Fano and environs

The ancient city of Fano is a place where Roman and Renaissance histories blend with modernity.
Here, indeed, you can admire Roman antecedents such as the Arch of Augustus and the city walls, erected by the Romans and enlarged by the Malatestas. There are also the Roman Amphitheatre and the Roman Theatre, as well as numerous archaeological sites. In addition to art and history, the sea is the predominant element, with its peaceful beaches and gently sloping seabed into the clear blue waters of the Adriatic Sea. Fano is also known for its renowned Fano Jazz by the Sea festival, that every year in July lights up theatres and historical sites, hosting international artists.
During July, the city turns into a Roman village, thanks to Fano Dei Cesari, one of the largest historical re-enactments of Roman times with participants coming from all over Italy. In the winter, however, the oldest and gentlest carnival in Italy is held in Fano. Composed of floats built during months of preparation, it is an unforgettable event for adults and children who can have fun with masks and sweets.
In Fano, you can also sample the typical local cuisine, rich in flavourful and genuine dishes such as fish soup, annually celebrated in the summer at the famous International Festival of Brodetto and fish soups with many excellent chefs. In Fano, you can also give Moretta a try, a typical hot sweetened coffee with anise, rum brandy and lemon peel.

A medieval and Renaissance town, Urbino is a gem full of art and culture, situated on two Apennine hills.
At the Doge's Palace, you can admire masterpieces by the greatest artists of all time, such as Raphael, Tiziano and Piero della Francesca.
Every year in Urbino there are festivals and historical re-enactments. One of the most stately and famous is the "Festa del Duca" and, in August, you can go back in time while walking through the streets of the city.