Tag: ANCONA & THE ADRIATIC IDENTITY
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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 Arch of Trajan, built in 115 AD, and the Arco Clementino created by Luigi Vanvitelli in the 18th century. Looking at the Arco Clementino…
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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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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…
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Saint Cyriacus: a Closer Look at the Cathedral’s Sculptures
When our Ancona Walking Tour reaches the Cathedral of Saint Cyriacus, the city unfolds below us. From the cathedral square, we observed the ancient arches, the gulf, and the hills in the distance. Thanks to the fresh, clear weather, we took time to admire the medieval portal, crafted from white Mount Conero stone and Veronese…
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