Author: marchetowalk
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The Palazzo degli Anziani and Ancona’s Civic Power
The Palazzo degli Anziani rises before the waterfront, a quiet witness to the city’s golden age as a maritime republic in the Middle Ages. Approaching the Palazzo degli Anziani from the harbor, the former warehouse spaces can still be identified, as shown in the video. From here, the path ascends toward the old city, following…
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Columns Mirroring the Sea: Vanvitelli’s Chiesa del Gesù
In Piazza Stracca, once the heart of the city’s government, the Chiesa del Gesù rises in front of the Palazzo degli Anziani. Designed by Luigi Vanvitelli, the graceful curved façade reflects the shape of the gulf. From the top of the church steps, a beautiful view opens over the square set above the sea, as…
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Sant’Elpidio a Mare: a Medieval Town Between Mountains and Sea
Entering the old town of Sant’Elpidio a Mare through the arch of Porta Canale, we followed the narrow streets running along the defensive walls. To our surprise, a Fiat 500 was parked just behind the arch. The origins of these streets date back to the Middle Ages, when Sant’Elpidio was mentioned by Boccaccio in the…
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Carnival Colors in Montecosaro
In Montecosaro, Carnival fills the streets with color, music, and laughter every February. Children in creative costumes parade through town, surrounded by music and bright decorations. Here’s a glimpse of the 2026 Carnival parade floats. The community comes together to celebrate with warmth and simplicity
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Exploring the Heart of Fermo
THE SQUARE: PIAZZA DEL POPOLO Our Fermo walking tour began in Piazza del Popolo in the soft afternoon light. The symmetry of the arches and the quiet flow of people gave the square a sense of calm and order. We admired the statue of Pope Sixtus V raising his hand in blessing in front of…
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The Arch of Trajan and Ancona Historic Port
Starting from the meeting point in front of the Teatro delle Muse, the Ancona Walking Tour leads into the heart of the harbor. Here, two arches have welcomed visitors for centuries: the Roman Arch of Trajan, built in 115 AD, and the Clementine Arch, created by Luigi Vanvitelli in the 18th century. prospettiva vanvitelliana video sul…
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Osimo Theatre La Nuova Fenice
Guiding visitors through Osimo leaves a lasting sense of discovery. Starting in the historic center, we admired the Cathedral of San Leopardo and the Baptistery of San Giovanni Battista. From there, we made our way to the belvedere before arriving at the Franciscan convent, home to the tomb of Saint Joseph of Cupertino. Back on…
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The Underground Caves of Osimo
Osimo preserves an extraordinary world beneath its streets. Accompanied by a speleologist, we explored the underground caves and discovered how this hidden space evolved from the Picene-Roman period to the Middle Ages, before serving as a refuge during the Second World War. Exploring the underground caves means venturing into darkness. It is a rediscovery of…
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The Windmill in the City: Mulino Bianco in Ascoli Piceno
Midway through our tour, Piazza Ventidio Basso offered an unexpected surprise. Rising in the middle of the square was a monumental replica of Mulino Bianco’s iconic windmill alarm clock. The tourists stopped, amazed, as the familiar symbol of Italian pop culture momentarily reshaped the historic heart of Ascoli. The surprise opened a conversation about the…
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Between Forest and Stone: a Walk through Sirolo
Beginning in the little square of the town hall, our Sirolo & Numana Walking Tour gently descends toward the sea. The forest breathes salt and resin, and light filters through the trees. The 20-minute walk toward Spiaggia San Michele sharpens our senses, inviting us to listen to silence and wind before opening onto the shifting…
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