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EVENTS SCHEDULE 2015
REGION MARCHE
La regione Marche è pronta ad accogliervi con numerosi eventi in vista dell’arrivo dell’estate …
The Marche region is ready to welcome you with a number of scheduled events ranging from culture to cuisine, from consolidated appointments with opera to great multidisciplinary festivals… Thanks to an efficient railway network and the high-speed train "Freccia Bianca", The Marche is an easily accessible region: from Expo Milano 2015, it just takes 3 hours.
WELCOME TO THE MARCHE! http://en.turismo.marche.it/
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SEPTEMBER MAIN EVENTS
Title: Marche in Blue Day Town: Sirolo and Numana Province: Ancona
Date: 5th September 2015
On 5th September the Marche Region promotes the “Marche in Blue Day” with the aim to enhance the tourism cluster of the sea and to confirm the important achievement of 17 Blue Flags also in 2015. The venues are Numana and Sirolo and the program is as follows: 11,00 a.m. release of a sea turtle; 02,00 p.m. meeting and press conference with the presence of Neri Marcorè, actor and testimonial of the Marche Region; 06,00 p.m. speech by the Regional Head of Tourism, Mr. Moreno Pieroni; institutional ceremony presented by Paolo Notari of handing over the Blue Flags to the mayors of the 17 municipalities (Piazza Vittorio Veneto in Sirolo) ; aperitif by Gusta il Blu; 09,15 p.m. variety show in Piazza del Santuario in Numana, performing Fisiorchestra Marche, the singer Gianmaria Fraska and the comic Rolando Rossi.
info event: http://www.turismonumana.it/index.php/info?lang=it-IT ; http://www.turismosirolo.it/it/contattiv
FESTIVALS
Title: Fabriano Creativa Town: Fabriano Province: Ancona
Date: 3rd to 6th September 2015
“Fabriano Maker City "is the evolution of the Regional Handicraft Exhibition , which is becoming now " Creativity Expo ": a skill exhibition of those making and creating, the" maker ", representing a unique resource for the future of this city. To see together and synergically realities from different sectors, gives an idea of how Fabriano is ready to open up itself to its revival through craftsmanship, modern technologies, tradition and innovation. "Fabriano Maker City" wants to show new possible sceneries, be an engine of creativity. (Creative City is one of the prestigious UNESCO acknowledgement granted to Fabriano in handcrafts and Arts and Popular Traditions sectors. Fabriano will accompany its name with that of the most prestigious World Agency for Culture and Education for its great paper tradition and for its handcraft creativity)
info event: www.tipicita.it/eventi/read/fabriano-maker-city ; www.fabrianocreativa.it
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MADE IN MARCHE. TASTE KM.0
Title: 14th Wine Festival of “Rosso Conero” Town: Camerano Province: Ancona
Date: 4th to 6th September 2015
The festival aims at enhancing the Rosso Conero wine (DOCG) and all the features of the Riviera. Camerano, a village nestled in the rolling hills of the Conero Riviera, is the ideal environment in which the Rosso Conero wine finds its real and true expression. The town is famous for its Caves where you can discover a second city, consisting of carved hollows running and branching underground. From Camerano, you can reach the beautiful coast of the Riviera del Conero with its attractive beaches of Numana, Marcelli, Sirolo and Porto Recanati, that offer recreational facilities satisfying all types of customers, without forgetting the little guests.
info event: Proloco Carlo Maratti Camerano www.turismocamerano.it
tel: 071 7304018 e-mail: [email protected]
Title: International Festival of “brodetto” and fish soups Town: Fano Province: Pesaro-Urbino
Date: 1011th , 12th e 13th September 2015
For taste lovers, not to be missed is the twelfth Festival of “brodetto” and fish soups where in an "International Competition of Brodetto” , well known chefs from all over Italy and abroad will discuss about culinary themes with a unique formula. This all happens in the city of Fano (ancient and noble Fanum Fortunae), an equipped seaside resort and a marina, with an old town center rich in art of different eras: Roman, Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque.
info event: [email protected]
tel: 0721 54708 e-mail: www.festivalbrodetto.it
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Title: “Spreadable “of Italy town: Visso Province: Macerata
Date: 12th and 13th September 2015
In the heart of the National Park of Sibillini Mountains ( the “norcini” land), in Visso, the capital of "Ciauscolo", takes place the national showcase of 8 Italian typical spreadable cold meats. Moments of meeting, guided tastings and opportunities to taste the traditional food of the mountain in the territory of Macerata. Many opportunities for excursions and outdoor sports.
info event: www.comune.visso.mc.it e-mail: [email protected]
Title Pane Nostrum Town: Senigallia Province: Ancona
Date: 17th to 20th September 2015
“Piazza del Duca” and the gardens of the “Roveresca” Fortress will become for four days the capital of the "white art" . The bread will be taken out of the ovens strictly outdoors in the square and everyone will admire the skilful gestures of master bakers, taste bakery delights , ask secret recipes and buy wholesome products of the good earth. There will be bread-making classes dedicated to adults and children, to learn how to make bread. It is an event that allows you to discover the cultures and traditions of bread making in Italy and in the world, thanks to meetings, show cooking and tastings, open air ovens and bakers at work in the square in front of the public, street food, and much more.
info event: Organizing Secretariat Pane Nostrum www.panenostrum.com e-mail: [email protected]
Title: Mycological Regional Exhibition San Sisto Town: Piandimeleto Province: Pesaro Urbino
Date: 26th September to 04th October 2015
San Sisto of Piandimeleto is a generous land of mushrooms, truffles and all the products of woods. For this reason every year the local community gathers around the " Mushroom Festival" to promote the territory, an oasis of peace away from heavy traffic. Every year numerous visitors are not only able to enjoy the specialities of the stands (many of which are based on mushrooms) but also the legumes of San Sisto.
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info event: www.sansistofungo.it e-mail: [email protected]
Title: Grape Festival Town: Arcevia Province: Ancona
Date: 25thto 27th September 2015
Not to be missed is the "Grape Festival". Floats parade through the historical center, opening of inns of good-food to taste the good wines of the 10 castles of Arcevia and also traditional dishes, shows and fireworks . It really deserves a visit the beautiful and fascinating Frasassi Caves, in the municipality of Genga, in the Natural Park of “Gola della Rossa e Frasassi", a great and unique show in the world which every year attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world.
info event: www.arceviaweb.it
Title: Festa del Vino cotto di Lapedona (Festival of “Cooked Wine” from Lapedona) Town: Lapedona Province: Fermo
Date: 26th and 27th September 2015
In this weekend Lapedona becomes the place to spend a pleasant evening, whether as a meeting place among friends or as a stop during an oenological walk. Along the streets of the country, you can taste fried pizzas, cold cuts and cheeses, accompanied by “vino cotto” (“cooked wine”).
info event: Pro Loco Lapedona
tel: 0734 93559
Title: Agriculture Festival - National Festival of agricultural Beer - Typical of the Marche Town: Tolentino Province: Macerata
Date: 26th and 27th September 2015
A national event in the enchanting scenery of the National Nature Reserve of Fiastra Abbey, seat of the regional seat "Outside Milan Expo" for the themes of Culture, Nature and Spirituality , has been organized in a region always oriented to cereals. It promotes a new product of the short chain: the Agricultural Beer, for which The Marche is leader in Italy in its production. There will be conferences on agriculture, guided tastings, market for agricultural and handmade products , natural and cultural tours and much more.
info event: www.agricolturainfesta.it
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e-mail: [email protected]
Title: 40th Polenta Festival Town: Treia Province: Macerata
Date: 19th, 20th, 26th and 27th September 2015
In the enchanting village of Santa Maria in Selva, it is organized the reenactment of an ancient dish of the rural food tradition: the polenta. In Treia you can find a local "quarantino" Corn protected by ASSAM (Regional Agency of Food and Wine Sectors), for the conservation of biodiversity.
info event: www.parrocchiasantamariainselva.it e-mail: [email protected]
Title: 55th Polenta Festival Town: Apiro Province: Macerata
Date: 26th and 27th September 2015
In the charming village of Apiro, nestled among the tourist destinations of Lake Castreccioni and the Regional Natural Reserve of the Mountains San Vicino and Canfaito, for more than half a century it has been celebrated the polenta, a culinary tradition that belongs to the rural population of The Marche and that in Apiro finds a pleasant match with Verdicchio wine, a symbol of this place. There will also be food stands and guided cultural tours.
info event: www.comune.apiro.mc.it e-mail: [email protected]
OPERA
Title: Festival Pergolesi Spontini Town: Jesi, Maiolati Spontini, Montecarotto, Monteroberto, San Marcello
Province: Ancona
Date: 4th to 20th September 2015
This year, the Festival dedicated to Francesco Degrada and Valeria Moriconi on the tenth anniversary of their deaths will be from 4th to 20th September 2015. The title is "Tearful memory, smiling levity". The Festival will open with the notes of Stabat Mater of Pergolesi , entrusted to the great voices of Eva Mei and Sara Mingardo, to be followed by many theatrical and musical events of a very different nature, among
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which the show on the streets that Franco Dragone will dedicate to the famous jacoponiana sequence set to music by the great composer from Jesi, until the Comedy in a comical key , proof of a staging of "Lo frate 'nnamorato". Piano, organ and harpsichord concerts will also revive pages of the Neapolitan School of the eighteenth century and the Italian and Central European classicism that were backdrop to the theatrical success of Pergolesi and Spontini. Finally a tribute to Pino Daniele in a festival that will be at the same time a touching and joyful memory of a great music man of our time.
info event: Ticket Box Teatro G.B. Pergolesi www.fondazionepergolesispontini.com/fps
tel: 0731 202944 e-mail: [email protected]
Title: Offida Opera Festival Town: Offida Province: Ascoli Piceno Date: 6th to 12th September 2015
A festival entirely dedicated to quality opera, which will transform the town in a "small Salzburg" for a week. After the great success of public and critics acclaimed in the past editions, many musical events take place in the main monumental structures: from the “Teatro Serpente Aureo” , to the Church of “Santa Maria della Rocca”, from the “ex Convent of San Francesco” to “Palazzo De Castellotti”, seat of the Museum in Offida.
info event: www.offidaoperafestival.it
tel: 0736 888703 e-mail: [email protected]
FESTIVALS
Title: PIF Castelfidardo 2015 Town: Castelfidardo Province: Ancona Date: 17th to 20th September 2015
The exhibition dedicated to the accordion, Castelfidardo’s main attraction, attracts a large number of remarkable guests. The program of the event includes Gala performances in theatres, day and night live shows, a Young Music Club for the training of young people to musical education, master classes, presentation of CDs, exhibitions and exhibition areas. To keep alive the ancient tradition, in the Town Hall is the International Accordion Museum, with a collection of 350 pieces many of which are "unique" and coming from twenty-two different countries.
info event: Municipality of Castelfidardo (Culture Department) www.pifcastelfidardo.it www.festivalinternazionalefisarmonicacastelfidardo.com
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tel: 071 7829349 e-mail: [email protected]
Title: Clown & Clown Festival Town: Monte San Giusto Province: Macerata Date: 27th September to 4th October 2015
Every year, the city of Monte San Giusto becomes the City of Smiles with the Clown & Clown Festival. An highly original initiative sees the spectators feel free to wear a red nose and participate in and then enjoy the entertaining shows.
info event: Comune di Monte San Giusto www.comune.montesangiusto.mc.it
tel: 0733 839011 e-mail: [email protected]
Title: Tipicità EXPerience -Gran Tour delle Marche 2015- Fabriano Maker City Town: Fabriano Province: Ancona Date: 3rd to 9th September 2015 – Fabriano Creativa
From Thursday 3 to Sunday 9 September, the enchanting and very central San Francesco Loggia becomes the stage on which the creative local artisans and craftsmen show off their craft as they demonstrate their famous Marchigian savoir faire and share some of its secrets. “Fabriano Maker City "is therefore the development of the Regional Crafts Exhibition, which becomes " Creativity Expo ": a skill exhibition of those who make and create, the" maker ", which represent a unique resource for the future of the city that wants to be the engine of creativity. (Creative City is a the prestigious UNESCO acknowledgement granted to Fabriano for the category of Crafts and Arts and Popular Traditions. Thanks to its great paper tradition and artisan creativity, Fabriano will accompany its name with that of the most prestigious World Agency for Culture and Education)
info event: www.tipicita.it/eventi/read/fabriano-maker-city
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SPORT – ACTIVE TOURISM
Title: Frasassi Climbing Festival Town: Regional Natural Park of Gola della Rossa e Frasassi Province: Ancona Date: 9th to 13th September 2015
The Frasassi Climbing Festival, in its second edition, wants to give a strong signal to the sport tourist promotion of the area, almost exclusively known for its beautiful caves:, with a week of open-air sports and various activities. Climbing practicers are expected from all over Italy to discover the beautiful lines of our limestone; the tightline walkers of the highline (a discipline that consists of walking in balance on tightropes tens of meters above the ground) will have as a backdrop the beautiful gorge of Frasassi and the main halls of the famous caves. Also possible classic organized excursions for all levels, both in mountain bike or on foot.
info event: www.frasassiclimbingfestival.it
Title: Festa dell’Aquilone (Kyte Festival) Town: Urbino Province: Pesaro-Urbino Date: 3th and 6th September 2015
This is a traditional and multicolored competition between districts with the sky animated by a collective flight of kites. In Urbino, ancient UNESCO city in Marche, the Ducal Palace is an example of Renaissance architecture and also home to the Galleria Nazionale delle Marche, which houses masterpieces of art.
info event: www.festaquilone.it
tel: 0722 3091 – 0722 309222
tourist info: Culture and Tourism Department City of Urbino www.urbinonews.it
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OCTOBER
MADE IN MARCHE. TASTE KM.0 APPOINTMENTS WITH TASTE
Title: 50th National Fair of White Truffle
Town: Acqualagna Province: Pesaro Urbino
Date: 25th -31st October and 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th November 2015
Acqualagna’s central square is a large area with over one hundred stands, where you can buy fresh truffles and further local quality products such as cured meats, wine, honey and cheese. The Palatarufo area counts of more than 200,000 visitors in a town recognized as the “Capital of Taste”, thanks to its quality products, tradition, history, authentic flavours and to The white truffle which is the most valuable on the market in terms of organoleptic properties and price.
info event: www.comune.acqualagna.ps.it e-mail: [email protected]
Title: 52nd National Festival of Marche Prized White Truffle Town: Sant’Angelo in Vado Province: Pesaro Urbino
Date: 10 October to 1 November, 2015
Since 1964 Sant'Angelo in Vado has been the venue of this prestigious event. Here you can find Italy’s most important research centre dedicated to study and application of techniques for growing truffle. This festival includes cultural, food, sporting and scientific events and entertainment.
info event: www.mostratartufo.it e-mail: [email protected]
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Title: National Fair of Prized White Truffle from Pergola Town: Pergola Province: Pesaro Urbino
Date: 4th, 11th and 18th October 2015
Pergola's Gold will shine again in October in the main streets of the town, through a long exhibition-market of food and wine specialities, ending at the
Museum of the Gilded Bronzes, with over 2 miles of exhibitors of local products. The event is aimed at promoting the excellence of Pergola: the white truffle.
info event: Municipality of Pergola www.comune.pergola.pu.it
tel: 0721.73731 e-mail: [email protected]
Title: Festival of Lacrima and Acqualagna Truffle Town: Morro d’Alba (AN) Province: Ancona Date: 16th- 18th October 2015
Fair dedicated to the Lacrima wine, truffle and typical products and handicraft. It will be possible to discover the successful match between these two Marche Quality Wine and Food and also taste traditional dishes or snacks made with the DOC-awarded Lacrima di Morro d'Alba wine and Acqualagna truffle! Morro d'Alba today retains many vestiges of its past: the walls and the “Shoe” interior walkway, a beautiful underground, the Town Hall, the church of San Gaudenzio and that of SS. Annunziata. The Tool Museum houses a collection of sharecroppers’ objects.
Info event: Municipality of Morro d’Alba Tel: 0731 63013 http://www.comune.morrodalba.an.it ; www.morrodalba.an.it ; www.comune.morrodalba.an.it
Title: Festival of Lunano Chestnut Town: Lunano (PU) Province: Pesaro Urbino Date: 16th to 18th October 2015
Lunano hosts the traditional "Chestnut Festival": an opportunity to enjoy the famous chestnuts of Monte della Croce. The whole town is involved in the enhancement of this renowned local produce. Lunano was an ancient garrison belonging to the “Comitato di Montefeltro”, from which it was possible to control the various roads branching off along the valleys. On top of a hill stand the ruins of the ‘200-Century Castle Lunano, consisting of a medieval tower with surrounding military fortification, according to
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historians attributed to Francesco di Giorgio Martini. To be mentioned is the Convent of Monte Illuminato, situated on a hill, 451 m. above sea level. Here is the place where St. Francis restored sight to a young blind and where frescoes of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries are preserved. Info event: Municipality of Lunano http://www.festadellacastagnalunano.it Tel: 0722 70126
Title: Autunno Flavours in Montefalcone Appennino Town: Montefalcone Appennino (FM) Province: Fermo Date: 10th and 11th October 2015 In Montefalcone, in the second weekend of October every year, an event called "Tastes of Autumn" is organized. For the occasion, the old cellars are opened and the town is decorated with the colors and flavors of autumn: walking along the streets of the town in a delicious gastronomic journey made of the best dishes of local cuisine, from appetizers to desserts. Street artists also enliven the event. Truffles, cheese, walnuts, chestnuts, Pink Apples, honey and much more can be bought in markets of typical products. Info event: Pro Loco Duemila Tel: 0734 786025 E-mail: [email protected] ; http://xoomer.virgilio.it/prolocoduemila/slide/home_.html
Title: 78th Grape Festival Town: Cupramontana Province: Ancona
Date: 1st to 4th October 2015
This is one of Italy’s most ancient “grape festivals”: the first one took place on 23rd September 1928 and since then for decades on the first Sunday of October and the three previous days. The festival witnesses a centuries old heritage of traditions, culture and farming: traditional dances, including the "ratchet ", are performed by local folk groups; you can also enjoy traditional songs that were sung during harvest time accompanied by accordions. The members of the neighboring towns participate in the The Palio of Verdicchio, that is a crushing grape’s race. The floats in the parade are the key moment of the festival. The stands , locally called "huts ", supply grapes, wine and the typical produce of the local gastronomy.
info event: Municipality of Cupramontana www.sagradelluva.com
tel: 0731 786811 e-mail: [email protected]
Title Biosalus National Festival of Biologic and holistic Wellness Town: Urbino Province: Pesaro Urbino
Date: 3rd and 4th October 2015
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A Festival of national importance and with free admittance, it is organized by the Institute of Natural Medicine and is rich of unmissable appointments with the well-being and not only. Urbino is the ancient Unesco city in Marche, whose Ducal Palace, example of Renaissance architecture, is home to the Marche National Picture Gallery and houses masterpieces of art. Next to the Ducal Palace is the Cathedral and in it two masterpieces by Federico Barocci. In it also the Albani Diocesan Museum and, in the crypt, the Oratory della Grotta. info event: Institute of Natural Medicine www.biosalusfestival.it tel: 0722.351420 e-mail: [email protected]
Title: Ancient Tastes and the Richness of the Woods Town: Cessapalombo Province: Macerata
Date: 4th, 10th and 11th October 2015
In Montalto in Cessapalombo, once land of the Carbonari, located in the enchanting scenery of the Monti Sibillini National Park, are shown the ancient food and wine and rural traditions, and all the arts and crafts of the mountain people of Macerata. For the occasion, there will be cultural and natural guided tours.
info event: www.prolococessapalombo.it e-mail: [email protected] ; [email protected]
Title: Una domenica andando per Primi (A Sunday enjoying Main Courses) Town: Arcevia Province: Ancona
Date: 4th , 11th, 18th and 25th October 2015
This event is not to be missed! “Una domenica andando per primi” (A Sunday enjoying Main Courses) takes place in the lovely town of Arcevia in October. Here you will have the chance to taste the best local produce cooked the traditional marchigian way. Arcevia and its mostly hilly surroundings boast a truly wonderful location set between the Apennine mountains of Umbria and the Marche to the west and the Adriatic Sea to the east. Also to be visited the nine castles of the surrounding area, the State Archaeological Museum and much more.
info event: www.arceviaweb.it
tel: 0731. 984561
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Title: Leguminaria Town: Appignano Province: Macerata
Date: 16th, 17th and 18th Ottobre 2015
Three "no stop" days to rediscover the good food: lentils topped with sausage, chickpeas and beans tasted in pottery produced by workshops in Appignano. Leguminaria is also the market of agricultural production, tasting workshops, meetings and a national exhibition of ceramics and pottery.
info event: Municipality of Appignano www.leguminaria.it
tel: 0733 57521 e-mail: [email protected]
Title: Autumn Festival in Acquasanta Terme Town: Acquasanta Terme Province: Ascoli Piceno Date: 17th and 18th October 2015
Folklore, gastronomy and local crafts are the main attractions of this festival. In the gastronomic centre in Piazza Roma it will be served dishes made with Marroni (chestnut Browns), such as the "Timballo with Browns" that has garnered much success in the previous edition, and roast pork with chestnuts and pink apples from Monti della Laga . Other specialties are polenta topped with rustic sauce of costatelle pork and sausages, also in its white version with mushrooms. To be tasted is also a lentil soup with wooden flavored and fried olives, roast sausages from local producers and many other goodies. To cheer this two-days, lots of music and fun for adults and for children, whom much space has been given… Info event: Pro Loco Acquasanta Terme www.comune.acquasantaterme.ap.it Tel: 0736 801291 Title: Chestnut and Chestnut Honey Festival in Uscerno in Montegallo Town: Montegallo Province: Ascoli Piceno Date: 17th and 18th October 2015 Saturday 17 th and Sunday 18 th October in Uscerno, Montegallo, it will take place the 5th edition of the Chestnut and Chestnut Honey Festival. Every year it counts more and more tourists and fans. The opening of gastronomic stalls will be on Saturday 17 th at 7,00 p.m. and until late at night it will be possible to buy local products such as honey, saffron, meats and cheese, truffles, cooked wine and you will also enjoy grilled sausages and roasted chestnuts. On Sunday 18th at 12.00 a.m. opening of gastronomic stalls offering "Everything cooked as once, in the square" along with popular music until late at night. At 5.00 p.m. a short film on the growing and picking of chestnuts will be screened to make this wonderful and fascinating world known to all participants. Info event: Municipality of Montegallo Tel: 0736 806122 E mail: [email protected] [email protected]
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Title: Incanto d'autunno (Autumn Charm) Town: Morrovalle Province: Macerata
Date: 11th October 2015
It is full autumn and in the charming and industrious town of Morrovalle, worldwide known for the production of high quality shoes, you can taste agricultural products served in delicious local dishes: frescarelli, polenta beans with pork rind, meat, pancakes, traditional sweets, chestnuts and mulled wine. Also to be mentioned the famous historical re-enactment of the "unwrapped": a manual operation of removal of corn leaves.
info event: www.comune.morrovalle.mc.it e-mail: [email protected]
Titole: Chestnut Fair in the Square of Smerillo Town: Smerillo Province: Fermo Date: 18th October 2015 During this event, which is one of the most important dedicated to the chestnut, fruit of the season, you will find food tastings and several side events. Smerillo , also called the "roof of The Marche", houses the Museum of Fossils and Minerals, the Children's Art Gallery Museum and the Contemporary Art Gallery. The remains of the ancient Castrum Castelli are the castle walls and the medieval fortress. Among the churches deserve to be named the Church of St. Martino al Faggio with its mighty Romanesque tower, the Church of St. Peter and St. Catherine's Church. Info event: Municipality of Smerillo tel: 0734 79124
Title: Sapori d'Autunno (Autumn Flavours) Town: Montefano Province: Macerata
Date: 24th and 25th October 2015
In Montefano, agricultural autumn products can be tasted wisely proposed in traditional dishes: polenta and codfish, boiled with gnugni -a kind of wild grass-, beans with pork rind, pancakes and much more, all served with wines from local wineries. For culture lovers, you can admire the Teatro La Rondinella, Carradori Palace, churches, museums and the permanent exhibition on the traditions of the territory.
info event: www.prolocomontefano.it e-mail: [email protected]
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Title: "Marrone che Passione", Browns what a passion, in Trisungo of Arquata del Tronto Town: Arquata del Tronto Province: Ascoli Piceno Date: 24th and 25 th October 2015
La sagra autunnale del "Marrone che Passione" si svolge tutti gli anni a Trisungo di Arquata del Tronto nell'ultima domenica di ottobre. In questa giornata la frazione ospita gli stand dei vari produttori del Comune di Arquata che vendono le prelibatezze della montagna: ospite d'onore è, ovviamente, il marrone, pregiato frutto dei castagneti della zona, ma non mancano di certo salumi, crostate e tante altre bontà fatte in casa, accompagnate dall'immancabile vino cotto, che bolle vivace nei pentoloni sotto gli occhi dei numerosi visitatori. The autumn festival "Marrone che Passione" (Browns what a Passion) is held every year in Trisungo of Arquata del Tronto on the last Sunday of October. On this day, various producers of the territory sell in stalls delicacies of the mountain: the guest of honor is, of course, the Brown, a precious fruit of the chestnut trees of this area. You can also taste sausages, pies and many other homemade goodness, accompanied by a “cooked wine”, lively boiling in cauldrons.
Info event: 320 8082846 – 0736 809122 – 0736 80824
OPERA
Titolo: 48th Lyrical Season of Tradition Town: Jesi Province: Ancona
Date: 2nd October to 13th December 2015
The program of the 48th “Opera Season of Tradition” at the Pergolesi Theatre of Jesi will be opening on 2nd October with the premiere "The Marriage of Figaro" (production of "La Bottega Peter Maag 2015" in collaboration with the Music Fund Peter Maag) and it will continue with a tribute to Mario del Monaco in the centenary of his birth. The opera season will also see the production of: the "Nabucco" expected on the 14th (preview), 16th and 18th October under the direction of Stefano Monti; "Don Pasquale" on the 11th (preview), 13th and 15th November under the direction of Andrew Swan and finally "The Merry Widow" on the 9th (preview), 11th and 13th December directed by Vittorio Sgarbi.
info event: Ticket Box Teatro G.B. Pergolesi www.fondazionepergolesispontini.com/fps
tel: 0731 202944 e-mail: [email protected]
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Title: Opera Season 2015 Town: Ancona Province: Ancona
Date: 9th and 11th October (La Boheme) – 23rd and 25th October 2015 (Fallstaff)
The titles of the works planned for the opera season of the Teatro delle Muse in Ancona are: "The Boheme by Giacomo Puccini (9th and 11th October 2015); "Fallstaff" (23rd and 25th October 2015) and "Zanetto-opera in act" by Pietro Mascagni, that will be presented in form of concert on a single date.
info event: Fondazione Teatro delle Muse www.teatrodellemuse.org
tel: 071.207841 e-mail: [email protected]
Titole: Opera Season 2015 Town: Fano Province: Pesaro Urbino Date: 26th, 28 th October 2015
Info event: www.teatrodellafortuna.it/
Title: Beatle Story Teatro Ventidio Basso Town: Ascoli Piceno Province: Ascoli Piceno Date: 24th October 2015
Beatle’s Story, the greatest musical Tribute Show dedicated to the FabFour ever held in Italy (exactly 50 years after their Italian tour). This spectacular theatrical tour will cross the entire peninsula.
Info event: http://www.ilteatroventidiobasso.it/beatlestory/
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Title: Enrico IV, Henry IV Town: Fano Province: Fano Date: 16th, 17 th, 18 th October 2015
Considered the theatrical masterpiece of Pirandello, the Sicilian playwright of Six Characters in Search of an Author, Henry IV is a study on the meaning of insanity and on the subject dear to the author of the relationship, complex and eventually inextricable, between man and character, fiction and truth.
Info event: http://www.teatrodellafortuna.it/index.php/fanoteatro/181-enrico-iv
Title: L’Elisir d’Amore by Gaetano Donizetti Town: Fermo Province: Fermo
Date: 15th and 17th October 2015 (Fermo, dell’Aquila Theatre)
Opera lovers must attend "The Elixir of Love" by Gaetano Donizetti staged at the Aquila Theatre of Fermo, on 15th and 17th October 2015. The production takes inspiration from the 2002 edition of the Macerata Opera Festival directed by Saverio Marconi, with scenes by Gabriele Moreschi and costumes by Carla Accoramboni.
info event: Ticket Box Teatro dell’Aquila tel: 0734 284295 e-mail: [email protected]
Title: 27th Fano International Film Festival Town: Fano Province: Pesaro Urbino
Date: 21st to 24th October 2015
Fano International Film Festival has grown over the years in prestige and national and international interest as to become a point of reference for filmmakers, industry insiders and specialized press. It is proposed as a significant and defining meeting and comparison moment for the whole independent Italian and foreign copyright film industry.
info event: www.fanofilmfestival.it e-mail: [email protected]
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Title: Tipicità EXPerience - Gran Tour of Marche 2015 - Overtime Festival Town: Macerata Province: Macerata
Date: 7th to 11th October 2015
An intense journey behind the scenes of authentic sport, great characters and minor disciplines, immersed in ethics, performances and functional nutrition. We are talking about Overtime, the festival of telling and of sports ethics, that will "invade" the old town of Macerata from 7th to 11th October 2015.
info event: www.tipicita.it
HALLOWEEN
Title: 18^ “Halloween - The Feast of the Witches" Town: Corinaldo Province: Ancona Date: 24th e 25th October and 30th and 31st October
This year Halloween is celebrated with "The delirium in all its various forms". Just greeted the Summer and in Corinaldo the organizers of "Halloween - the Feast of the Witches” think of taking care of the thousands of tourists who annually flock to the historic center one of the most beautiful villages in Italy on 24th, 25 th, 30 th and 31st October. As per tradition, a month before the theme of the competition is revealed, being this time ®Miss Witch, the witch of the third millennium. A bit of history. ®"Halloween – the Feast of the Witches" started in 1998 as a joke, from an idea of the Pro Loco of Corinaldo, with the aim to seasonally adjust the flow of tourists. ®"Halloween – the Feast of the Witches" of Corinaldo has since then attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors /viewers and a number of characters from the world of cinema, culture and showbiz. Kids can participate in both workshops and animations although the focus remains ®Zucchino, the mascotte of the event. Children are undoubtedly the stars of this four-days open air Halloween amusement park. Still you can find attractions such as the tunnel of fear, fearful places and science pills, always Halloween centered ... so gear up with pointy hats, chilling laughter and a great desire to play at the Italy's most famous "Witches’ festival".
Info event: Tourist Association Pro Loco Corinaldo
Tel: 071 679047 E-mail: www.missstrega.it
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SPORT – ACTIVE TOURISM
Titolo: Gran Fondo Città di Porto Sant’Elpidio - Trofeo del Mare e della Calzatura Comune: Porto Sant’Elpidio Provincia: Fermo
Date: 18 Ottobre 2015
On 18th October 2015 the city of Porto Sant' Elpidio will host the "Gran Fondo City of Porto Sant' Elpidio - Trophy of Sea and Shoes", valid for the Italian championship of amateur cycling.
info event: Municipality of Porto Sant’Elpidio (Tourism Office) www.elpinet.it ; www.granfondocittadiportosantelpidio.it
tel: 0734.908263 e-mail: [email protected]
FESTIVAL MULTIDISCIPLINARI
Title: Fair of San Luca and of Urbania’s Women Town: Urbania Province: Pesaro Urbino Date: 24th and 25 th October 2015
There comes the traditional appointment with the autumn fairs in Urbania! The ancient Casteldurante will be stormed by over 300 stalls where you can find everything: from clothing to shoes, from home furnishings to confectionary, from flowers to local products, from furniture to fittings. On this occasion the "30^ Mycological Show, fruit and plants of the forest" will be opened to the public. Among the attractions of Urbania, famous since the Renaissance for its ceramics, is Palazzo Ducale, in whose historic cellars is the Museum of Agriculture and Crafts. also to be visited countless churches, the amazing Cemetery of the Mummies, the Diocesan Museum with a collection of ceramics, the Cathedral of St. Cristoforo and the Bramante theater. In the immediate vicinity is the Ducal Park or Barco, hunting location of the Dukes of Urbino, with its large villa started by Francesco di Giorgio Martini.
Info event: Municipality of Urbania Tel: 0722 313111 E-mail: [email protected]
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NOVEMBER
MADE IN MARCHE. TASTE KM.0 APPOINTMENTS WITH TASTE
Title: 19^ Diamanti a Tavola (Diamonds at the Table) Town: Amandola Province: Fermo Date: 31st October 2015 – 9th November 2015 For the past eighteen years “Diamonds at the Table”, White Truffle Fair of the Sibillini, has been promoting and enhancing the most prominent fruit of Amandola’s woods of and of Fermo’s countryside. “White Chef” is an event within an event, that showcases some of the most renowned chefs in the Marche: Aurelio Damiani, Enrico Mazzaroni, Rosaria Morganti, Sabrina Tuzi and Errico Recanati. Two elements are common across the five leading chefs: the continuous research characterizing the dishes and the careful study of the local ingredients used. The scheduled cooking shows will be a great opportunity to discover the secrets of the chefs and explore new frontiers in the world of truffle. info event: Pro Loco Comune di Amandola www.prolocoamandola.org/home
Title: Saperi e sapori della Mela Rosa (Knowledge and Taste of the Pink Apple) Town: Monte San Martino Province: Macerata Date: 7th and 8th November 2015
Tasty appointment aimed at safeguarding and promoting the Saporosa (tasty) Pink Apple from the Sibillini Mountains, a precious fruit typical of our inland, in danger of extinction. The Pink Apple belongs to the food and wine peasant culture: it used to be kept in special apple cellars covered with straw and besides being consumed as it is, it was used for tasty recipes that can now be tasted at the stand, in restaurants and farmhouses in Monte San Martino. Moreover, you can participate in guided tours to the apple orchards or visit churches with Crivelli's famous paintings. The event hosts a major regional event dedicated to apple cultivation.
info event: www.comune.montesanmartino.mc.it e-mail: [email protected]
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Title: 10th “Appassimenti Aperti” (Open Grapes drying) Town: Serrapetrona Province: Macerata
Date: 8th and 15th November 2015
“Appassimenti Aperti” is a unique opportunity to admire the extraordinary walls of bunches of grapes: thanks to a free shuttle service you can reach the wineries and the "Drying", where the grapes are left to dry for months. The rendez-vous is on 8th and 15th November in Serrapetrona, a charming small village nestled in the Monti Azzurri (Blue Mountains), in the heart of the Macerata area. The event is organized by the Marche Institute for Wine Protection and the Committees for the protection of Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG and Serrapetrona DOC wines. The Committees Serrapetrona DOCG and Serrapetrona DOC wines are two denominations marked by a very strong identity, based on a deep bond with the territory. info event: www.appassimentiaperti.it e-mail: [email protected]
Title: “Festa dell’olio nuovo” (Festival of the New Oil) of Scapezzano in Senigallia Town: Senigallia Province: Ancona Date: 11th and 15 th November 2015
The “Festival of the New Oil” was born in 2002 thanks to the collaboration between ARCI "Pro Scapezzano" , ACLI Scapezzano, the Scapezzano Social Centre and the mills of the area. Its aim is to promote the local olive oil which becomes the protagonist of tasting of culinary delights in Scapezzano and an excuse to explore Senigallia, a town famous for its velvet beach, its waterfront and its most famous Rotonda, the town symbol. In the historical centre of Senigallia tourists also have the chance to visit the Fortress Roveresca, Palazzo Mastai Ferretti -birthplace of Pope Pio IX- the Dome and the Portici Ercolani made of Istrian stone. Not to be missed is the archaeological area "La Fenice", discovered during the construction of the homonymous theater. In the hinterland, in a panoramic position, is the Renaissance church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, which houses a valuable painting by Perugino and in the premises of its Convent a History Museum of sharecropping
Info event: http://www.comune.senigallia.an.it E-mail: [email protected]
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Titole: Cantine Aperte “Open Cellars” on San Martino’s Day Date: 15th November 2015
San Martino in Cantina becomes 'Open Cellars on San Martino'. The autumn meeting of Movimento Turismo del Vino (Wine Tourism Welcoming) starts on Sunday, 15th November, throughout Italy. Though having a new look, the aim will always be the joy of sharing with the many fans the tasting of the last grape harvest together with seasonal products. So are the MTV cellars prepared to welcoming visitors: offering tastings, lunches with winemakers and many other activities until sunset.
Info event: [email protected] Tel: 071 898232 E-mail: http://www.movimentoturismovino.it
Title: Cicerchia Bean Festival in Serra De’ Conti Town: Serra de’ Conti Province: Pesaro Urbino Date: 27th- 29 th November 2015
The festival celebrates the Cicerchia Bean, a poor legume that was for centuries part of the food culture of the Marche. In evocative and famous taverns and diners of the old town, this traditional grass pea will be offered in a variety of versions, along with a number of other typical culinary products. There will also be folk groups, street artists, art exhibitions, shows and flea markets. Serra de' Conti has been awarded the " Agriculture Green Flag" thanks to its agricultural and tourist policy in favor of environmental and landscape protection and the enhancement of local products. The terracotta walls surrounding the oldest part of town are a good example of urban plan dating back to the thirteenth century, then modified. Passing the monumental gate of the Medieval Cross, one of the most important examples of military architecture of the area, you enter the medieval village. The monastery with the church of St. Mary Magdalene, dating fourteenth and seventeenth centuries, is perhaps the town’s symbol that has joined the cloistered convent to the town. The church, rich in stucco and paintings, preserves monumental carved wooden candlesticks and a valuable embroidered frontal altar. The visit to the "Museum of monastic Arts ", true place of the soul, follows a theatrical and tactile route that allows you to discover the religious life of the convent. Other churches to be mentioned are the Baroque church of the Holy Cross, dated second half of the sixteenth century, and the church of San Michele with Romanesque-Gothic elements, founded by the Benedictines in 1290, in which you can still see frescoes of Marche school realized between the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries.
Info event: Association Festa della Cicerchia Tel: 0731 871711 E-mail: http://www.cicerchiadiserradeconti.it
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Title: Cartoceto DOP Festival and 39th Oil and Olive Exhibition and market Town: Cartoceto Province: Pesaro Urbino Date: 8th and 15th November 2015
Traditional event of promotion of the extra virgin olive oil. Stalls with oil tasting and typical products, opening of mills and local wineries.
info event: Municipality of Cartoceto www.comune.cartoceto.pu.it
tel: +39 0721 898123 e-mail: [email protected]
Title: Cantine Aperte e castagnata (open Wineries and chestnut taste) Town: Pollenza Province: Macerata
Date: 13th, 14th and 15th November 2015
An event where it is brought back to life the ancient tradition of "cellars" as places where people could eat and drink wines produced by local farmers. Traditional dishes and recipes, agricultural market, cultural guided tours, wine tastings and much more.
info event: www.comune.pollenza.mc.it e-mail: [email protected]
Title: Sibillini In Rosa (Sibillini Mountains in Pink) Town: Montedinove Province: Ascoli Piceno
Date: 2nd and 3rd November 2015
"Sibillini in rosa" is aimed at enhancing the Pink Apple as excellence of the mountain territory through a series of initiatives that boost the existing agribusiness features through the creation of a brand: the Sibillini Mountains, indeed, to consolidate a lifestyle, sharing a single strong image based on a proposal of interpretation of the landscape and of recognizable products.
info event: Montedinove Municipality - www.comune.montedinove.ap.it
tel: +39 0736829410 e-mail: [email protected]
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OPERA
Title: Madama Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini Town: Ascoli Piceno, Fano and Fermo Province: Ascoli Piceno, Pesaro Urbino and Fermo
Date: 19th and 21st November 2015 (Ascoli Piceno, Ventidio Basso Theatre) 26th and 28th November 2015 (Fano, Della Fortuna Theatre) 3rd and 5th December 2015 (Fermo, Dell’Aquila Theatre”).
Opera lovers can attend "Madame Butterfly" by Giacomo Puccini, a production hosted at the Theatre "Ventidio Basso" in Ascoli Piceno where it will open on 19th and 21st November and then will move to the Theater "della Fortuna" in Fano where it will be staged on 26th and 28th November. The show will be re-equipped at the Theatre "dell'Aquila" in Fermo, on 3rd and 5th December 2015.
info event: Ticket Office Theatre “Ventidio Basso”; Ticket Office Theatre “dell’Aquila”; Ticket Office Theatre “della Fortuna” tel: +39 0736 244970; +39 0734 284295; +39 0721 800750 e-mail: [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected]
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MULTIDISCIPLINARY FESTIVALS
Title: La Festa d'Autunno (Autumn Festival) in Piticchio Town: Arcevia Province: Ancona Date: 5th to 8th November 2015
The Autumn Festival in Piticchio is a great event that combines tradition and fun with entertainment and local dishes to be tasted in the striking cellars of the castle. The castle, built 400 meters above sea level in the second half of the twelfth century and on a hill almost circular, is one of the most beautiful and best preserved of the Arcevia area. The beautiful walkway allows you to enjoy a wide view. Moreover, in the parish church of San Sebastiano you can admire an impressive altarpiece of carved and gilded wood (XVI sec.) with deliberately embedded three paintings and two tablets, masterpiece of Ercole Ramazzani’s maturity (90s of '500). In the small village, the most prestigious monument is the Collegiate Church of St. Medard, which houses two paintings by Luca Signorelli, a glazed terracotta altarpiece by Giovanni Della Robbia and a Judgement by Ercole Ramazzini. Of particular interest is the complex of San Francesco, also a cultural pole, as it houses the State Archaeological Museum, one of the most important Historical Archives in the region and the permanent exhibition of the works of three great twentieth century artists linked to Arcevia: Quirino Ruggeri, Edgardo Mannucci and Bruno d'Arcevia. The surroundings of the country are characterized by so-called "Castelli" (Castles) including the picturesque fortified villages of Palazzo, Piticchio, Loretello, Nidastore and Avacelli, in which parish you can admire a terracotta altarpiece of the Madonna of the Rosary, attributed to Fra’ Mattia Della Robbia. Nearby, on a small hill, it stands the Romanesque church of St. Ansovino (eleventh Century).
Info event: Association Amici di Piticchio E-mail: [email protected] http://www.piticchio.it
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DECEMBER
Title: Christmas in Urbino - Presepe Vivente Rinascimentale (live Nativity Scene) Town: Urbino Province: Pesaro Urbino
Date: from 6th December 2015 to January 2016
Not to be missed the " Renaissance Live Nativity Scene in Urbino 2015" set in the picturesque Palazzo Albani in the courtyard of which the Shepherds's Adoration by Perugino will be rebuilt. Piazza della Repubblica will instead host the markets and the courtyard of College Raffaello will be the place of tournaments, workshops for children and historical games. Piazza della Repubblica will be then enlivened by a Renaissance historical market in which trades dating to the ‘400s will be showed, faithfully recalling miniatures of the time. Palazzo Nuovo will instead be enlivened thanks to the aforementioned Renaissance Living Nativity, but also thanks to exhibitors and crafts sellers related to the world of nativity scenes. The result will be a path of high quality craftsmanship within the picturesque palace in the heart of Urbino.
info event: Communication Office, Departments of Culture and Tourism of the City of Urbino tel: +39 0722 309222; +39 0722 3091 e-mail: www.urbinonews.it
Title: “Swan Lake” Town: Ascoli Piceno – Theatre “Ventidio Basso” Province: Ascoli Piceno Date: 15th December 2015
Swan Lake, perhaps the most famous ballet in the world, continues to keep intact all its charm for the lunar atmosphere accompanying Odette’s appearance, for the dual role of Odette-Odile, white swan and black swan and for the eternal struggle between Good and Evil. Info event: http://www.ilteatroventidiobasso.it/il-lago-dei-cigni/
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SPECIAL CHRISTMAS
Title: Candles in Candelara – Christmas Market Town: Candelara Province: Pesaro Urbino Date: 28th, 29th November, 5th,6th,7th,8th,12th,13th December 2015
“Candele in Candelara” is the first Italian Christmas market dedicated to candles. It confirms its growing success prolonging the duration, for the second consecutive year, to three weekends, to allow thousands of visitors from all over Italy to admire the most suggestive and colorful festival dedicated to candles. The festival is this year enriched with important news. Info event: www.candelara.com Tel: 0721 286693 e-mail: [email protected]
Title: Christmas in Urbino - Presepe Vivente Rinascimentale (live Nativity Scene) – Weinter Duke Festival Town: Urbino Province: Pesaro Urbino
Date: from 6th December 2015 to January 2016
Not to be missed the " Renaissance Live Nativity Scene in Urbino 2015" set in the picturesque Palazzo Albani in which courtyard the Shepherds's Adoration by Perugino will be rebuilt. Piazza della Repubblica will instead host the markets and the courtyard of College Raffaello will be the place of tournaments, workshops for children and historical games. Piazza della Repubblica will be then enlivened by a Renaissance historical market in which trades dating to the ‘400s will be showed, faithfully recalling miniatures of the time. Palazzo Nuovo will instead be enlivened thanks to the aforementioned Renaissance Living Nativity, but also thanks to exhibitors and crafts sellers related to the world of nativity scenes. The result will be a path of high quality craftsmanship within the picturesque palace in the heart of Urbino.
info event: Communication Office, Departments of Culture and Tourism of the City of Urbino tel: +39 0722 309222; +39 0722 3091 e-mail: www.urbinonews.it
Title: Christmas markets in the City of Beer Town: Apecchio Province: Pesaro Urbino Date: 6th December 2015
Many gift ideas, chestnuts and mulled wine, hot chocolate, soft music, creativity workshops for children, highly selected exhibitors, this all in Apecchio, an ancient village belonging to the Mountain Community of
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“Catria and Nerone”. It preserves various Renaissance relics and vestiges left by the “Ubaldini” counts, including the beautiful Palazzo Ubaldini, whose basements house the interesting Fossils and Minerals Museum of Monte Nerone. Not to be missed in the hamlet Colombara, at the foot of Monte Nerone, is the Globe of Peace, the largest ever built, included in the Guinness World Records. Info event: Comune di Apecchio Tel: 0722 989004 www.comune.apecchio.ps.it
E-mail: [email protected]
Title: In the Castle of Santa Claus (Babbo Natale)
Town: Frontone Province: Pesaro Urbino Date: 29th November, 6th/7th/8th/13th December 2015
A castle full of surprises! Christmas gift ideas and an absolutely charming atmosphere enliven the ancient Castle of Frontone on 29th November – 6th/7th/8th/13th December 2015. In a splendid scenery dominated by the 1701 mt Mount Catria, Frontone is waiting for you with the thirteenth edition of "In the Castle of Santa Claus..." – A Christmas Market in the Castle of Frontone (XI Century). A great reason to experience this territory, nestled between Umbria and Marche, in the hinterland of the Province of Pesaro Urbino. It all starts from the Town Hall Square, where visitors wait for the arrival of a shuttle bus, under a majestic Christmas tree. The climb is exciting because, after a few minutes, you can already see the castle in its hushed atmosphere. Just got off, tourists are fascinated right away by this limestone medieval town, while the Horse by Dall'Osso, an iron and copper sculpture, with its mane in the wind greets the Massif Catria and welcomes visitors at the entrance to the castle. Chestnuts and mulled wine, Santa Claus specially invited for children who take part in the event, exhibitors selected by an internal committee of the Pro Loco to offer guests impeccable quality products to be found along the numerous heated rooms of the Castle. In the past, the Castle of Frontone was a fortification of border and surveillance in the area crossed by the Romans to reach the Adriatic, and the last stronghold of the Duchy of Montefeltro between '400 and' 500.
Info event: Municipality of Frontone Tel.: 339 8429426
Title: Christmas Castle Town: Gradara Province: Pesaro Urbino Date: from 29th November 2015 to 6th January 2016
Do not miss out on holidays the numerous initiatives, which range from traditional handcrafts to gift ideas in the shops of the historical center, from entertainment and music activities to wine tasting and guided tours in the castle of Paolo and Francesca and in its basement. For the occasion, it will open the "Santa Claus’ House", with its goblins and fire-eaters. The Fortress of Gradara and its fortified village are one of the
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best preserved medieval structures in Italy. The Castle, rich in Renaissance frescoes, is scenery of the unfortunate love of Paolo and Francesca, immortalized by the verses in Canto V of Inferno in Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy. To be visited the walkways on the battlements, the Historical Museum, the Caves of Gradara, the Church of St. John and the Garden of Olive Trees in Via Cappuccini. Info event: Pro Loco www.gradara.org
tel.: 0541 964115
Title: Christmas “Ciocco Visciola” Town: Pergola Province: Pesaro Urbino Date: from 6th to 8 th December 2015
Not to be missed and a unique opportunity to visit the Magical World of Santa Claus. The theme of the new edition is " Christmas Cioccovisciola ". This year has been set up a space dedicated to Santa Claus and his world, where both children and adults can have fun and participate in many initiatives in the magical Christmas atmosphere. This festival combines chocolate and Christmas pastries to markets, traditions, artists, gift ideas and local products, along downtown streets. Pergola is famous for its truffles and for the famous Gilt Bronzes from Cartoceto. The bronzes date back to the Julio-Claudian period (between 50 and 30 a. C.) and represent the only gilded bronze group in the world coming from the Roman period to today. It was found by chance in the countryside and is currently housed in the Museum of the Gilded Bronzes of the city. Moreover, Pergola, also known as the city of the hundred churches, is rich in precious works of art. Info event: Municipality of Pergola www.magicomondodibabbonatale.it www.comune.pergola.pu.it Tel.: 0721 73731 E-mail: [email protected]
Title: Markets, Concerts, Taste and historical, cultural and traditional events Town: Pesaro Province: Pesaro Urbino Date: from 5th December 2015 to 6th January 2016
Markets, shopping, Christmas carols, candlelight dinners immersed in culture and tradition, Christmas handcraft, herbalists and opening of museums, monuments and libraries. The shops of the city centre promote through Sunday openings and entertainment activities and they create some sort of "market", by setting up stalls with their products, in the streets of the old town. A packed schedule to spend one's holidays, with more than 200 events in five weeks and a choice which goes from shopping to gifts, art, music and culture. There will also be the opportunity to visit palaces, museums and libraries, and for good food lovers… food and wine tasting. Finally, meetings with experts and workshops for children, entertainment and much more are organized. Pesaro is known for its low and sandy coast. To be visited: the Palazzo Ducale, the birthplace of Gioachino Rossini, the Cathedral with a double mosaic floor, the Villino Ruggeri as a splendid example of Art Nouveau, the Renaissance jewels of Villa Caprile and Villa Imperiale.
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Info event: Municipality of Pesaro (Tourism Office) Telefono: 0721 387107 Sito web: http://www.turismopesaro.it/
Title: Nativity of St. Mark Town: Fano Province: Pesaro Urbino Date: from 25th December 2015 to 6th January 2016
Located in the cellars of the eighteenth-century Palazzo Fabbri, the crib will cover an area of almost 350 square meters, with 50 scenes (dioramas) depicting biblical scenes from the Old and New Testament. The characters of various sizes set up in a Palestinian landscape and rebuilt with realism and care for details, are characterized by the movement. The city of Fano, the ancient and noble Fanum Fortunae, was an important sacred centre dedicated to the Goddess of Fortune. Roman settlement, it has many monuments (dating back to the Augustan era), such as the Arch of Augustus that is the door to the ancient Via Flaminia. From the Malatesta period the city maintains a monumental court with beautiful late-Gothic mullioned windows and a Renaissance loggia. In the city centre to be visited is the sixteenth century Fountain of Fortune, in front of which is the Historical theatre of the same name, formerly Palazzo della Ragione. In the immediate surroundings of Fano is the unmissable Hermitage of Monte Giove, a place of prayer and meditation.
Event info: Fano (Tourism Office) www.turismofano.com
tel.: 0721 887314
Title: #ILNATALEPIU'... MARKETS, EVENTS, TOURS, ART, HISTORY, TRADITION Town: Fano
Province: Pesaro Urbino
Date: from 6th December 2015 to 6th January 2016
The city of Fano, the ancient and noble Fanum Fortunae, was an important sacred centre dedicated to the Goddess of Fortune. Roman settlement, it has many monuments (dating back to the Augustan era), such as the Arch of Augustus that is the door to the ancient Via Flaminia. From the Malatesta period the city maintains a monumental court with beautiful late-Gothic mullioned windows and a Renaissance loggia. In the city centre to be visited is the sixteenth century Fountain of Fortune, in front of which is the Historical theatre of the same name, formerly Palazzo della Ragione. In the immediate surroundings of Fano is the unmissable Hermitage of Monte Giove, a place of prayer and meditation.
Info event: Municipality of Fano, Tourism Office Tel: 0721 887314 e-mail: www.turismofano.com
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Title: National Day of the Epiphany (della Befana) City: Urbania
Province: Pesaro Urbino
Dates: from 2nd to 6th January, 2016
In memory of ancient customs, Urbania is a candidate as the most original and suitable town to host the "House of the Epiphany." This festival is important for many reasons, the first one of is, undoubtedly, the rediscovery of the pedagogical meaning related to Befana, as well as the folk and traditional aspect of this character in children’s imaginary. Urbania, the ancient Castel Durante, since the Renaissance has been renowned for the splendor of its ceramics. Among its attractions, the sixteenth century Palazzo Ducale, in whose historic cellars is the Museum of the History of Agriculture and Crafts, countless Churches, the unique Cemetery of the Mummies, the Diocesan Museum with its collection of ceramics, the Cathedral of San Cristoforo and the Teatro Bramante.
Info event: City of Urbania www.labefana.com
Tel.: Pro Loco Casteldurante 0722 317211
Title: It’s Christmas time - Mombaroccio in Festa City: Mombaroccio
Province: Pesaro Urbino
Dates: 28th and 29th November and 5th -6th and 7th -8th December 2015
Since the opening of the market until 9:00 p.m., inside the Medieval village of Mombaroccio it’s a succession of events and entertainment. Market of artistic crafts, tastes, traditions, music, lights, and colours of the typical Christmas atmosphere. Exceptional snowfalls are taking place at sunset, accompanied by the music of pipers until reaching the Nativity. Particular attention to children who can immerse themselves in the magic of the Winter Landscape, or in the House of Santa Claus, where Santa Claus himself will tell tales and receive the letters. The space of the Municipal Theatre will be entirely dedicated to children with puppet shows, recited and sand animation tales. Also, a market of typical products will be within the "Cloister of Flavours", where some of the culinary excellence of our territory can be tasted. Again art and culture, throughout the event, the Museum of Rural Life (museum which participated in the creation of the historical movie "Il Giovane Favoloso" by Martone), Sacred Art, Embroidery and the Laboratory of Galileo and Guidubaldo can be visited.
Event info: Pro Loco Mombaroccio www.prolocomombaroccio.it
E-mail: [email protected]
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Title: Presepe Paese (Nativity Scene Town) Town: Mondolfo Province: Pesaro Urbino Date: 26th – 27th December 2015 and 6th January 2016
Mondolfo becomes once again the capital of the crib, with the preparing of Presepe Paese that is a huge nativity scene set up along the old streets and districts of the city centre, with its castle surrounded by a double curtain wall. Completely re-equipped with a new route designed to discover new views of the Castle, Presepe Paese still is the biggest live nativity scene of the mid-Adriatic coast. During the festive season, Mondolfo then annually attracts thousands of visitors thanks to the beauty of its places and the charm of Christmas in a “City Balcony over the Sea”. Free entrance. Info event: Parish of Santa Giustina www.parrocchiamondolfo.it tel. 0721 957257
Title: Presepe vivente (Live Nativity Scene) Town: Piobbico Province: Pesaro Urbino Date: 27th December 2015
Do not miss the live nativity scene in the medieval village of Piobbico. From Piazza Sant'Antonio to Brancaleoni Palace, children and adults dressed in traditional costumes give life to this live crib where animated paintings allow to relive the highlights of the Nativity. Free admission. Opening hours to the public: from 4.30 p.m. till 08.30 p.m. Info event: Municipality of Piobbico www.comune.piobbico.pu.it tel. 0722 986225 e-mail: [email protected]
Titolo: Forum Shopping Town: Fossombrone Province: Pesaro Urbino Date: 8th December 2015 to 6th January 2016
From 8th December to 6 th January 2016, the historical center of Fossombrone will be animated by a Christmas party spirit. From 4.00 p.m. festive lights and bright trees will frame this natural shopping centre with its more than 80 shops open. In addition to this, you are offered a traditional show of Snow & Show (artificial snowfall to the rhythm of music and light all along the main street), live music, street artists, the mysterious sound of a magic harp that sounds without strings or cute puzzles and cunning puzzles to play with. Children can also sit to listen to animated fairy tales, see Santa Claus exceptionally arrive with his elves by canoe on the Metauro River to cheer up the children who have been good and live the "Day of Santas" which will all run through the centre to entertain children and adults. Info event: [email protected]
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Title: Following the Comet Town: Montemaggiore al Metauro Province: Pesaro Urbino Date: 6th, 8th and 13th December 2015
No pilgrimage and no observatory from which to get lost in the immensity of the sky, but a different way to draw attention to one of the many pre-Christmas events, somewhere between the sacred and the profane, between religion and materialism. An appointment created in 1998 when the administrators of the City of Montemaggiore al Metauro thought about a new initiative to promote the great mechanized crib made by the parish priest, and at the same time to raise awareness of the historical town center. Something born as a challenge to attract tourists and turned into a regular event with its 18th edition this year. "Following the Comet" is a traditional Christmas market but it's important among the events of this period, being it one of the first experiments of this kind in the hinterland of the province of Pesaro and Urbino. In these 18 years so many offers and side events have been created around the traditional nucleus that the old town centre of Montemaggiore is crowded by people coming for the most various reasons. Some people do not want to miss the crib show: an event exciting children watching "puppets" moving, the day alternating with the night, the running of water… Some people can not wait to find original ideas for their Christmas gifts, some want to enjoy the mix of light and artistic projections, the many exhibitors with art objects, collectibles, curiosities and handcrafts and some are tempted through the delicacies at the Proloco stands: chestnuts and mulled wine, chocolate and biscuits, taverns open for lunch and dinner, stands for fast food with flatbread, pizza and snacks and the Happy Christmas Hour with Beer "Prosit" accompanied by great music until late in the evening. In short, Following the Comet in Montemaggiore means walking along a path leading to know the beauty of the historical center, immersed in a wonderful winter landscape thanks to the twinkling lights and animations. Info event: [email protected]
Title: Wonderland Town: Macerata Feltria Province: Pesaro Urbino Date: 6th, 8th December 2015
Macerata Feltria will also this year be transformed into Wonderland. Fabulous sceneries and stunning lighting effects make the Castle, ancient medieval village of the town, the perfect setting for a "magical world". The true stars of this Wonderland are Children, with their dreams and their imagination, that make adults revive the magic of a "fairy tale".
Info event: 0722 74244 [email protected]
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Title: The Cribs’ Routes Town: Urbino Province: Pesaro Urbino Date: from 5th December 2015 to 6th January 2016
In Urbino it will be held, also this year, the traditional event “the Cribs’ Routes”. Tens of cribs will be set up in the streets, in the squares, in historical buildings and in the Oratories of the city. “The Cribs’ Routes” presents a rich program of initiatives, concerts and Christmas carols. A further point of excellence will be set up inside the building where the cribs will be located on display, together with excellent antiques and jewelry and works by artisans of Urbino and the surrounding area. Reenactments and parades, drums and fire shows. The Ducal Palace, example of Renaissance architecture and home to the “Galleria Nazionale delle Marche” (National Art Gallery of the Marche), houses art masterpieces. Next to it stands the Cathedral, with its two masterpieces by Federico Barocci. Here it is also housed the Diocesan Museum Alban and, in the crypt, the Oratory della Grotta. Not to be missed are St. Joseph and St. John's oratories, Raphael’s home-museum and the Albornoz Fortress. Info event: [email protected] tel. 0722 2613, fax: 07222441
Title: Live Nativity Scene
Town: Genga Province: Ancona
Date: 26th December 2015
The live nativity scene in Genga is the largest in the world by extension; it covers an area of about 30,000 square meters inside the Frasassi Gorge, in the homonymous Park. The crib was first performed in 1981 from an idea of some people from Genga. Since then, the "Friends of the crib" organize two performances a year. The great work of setting up is carried out with passion and intelligence by the inhabitants of Genga who spend most of their time, skills and expertise to relive the event that changed the world history. The event is attended by about 300 people, committed to relive the traditions that have sustained and animated the daily life of this area. Along the path that leads to the Nativity, shepherds, fishermen and farmers intent on their work, mark the ascent to the event contemplation being celebrated. Info event: www.presepedigenga.it
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FESTIVAL
Title: Festival del Cortometraggio Italiano “Corto Dorico” Comune: Ancona Provincia: Ancona Date: dal 5 al 12 Dicembre 2015
The twelfth edition of "Short Doric" Ancona Film Festival will be held from 5th to 12th December 2015, with the co-organization of Nie Wiem and Municipality of Ancona, the contribution of Mibact, Region Marche, Foundation Marche Cinema Multimedia and the support of the Polytechnic University of Marche, Cooss Marche, Coop Adriatica, iGuzzini and Amnesty International Italia. Under the artistic direction of Daniel Ciprì, among the sponsors of the festival, along with Steve della Casa and Toni Servillo, the prestigious competition will award the Stamura Prize, established under the auspices of the SEF Stamura sport association. The Best Short Film will be awarded with € 5,000 and a 3D statuette designed by an artist selected by The Hive, coworking and incubator of enterprises of Ancona (www.the-hive.it). Among other prizes to be won, the Amnesty International Italia Award for Human Rights (€ 250), the Nie Wiem Prize for the Best Short Film with social commitment (€ 2,000) and the Cooss Marche Award (€ 500). The final will take place in the picturesque Mole Vanvitelliana of Ancona. Info event: Cultural Association Nie Wiem www.cortodorico.it Tel: 329 8887357 - 349 3479730
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HOW TO GET TO MARCHE
ROADS
MOTORWAY A14 (Bologna - Taranto) crosses the region North-South
The main cities and tourist centres can be aesily reached through secondary roads connecting the coast
to the inland:
-SS3 Flaminia , Roma –Fano crossing Umbria region;
-SS76 Fabriano- Jesi- Ancona, along the Esino river;
-SS77 Foligno- Civitanova Marche, passing through Tolentino and Macerata;
-SS4 Salaria, Roma/Rieti - Ascoli Piceno/San Benedetto del Tronto.
TRAIN
The railway network of the Marche counts of about 380 km and 60 stations:
-line Milano - Ancona - Lecce crosses the region North-Sud. The main seaside towns are connected to the
inland with either trains or buses; -line Rome - Ancona connects the Capital to the Adriatic Sea.
High speed trains called Freccia Rossa connect Milan to Ancona (Milan - Reggio Emilia - Bologna –
Rimini – Pesaro – Ancona);
AIRPORT
The Ancona Airport Raffaello Sanzio connects the Marche to:
Rome, Milan, Munich, Düsseldorf, London, Barcelona, Bruxelles, Moscow.
PORT
The Port of Ancona connects the Marche to:
Greece, Croatia, Albania e Montenegro.
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TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES
Province of Pesaro Urbino
Centro IAT Gabicce Mare Viale della Vittoria, 42 61011 Gabicce Mare (Pu) 0541.954424-0541.953500 [email protected]
Centro IAT Pesaro Viale Trieste, 164 61121 Pesaro (PU) 0721.69341-0721.30462 [email protected]
Centro IAT Fano Piazza XX Settembre 61032Fano (Pu) 0721.803534 -0721.824292 [email protected]
Centro IAT Urbino Via Puccinotti, 35 – 61029 Urbino (Pu) 0722.2613- 0722.2441 [email protected]
Province of Ancona
Centro IAT Senigallia Via Manni, 7 60019 Senigallia (An) 071.7922725-071.7924930 [email protected]
Centro IAT Ancona Via della Loggia, 50 60124 Ancona 071.358991 -071.3589912 [email protected]
Centro IAT Loreto Via Solari, 3 60025 Loreto (An) 071.970276-071.970020 [email protected]
Centro IAT Fabriano Piazza del Comune, 2 60044 Fabriano (An) 0732.625067 - 0732.629791 [email protected]
Province of Macerata Centro IAT Macerata C.so della Repubblica,32 62100 Macerata 0733.234807-0733.266631 [email protected]
Centro IAT Civitanova Marche Corso Umberto I, 193 62012 - Civitanova Marche (Mc) 0733.813967-0733.815027 [email protected]
Centro IAT Sarnano Largo Ricciardi, 1 62028 Sarnano (Mc) 0733.657144-0733.657343 [email protected]
Province of Fermo Centro IAT Fermo Piazza del Popolo, 6 63900 Fermo (FM) 0734.227940-0734.2215120 [email protected]
Centro IAT Porto San Giorgio Via Oberdan, 5 63822 Porto San Giorgio (Fm) 0734.684868 -0734.678461 [email protected]
Province of Ascoli Piceno
Centro IAT San Benedetto del Tronto Via Cristoforo Colombo, 5l 63074 San Benedetto del Tronto (Ap) 0735.781179-0735.573211 [email protected] Centro IAT Ascoli Piceno Piazza Arringo 7 63100 Ascoli Piceno (AP) 0736.253045-0736.252391 [email protected]
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