Loreto Town, Conero Coast and Marches Region
Loreto
Loreto, with the largest Marian shrine in Italy, has always been a place of pilgrimage and tourist destination famous all over the world. Inside the Shrine is kept the Holy House of Nazareth where, according to tradition, the Virgin Mary received the Annunciation.
The legend tells that the House of Nazareth was transported by angels in flight to escape from the invasion of Palestine by the followers of Mohammed. Signorelli, Melozzo from Forlì, Lotto and Bramante, are only few of the most famous Renaissance artists that took part in the construction of the Cathedral.
Discover the most beautiful beaches of the Conero Coast: art, history and breathtaking landscapes
Sirolo
Treasure chest of art, beautiful medieval village overlooking the sea.
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Numana
Quaint old town with its houses made of Conero's stone and countless alleys to the sea.
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Porto Recanati
Lounge of the Conero Coast, with the typical coloured houses of fishermen overlooking 9 Km of beach.
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Discover the most enchanting countries in the Marches region!
Recanati
Hometown of the poet Giacomo Leopardi and the tenor Beniamino Gigli.
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Castelfidardo
Homeland of the Accordion and famous for the ancient battle for the Unification of Italy.
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Osimo
Charming town famous for the Sanctuary of Campocavallo and S. Joseph of Copertino.
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Ancona
Regional capital rich in historical monuments, almost completely overlooking the Adriatic Sea.
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Offagna
Ancient medieval village, from the last year among the 100 most beautiful villages in Italy.
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Frasassi Caves
One of the most spectacular karst complexes of Europe, located in the Red Gorge.
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Fiastra
Interesting tourist location characterized by the historic Abbey, the famous lake and many paths that rode through the Fiastrone Gorge.
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Urbino
Pearl of the Renaissance, its historic center was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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