Gradara (Marche)

The medieval town of Gradara and the Castle

The medieval town of Gradara and the Castle

The medieval town of Gradara and the Castle

Gradara is a town in the Province of Pesaro e Urbino (PU), in the region of Marche in central Italy. The ancient town is characterized by a double line of medieval walls and by the massive Castle, one of the best preserved in Italy. It is famous as being the location of the episode of Paolo and Francesca described by Dante Alighieri in the V Canto of his Inferno.

Marche Highlights

What's on
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Top Truffle Festivals in Italy in March 2023

It's prime truffle time in much of the Boot. Bianchetti truffles are king in March, though the month also brings the tail end of winter black truffle season.

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A Look at One Unique Renovation Project in Le Marche, Before and After

Buying a derelict palazzo and breathing life back into it is an Italian dream many people share. But what happens when you’ve finished the extensive renovation?

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Moving to Le Marche: How We Chose This Quiet Corner of Italy

Gary, from the UK, and Davide, from Puglia, took the plunge to Le Marche and never looked back. Now they run a business specialized in helping others renovate homes in this underrated region.

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The campground at Montelago Celtic Festival. Photo by Massimo Zanconi
Things to Do and See in Italy in August 2022

August 2022's events calendar looks busier than those of pre-pandemic summers! Here's what's on.

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Things to Do and See in Italy in June 2022

John Bensalhia communicates the events on show in Italy for the first month of Summer 2022.

What you can't miss in Marche

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Recipes From Marche

Recipes
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Chichi Ripieno: Fabulous Focaccia of le Marche

This savory tuna pie from Le Marche will become your go-to picnic dish.

 

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Marche’s Unique Meat Sauce: Sugo al Ragù Piceno

Looking for the perfect pasta dish for the weekend? Francine Segan shares a very unique meat sauce from the Piceno province in the Marche region.

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Homemade Whole-Grain Tagliatelle

Our writer Cindy gives us the best recipe for homemade whole-grain 'tagliatelle,' a fresh pasta that is easier to make then it seems, from the northern and central areas of Italy 

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What others are saying about Marche

@arch3615 asks:

We are buying a house close to Sarnano, we will be there this fall. Are there any furniture stores in that area? Thanks

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@Italian adventurer asks:

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@fionacoyle57 asks:

Can anyone recommend a chimney sweep in the Fermo region of Marche, ideally between Amandola and Comunanza?

 

 

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