Discovering Marche
For guests wishing to stay a little longer, we’ve gathered our favorite places, hidden gems, and local experiences — from sun-soaked beaches and historic architecture, to natural wonders, cultural treasures, and authentic local cuisine.
Macerata
Events
Sferisterio
The Sferisterio is a remarkable open-air amphitheatre built into the city walls. Originally used for 19th-century sport, it now hosts world-class opera performances, concerts, and the Musicultura festival.
Exhibitions and Museums
Palazzo Buonaccorsi & Palazzo Ricci
Palazzo Buonaccorsi hosts the Civic Museums with art collections, the Carriage Museum, and the Amedeo Ricci Library. Nearby, Palazzo Ricci displays a renowned collection of 20th-century Italian art, from Futurism to Pop Art.
The Historic Center
Piazza della Libertà
At the heart of Macerata, Piazza della Libertà is home to the elegant Loggia dei Mercanti and a remarkable Astronomical Clock that displays lunar phases and planetary movements. The square also hosts the Teatro Lauro Rossi, an 18th-century masterpiece of Italian art.
Events
Sferisterio
The Sferisterio is a remarkable open-air amphitheatre built into the city walls. Originally used for 19th-century sport, it now hosts world-class opera performances, concerts, and the Musicultura festival.
Exhibitions and Museums
Palazzo Buonaccorsi & Palazzo Ricci
Palazzo Buonaccorsi hosts the Civic Museums with art collections, the Carriage Museum, and the Amedeo Ricci Library. Nearby, Palazzo Ricci displays a renowned collection of 20th-century Italian art, from Futurism to Pop Art.
The Historic Center
Piazza della Libertà
At the heart of Macerata, Piazza della Libertà is home to the elegant Loggia dei Mercanti and a remarkable Astronomical Clock that displays lunar phases and planetary movements. The square also hosts the Teatro Lauro Rossi, an 18th-century masterpiece of Italian art.
Beyond The City Limits
Giacomo Leopardi & Lorenzo Lotto
Recanati, the City of the Infinite
Explore the Giacomo Leopardi Museum, set in the poet’s birthplace in the historic center, and the Civic Museums of Villa Colloredo Mels, home to paintings by Lorenzo Lotto.
30 minutes by car
Places of worship
Basilica di Loreto
The Basilica of the Holy House is one of the main Marian places of worship and one of the most important and visited shrines dedicated to the Virgin in the Catholic world.
30 minutes by car
History
Archaeological Excavations of Urbisaglia
Visit the Archaeological Park of Urbs Salvia in Urbisaglia, the region’s most impressive Roman site. A pleasant one-kilometer path leads you through its ruins, including an amphitheater still hosting events.
30 minutes by car
Where land and sea meet
Il Parco Naturale del Conero
This protected natural oasis features 18 hiking trails surrounded by Mediterranean landscapes. Descend toward the beach and enjoy stunning views along the way.
1 hour by car
Caves
Grotte di Frasassi
One of Europe’s most remarkable cave systems, the Frasassi Caves offer an unforgettable underground experience with vast chambers, crystal formations, and dramatic natural sculptures.
1 hour 10 minutes by car
Mountains
Parco Nazionale dei Monti Sibillini
The Sibillini Mountains in central Italy offer stunning scenery, historic villages and great hiking trails.
1 hour 10 minutes by car
Giacomo Leopardi & Lorenzo Lotto
Recanati, the City of the Infinite
Explore the Giacomo Leopardi Museum, set in the poet’s birthplace in the historic center, and the Civic Museums of Villa Colloredo Mels, home to paintings by Lorenzo Lotto.
30 minutes by car
Places of worship
Basilica di Loreto
The Basilica of the Holy House is one of the main Marian places of worship and one of the most important and visited shrines dedicated to the Virgin in the Catholic world.
30 minutes by car
History
Archaeological Excavations of Urbisaglia
Visit the Archaeological Park of Urbs Salvia in Urbisaglia, the region’s most impressive Roman site. A pleasant one-kilometer path leads you through its ruins, including an amphitheater still hosting events.
30 minutes by car
Where land and sea meet
Il Parco Naturale del Conero
This protected natural oasis features 18 hiking trails surrounded by Mediterranean landscapes. Descend toward the beach and enjoy stunning views along the way.
1 hour by car
Caves
Grotte di Frasassi
One of Europe’s most remarkable cave systems, the Frasassi Caves offer an unforgettable underground experience with vast chambers, crystal formations, and dramatic natural sculptures.
1 hour 10 minutes by car
Mountains
Parco Nazionale dei Monti Sibillini
The Sibillini Mountains in central Italy offer stunning scenery, historic villages and great hiking trails.
1 hour 10 minutes by car
Local Restaurants & Beaches
Shada beach club
25 minutes by car
Stella Adriatica
40 minutes by car
Shada beach club
25 minutes by car
Stella Adriatica
40 minutes by car
Wineries
Il Pollenza
A beautiful wine estate near Tolentino, producing elegant, high-quality wines from local grapes. Tastings require pre-booking.
20 minutes by car
Tenuta Colpaola
An organic winery with beautiful views, producing excellent wines from Verdicchio and Montepulciano grapes.
25 minutes by car
Umani Ronchi
Renowned, award-winning estate with expansive vineyards and a diverse selection of wines from Marche and Abruzzo.
40 minutes by car
Il Pollenza
A beautiful wine estate near Tolentino, producing elegant, high-quality wines from local grapes. Tastings require pre-booking.
20 minutes by car
Tenuta Colpaola
An organic winery with beautiful views, producing excellent wines from Verdicchio and Montepulciano grapes.
25 minutes by car
Umani Ronchi
Renowned, award-winning estate with expansive vineyards and a diverse selection of wines from Marche and Abruzzo.
40 minutes by car