Top Marche Art & Culture

Always in my laboratory, young and old, they can try their hand at the art of the lathe and create their work.

Fratte Rosa, is a "small town but with a strong heart", this territory has been for centuries the nerve center of the production of terracotta objects, thanks to the large presence of clay. The art of clay forging and decoration comes from the earth that lets itself be shaped into a wonderful journey into the past, between water, earth and fire.

Meet a friendly local artisan in Cagli and learn all about textile painting. Decorate your t-shirt with majolica inspired designs and learn about traditions and techniques. Bring back home your t-shirt.

You will then have the opportunity to shape your object on the wheel, with the simple movement of the hands, retracing the same ancient gestures of centuries ago. Then you will color your piece with the "secret" recipe of the colors of the earth and put it in the oven.

Become a clay artisan for one day learning from a local friendly craftsman. Learn curiosities about this material, and improve your artistic skills.

Come and discover an authentic land, with incredible naturalistic beauties, through the art and traditions of the place; come to Fratte Rosa, a delightful village located on the Marche hills, in an area still to be explored. Fratte Rosa has been the cradle of terracotta for centuries. Its soil, very rich in clay, allowed the flourishing of the art of forging terracotta, handed down by word of mouth from the local potters, since the Middle Ages. Even today in Fratte Rosa the production of popular ceramics continues, through the activity of the shops, custodians of a craft heritage dedicated to the "archaic forms" born in the Middle Ages for cooking and storing food. You will discover the gestures of tradition, observing the manual work of our terracotta craftsmen, observing the "unique" forms of tradition for which Fratte Rosa boasts a primacy of uniqueness.

You will discover the gestures of tradition, you will know its history and you will approach the processing of objects that will be unique, signed by you. With the molding, through the traditional techniques like the wick, the molds or freehand, you can create your work, then cook it in the oven.

Let yourself be enveloped by unspoiled nature and the breathtaking landscapes of the Gola del Furlo and delight your palate with our excellences! Let's allow ourselves two days of pure relaxation at the Gola del Furlo!

The thrill of returning to the seventeenth century and living, among candles and pastries, an exclusive experience of music, history and flavors inside the Monastery of Castel Brunforte. They will be intense moments, which will give timeless sensations.

Breathtaking night on the roof of the Marche! With its 2476 meters of altitude, Monte Vettore is the highest mountain in the Sibillini range. The efforts to reach this exceptional location will undoubtedly be rewarded by the spectacle of the birth of a new day: the unreal silence near the summit is broken only by the sound of the stony ground that almost becomes a melody under the steps, in the distance the sparkling of inhabited centers, and the light that explodes from the Adriatic going to illuminate lands, villages and towns.

A tour to do absolutely for those who have never been to Fermo, includes all the attractions not to be missed within the historic center, it also allows you to combine food and wine through a tasting of typical local products that will take place at the end of the guided tour .

This Museum tells the story of the Italian accordion industry. Recommended for those who love music, popular music, artisan excellence, and of course the accordion. A curious, particular, and unique museum.

San Benedetto has some of the most beautiful bike paths in Italy. You can ride for miles while enjoying the palm-lined streets and nearby sandy beaches. Our ride will include a tour of historic San Benedetto, which began as a hillside fishing village. Here we will see the traditional fishermen’s houses and the famous “lu turrio” Tower, a watchtower build to defend the city. During the tour we will enjoy with local seafood and classic regional wines.

A tour to discover the Abruzzo coast on the Bike to Coast route. Cycling between natural reserves and cultural treasures accompanied by the sound of the sea for an authentic and very suggestive show. From the northern Abruzzo border with the Marche to the far south of Abruzzo where the region borders on Molise. 131 km of cycle and partly road route, with a great variety of landscapes, seaside villages and first hills, making Bikelife's Bike to Coast a unique experience to live on two wheels.

With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

This excursion transports you on a journey through Rossini's life, walking in his footsteps in Pesaro and visiting the Casa Rossini Museum. You simply cannot get any closer to Gioacchino!

Immerse yourself in the Renaissance atmosphere thanks to the wise tales of an expert guide who will lead you to the discovery of this small but elegant center, let yourself be guided among the small medieval alleys, breathtaking landscapes and the long corridors of the Ducal Palace, still a treasure chest and faithful guardian of masterpieces of the Renaissance art.

Urbino was one of the most important cities in the Renaissance, and with this walking tour you can discover its artistic and architectural masterpieces from the 15th and 16th centuries with the insight of a private guide. Visit the highlights of this UNESCO-listed town like the magnificent Ducal Palace, as well as the city’s storied churches, university, and Piazza del Rinascimento without the hassle of a guidebook or map.

The capital city of the Marche region, Ancona is renowned for its seaside beauty and its picturesque old town. Get to know Ancona from a local’s perspective when you go on a private walking tour. Over the course of several hours, you’ll see many of the city’s major highlights, from the Roman–era Arch of Trajan to the Ancona Cathedral. As you go, learn more about Ancona’s past from your guide.

Walking away from the light pollution of the city, with the only help of the warm light of the lanterns powered by candles to observe these small insects, the fireflies, a symbol of summer and the natural environment of the rolling hills of the Marche.

Few things fill the soul with wonder like sunrise over the sea. One of these is sunrise in the sea! A canoe itinerary becomes spectacular if the context in which it takes place is spectacular. And this is it. Together with a guide, from paddle to paddle we will go to the discovery of wild coves and limestone stacks of the Monte Conero Regional Park. We will meet the Portonovo Bay, the suggestive Sails, the Forni beach. Once you reach the splendid Due Sorelle beach. To mark the time in this enchanting dawn it will not be the clock but the colors, which will change at any time from when the solar disk appears, until it rises high in the blue sky.

The Monte San Bartolo Natural Park admired directly from the sea. Absolutely privileged point of view to discover together with a naturalistic guide many naturalistic curiosities about the species that populate the cliff and our Adriatic sea. How is a turtle made? What sharks are there in the Adriatic Sea? How do dolphins communicate? What speed does the Peregrine Falcon reach? These and many other curiosities will be the theme of our afternoon. To conclude a refreshing bath and admiring the colors of the sunset.

A thrilling ascent. Joy, amazement and admiration for the magnificent nature of this corner of the Sibillini Mountains National Park. The emotions are unique, the effort is there but the experience of our guides and the excellent company is always of great help. The ascent from Foce di Montemonaco to Lake Pilato is one of the most spectacular itineraries in central Italy. The valley of the lake is really interesting, where traces of ancient glacial cirques are still visible and where Pizzo del Diavolo dominates the landscape. Lake Pilato is called with a pinch of irony the "lake with glasses" for the shape of its complementary and communicating reservoirs in the periods of greatest presence of water. Among the many elements of interest of the day, the biology of the famous Chirocefalo di Marchesoni and the suggestive legend linked to the name of the lake ...

Enchanting sunset and night excursion on the fabulous ridge of Mount Sibilla. Itinerary suspended between reality and legend in the kingdom of the sorceress Sibilla which presents exceptional naturalistic scenarios and has exerted for centuries a mysterious charm on the populations of all Europe, sensitive to the appeal of the legend that made this peak the magical residence of an ancient oracle, the sorceress Sibilla precisely. As the minutes go by we will enjoy a landscape that changes with each step with ever-changing light until we reach the Corona del monte, a particular circular rock formation that surrounds the top as if it were the head of an ancient queen. After being illuminated by all the shades of sunset light from orange to purple, we will conclude our journey illuminated by the soft rays of the moon in front of the Milky Way which in these conditions with the sky so little polluted by light sources is revealed throughout the its splendor ...