| Domain of the Duke – Northern Le Marche Tour:
While the region’s jewel in the crown – Urbino – is the main event, northern Le Marche has a host of other diverse attractions, from medieval fortresses to artist colonies, and Roman ruins to seaside resorts. Here’s just a taste of what we’re planning:
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| Renaissance glory: |
Symbol of the reawakening … privileged centre for a new model of civilization … blueprint of Renaissance architecture … the ideal city … Raphael, Titian, Piero della Francesca … stepping back in time … |
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| Tapestry of history: |
Soaring sentinel … pagan and sacred legends … an alchemist’s stifling cell … a Roman arch … Dante’s Romeo and Juliet … 18th century villas of nobility … 4th century mosaics … |
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| Natural appeal: |
Europe’s largest cavern … an emerald gorge … broad sandy beaches … art in the hills … |
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| Culture & Food: |
Rossini’s hometown celebrations … Italy’s oldest carnival … the Adriatic’s signature brodetto (fish soup) … Michelangelo’s cheese … diamonds of the earth …peaceful passegiata … |
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