Tag: experience
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Roman Ancona: the Amphitheatre and Its Legacy
As the Ancona Walking Tour makes its way through the old city, the remnants of the Roman city slowly emerge before our eyes. Roman Ancona grew as a key Adriatic port, connecting Italy with the eastern Mediterranean. Its prosperity emerges in the remains scattered across the city, such as the Arch of Trajan, the mosaics…
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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 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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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…