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Burning Down the Town?

A Fat Tuesday celebration in the hill town of Castignano.

Ancona

A major port for more than two millennium, Ancona has some hidden jewels that will intrigue any visitor.

The Narrowest Street in Italy

Where is the narrowest street in Italy? Ripatransone near the Adriatic Coast holds this unique distinction.

La Quintana

It is an exciting and heart-pounding event with colorful costumes, knights, competitions and it is all based on traditions going back hundreds of years…La Quintana!

Trattoria da Middio

Looking for a “local” place to eat in Ascoli Piceno, then the search for da Middio is worth the effort.

Arcevia and her castles

An excellent location to explore the western area of Le Marche and the Frasassi caves…Arcevia.

Pretty in Pink

For over 100 years Caffe Meletti has been a center piece for the people of Ascoli Piceno.

Along the sheep trail

Flocks of sheep are visible all across the Italian countryside, learn about special huts used by shepherds for hundreds of years.

Cavallo di Fuoco

Cheering crowds and pyrotechnics spraying sparks over the people make this a unique festa the week after Easter in the hill town of Ripatransone.

Ascoli Piceno – Piazza del Popolo

The People’s Square where the locals go to see and be seen.