Photo of modern sculpture on Piazza della liberta in Macerata Mache

Lazy Guide to the Most Important Macerata Sights

Macerata is a bustling hilltown with a hiking paradise and a popular seaside round the corner. But few tourists have discovered this well kept secret.

The musical attractions of Pesaro

The opera composer Gioachino Rossini was born in Pesaro 220 years ago. But his genius still resounds all over the city.

Designer shoe shops and outlets in Le Marche

Designer shoe shops and outlets in Le Marche

There’s more to Marche than beaches and rock’n’roll. The scenic landscape houses some of Italy’s best leather and shoe factories.

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Epiphany in Italy - Italian Notes

Epiphany in Italy and La Befana – the generous witch

La Befana looks like the effigy witches we in Denmark burn on bonfires at Midsummer. But the Italian hag is a kind emblem of Epiphany in Italy.