Category: FERMO & THE GENTLE HILLS
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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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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 Gentle Hills of the Marche
The landscape of the Marche unfolds in gentle hills, rising softly from the Adriatic Sea to the Apennine mountains. Shot from Sant’Elpidio a Mare, surrounded by the quiet elegance of the countryside, these short videos follow the lines of the Marche hills. The first video, filmed after midday, opens with the Adriatic Sea visible on…
Marche to Walk 