In Italy we have an internal fight among the cities that rightful (or not?) call themselves “the capital of truffles”. We stan for our Acqualagna, where we spent a funny day some time ago (remember our truffle hunt in our previous article ). We can say this, because nowhere else Read more…
In November the dead are remembered in many places and in many ways, including Italy. On November 1st and 2nd, on All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, there is a tradition in Catholic countries of bringing flowers to the graves of the deceased. So also in Italy and Le Read more…
The aristocratic residence of the marquis of Castiglioni in the heart of Cingoli can be visited by appointment, Isabelle found out. “Let’s go!” we said to each other and visited the palazzo where Pope Pius VIII was born in 1761 for you. The large part of the palazzo is still Read more…
It was about time that street art started to be considered as unique as other forms of art (should we thank Banksy for this worldwide popularity?). In Le Marche we also find murals, or Murales as they call them here. We already visited Braccano near Matelica, but this time we Read more…
Many Catholic countries celebrate the Assumption of Mary on August 15th, including Italy. This date is also a traditional day off in Italy, called “Ferragosto”. Don’t be surprised if everything seems to be shut down for this day, indeed even some shops and restaurants may be closed (although it is Read more…
The community of Serra de Conti once belonged to one of the “Castelli di Jesi”, but before that Umbrians, Gauls and Picenians lived together on this same spot. The name Serra de Conti (hilly ridge of the counts) can already be found in documents from the 13th century. The little Read more…