.: TOURISTIC ITINERARIES

It is not an easy task to recommend a specific itinerary starting from our home, since both the province of Pesaro and Urbino and the Marche region in general can offer a huge variety of events and monuments. Also, the Emilia Romagna region, which is nearby, can offer plenty of sightseeing and cultural events as well as nightlife and  fun.

Here are our favourite and nearest visits:

·  Monte Giove Hermitage  You can reach the Monastery on foot (35/40 minutes) and enjoy the stunning views along the way. Once arrived at destination, have a look at the wonderful Metauro river valley and at the Appennines from behind the church, with Mount Catria just in front of you. From the terrace in the front  of the Monastery your eyes will embrace the whole town of Fano and the Adriatic coast, with its low and sandy beach.

· Don’t forget, at only 5 km, the town of Fano, ideal for beach lovers as well as for those who are fond of historical buildings and landmarks. Fano’s beach is sandy on the western side (north of the port), and pebbly on the eastern side (south of the port). There are many remains of the Roman age, from mosaics to statues and tombs. Fano was an ancient colony called Julia Fanestris where a temple to the Goddess of Fortune had been built, hence the name of “Fanum Fortunae” (“The Temple of Fortune”).

Other recommended visits:
· At 40 Km the famous Renaissance town of Urbino (home of the famous painter Raphael), perfectly preserved, dense with art and history.
· At 40 Km you can find Gradara’s castle, famous for the love story of Paolo and Francesca, mentioned by Dante in the Divine Comedy.
· For Nature lovers, the “Gola del Furlo” park, with its steep gorge. This area features a varied panorama where you can see the typical river  environment, as well as forests and woods, where you might see cormorants and eagles.
· In the San Bartolo Natural Park  you can see predator birds, which stop in the area during their migrations.
· Don’t miss the spectacular Grotte di Frasassi (Frasassi caves): the biggest cave can contain the Duomo of Milan!
· The small Repubblica di San Marino (Republic of San Marino) is only 65 Km away.