Urbino, stop at the Galleria Nazionale delle Marche (National Gallery), located inside the Palazzo Ducale. Here admire one of the most important collections of Renaissance paintings in the world, including the famous masterpiece by Raphael called La Muta (also called Portrait of a Young Woman). Visit the Casa Santi o Casa Natale di Raffaello, the house where Raphael was born, which is now a museum.

See stunning architecture in Le Marche as well. Marvel at the fine Renaissance square Piazza del Popolo in Ascoli Piceno and the impressive engineering work of the archaeological complex of Roman cisterns in Fermo. Take photos of the many beautiful palazzi, such as the Palazzo dei Diamanti in Macerata.

Visit the beautiful chiese (churches) of the region, including the Cattedrale Metropolitana di Santa Maria Assunta in Cielo (Fermo Cathedral) and the Basilica Cattedrale Metropolitana di San Ciriaco (Ancona Cathedral), with spectacular Romanesque and Gothic elements.

Get to know the Italian region of Le Marche. Enjoy its fine art masterpieces, learn its rich history and become familiar with its charming cities.

Popular cities in Marche

Ancona showing city views
Ancona
Known for Ports, Historical and Monuments
Explore Ancona: its monuments, history, museums and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Porto di Ancona
San Benedetto del Tronto
San Benedetto del Tronto
Known for Beaches, Sea and Marinas
Meander around the palm trees of the coastal promenade and reach the heights of the historic center and its tower.
Senigallia
Senigallia
Known for Historical, Ferries and boats and Castle
Known for its beach with perfectly soft sand, this peaceful town has stunning architecture and a fantastic range of cafés and restaurants.
Numana
Numana
Along with idyllic beaches and trendy bars, this town has an exciting collection of cultural treasures.
Pesaro featuring a coastal town, general coastal views and a beach
Pesaro
Known for Art, Countryside and Historical
The birthplace of the renowned composer Gioachino Rossini is rightly lauded for its music, museums, striking architecture and fabulous beaches.
Gabicce Mare
Gabicce Mare
Enjoy lazy days on the beach and exhilarating hikes through hills, woods and vineyards at this attractive Italian resort town.