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The region of Le Marche, or Marches is situated in central Italy. The provinces include Ancona, the capital, Macerata, Pesaro-Urbino, Fermo, and Ascoli Piceno. The name of Le Marche is literally the plural of marca, meaning march. This is a reference to the many ancient ones that take place in this region. It borders Abruzzo, Lazio, Umbria, Tuscany, and Emilia-Romagna. It also shares a border with the republic of San Marino. There is a long coastline on the Adriatic Sea. Additionally, the region has mountainous terrain. It has much natural beauty and is a hidden gem amongst the central Italian regions. Tuscany and Umbria are more touristic but Marches has plenty to offer as well. This is a great place to pick up a pair of luxurious Italian shoes because it has a heavy tradition of shoe-making.

Macerata, Le Marche

MACERATA, LE MARCHE On a hilltop in the Le Marche region, sits Macerata. It’s a beautiful and quiet town full of light brick buildings and...

Where Should You Go on Holidays in Le Marche?

Holidays in Le Marche are perfect for everyone! Le Marche is perhaps one of the lesser-known regions of Italy but it’s a hidden gem....

Most Beautiful Italian Piazzas

AMAZING ITALIAN PIAZZAS The following article is a list of our favorite Italian piazzas. While the famous cities of Italy are...

Why do Italians think Le Marche is the New Tuscany?

Le Marche is the new Tuscany because there are many similarities between the two regions. Le Marche is at the same latitude as Tuscany...

The Magic of Le Marche

THE MAGIC OF LE MARCHE Many tourists opt for the most touristic Italian cities and regions: Tuscany, Lazio, or Lombardy, etc. This could be due to lack...

Urbino, Le Marche

URBINO, LE MARCHE When thinking of an artistic Italian city to visit, especially in the central regions, many flock to Florence, Assisi, or Siena. However,...

Ancona, Le Marche

ANCONA Ancona is the capital of the Le Marche region, and therefore it's clearly a must visit during a trip to this region. Those travelling...

Pesaro, Le Marche

PESARO, LE MARCHE The large city of Pesaro, found on the coast of the Adriatic sea in the Le Marche region of Italy, has two...

Cities for Art-Lovers in Le Marche

CITIES FOR ART-LOVERS IN LE MARCHEAncona Ascoli Piceno Fermo Pesaro UrbinoLe Marche (called also just Marche) is known for its extensive cultural heritage...

The Best of Fermo, Le Marche

FERMO, LE MARCHE Perched on the Mount Sabulo, is the province of Fermo. Close to the coast, it gives way to some beautiful surroundings, mountains,...

Spend your Winter in the Marche Region

Winter in the Marche region of Italy has a special charm. Le Marche has many delightful winter traditions to experience. Small cities host lively...

Sanctuary of the Holy House of Loreto

The Loreto sanctuary is one of the most important places of pilgrimage and prayer for Catholics in the whole world. This makes Loreto, a...