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Frescoes in the house of Giacomo Leopardi

Fresco cycle discovered in Giacomo Leopardi’s library

June 12, 2026June 12, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A major fresco cycle concealed for centuries has been uncovered during restoration work at Casa Leopardi in Recanati.

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On this day: Federico da Montefeltro, warrior duke, born

June 7, 2026June 7, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Born on 7th June 1422 in Gubbio, Federico da Montefeltro was the most celebrated condottiere of his age. He was a mercenary commander of formidable military skill who used the profits of war to create one of the finest courts of the Italian Renaissance at Urbino.

Historic Centre of Urbino (Italy) Author: Yvon Fruneau Copyright: © UNESCO Source: UNESCO Photobank License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 IGO

There’s more to Marche than meets the eye

March 19, 2026March 19, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Often overlooked in favour of more famous regions, Marche offers a compelling blend of history, landscape and culture that reflects many of the defining features of Italy itself, without the intensity of mass tourism.

Piazza del Popolo, Ascoli Piceno. Image credit: Shutterstock

A quick guide to Ascoli Piceno

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Whether it is a stopping point on a journey through Le Marche or a destination in its own right, Ascoli Piceno offers one of the most coherent and atmospheric historic centres in central Italy. Built almost entirely from pale travertine stone, the city has a visual unity that is rare even by Italian standards, giving […]

Aerial view of Fano. iMAGE CREDIT: Letsmarche.it

Fano, a crossroads of Roman and Adriatic history

January 19, 2026January 19, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Fano is a coastal city in Italy’s Marche region, where Roman history meets the Adriatic Sea at the end of the Via Flaminia. Located 12 kilometres south-east of Pesaro, it has a population of about 59,000, smaller than nearby Ancona and Pesaro but rich in historical depth.

A quick guide to Fermo, Marche

December 20, 2025December 20, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Fermo remains one of my favourite places in Italy. Crowning a hillside in Marche with views to the Adriatic coast, it is an elegant, cultural treasure trove. This guide will help you explore the best sights, food and experiences in Fermo — with a few personal tips from my years in the region.

Matteo Ricci under investigation for corruption. Image credit: Getty Images

MEP Matteo Ricci under investigation for corruption

July 23, 2025July 23, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Matteo Ricci, a Member of the European Parliament for the Democratic Party (PD) has confirmed that he is under investigation for corruption. The probe relates to contracts awarded during his time as mayor of Pesaro, between 2014 and 2019. Ricci is also the centre-left candidate for president of the Marche Region.