Marche

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Marche is a central region of Italy on the east coast composed of rolling hills and fertile plains at the base of the Apennine mountains. It is bordered by Umbria in the west, Emilia-Romagna to the north, and Abruzzo to the south.

Recently a buzz word in Britian and a ex-pat destination for vacation home buying. The Marche has been compared to Tuscany as having all the attributes, with none of the hassles of high prices and large crowds.

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  • Ancona - major port on the Adriatic Sea.
  • Ascoli Piceno - often overlooked - attractive old town with gleaming white stone and medieval towers.
  • Macerata
  • Senigallia home of Michelin star restaurant Madonnina del Pescatore
  • Pesaro - pleasant resort by the sea
  • Urbino - attractive university town up in the hills
  • Jesi - Walled city famous for its Verdicchio wine

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