Close

Hidden beneath the rugged Apennine mountains in Italy’s Marche region lies one of Europe’s most spectacular natural wonders: the Grotte di Frasassi. Italy’s largest and most majestic limestone caves—discovered in 1971—stretch for over 11 miles beneath the surface, offering a surreal, almost otherworldly experience. The crown jewel of the cave syste...

21

All four of Nick Cappelli Jr.’s grandparents are immigrants. Nick’s father, Nicholas Emidio Cappelli Senior’s parents are from the Marche region while his mom Dolores’s family is from Avellino and immigrated here circa 1905. Like so many other Italian immigrants of that time, Nick Seniors dad (Nick’s grandfather Emidio Cappelli), found housing with...

290

Immersed in the tranquillity of the hills of Sassoferrato, the Società Agricola delle Monache (Nuns’ Agricultural Company), connected to the monastery of Sant’Anna in Bastia Umbra, was created as a project that intertwines monastic life with the care of the land and the production of food.  The community of nuns that manages this enterprise keeps b...

145

It takes a special kind of person to embrace change, whether large or small – someone adventurous, flexible and patient. But a change on the scale undertaken by Mark Hinshaw, a former Seattle architect and urban planner, might be considered off the charts. In 2017, Hinshaw quit his job, sold his Pioneer Square condo, and together with his wife, Sav...

190

August in Italy means one thing: Andiamo in spiaggia – let’s go to the beach! Unrelenting summer heat is persuasive enough on its own, but factor in Ferragosto – the summer holiday conjoining ancient Roman festivity with Catholic observation – and toes in the sand become practically mandatory.  Lounging under a colorful umbrella while sipping a fas...

138

It’s been a surprising off-the-radar but not out-of-the-box destination this summer: Ancona (pronounced AHN-coh-nah), an enchanting Italian seaside town in the picturesque Marche region on the Adriatic coast. Now, thanks to the availability of Ryanair flights between London Stansted and Ancona for £23, visitors looking for an alternative Italian br...

327

Today is World Lasagna Day. Lasagna is tipically Italian, of course: but who really owns this beloved dish, Naples in Campania or Bologna in Emilia Romagna? That question sparks an ongoing debate between the two cities. Some claim the original lasagna includes salami and ricotta, while others argue it was born with meat sauce and béchamel. Putting...

214

Can 5 days be enough to slow down, shift gears, and see with new eyes a land that holds centuries of history and unspoiled landscapes? Yes, by starting in Gubbio and following the ancient route of the Strada della Contessa, a medieval link between Umbria and Montefeltro. Following a route that winds along the border with the Marche region, we’ll cr...

137

The Wild Boar Hunt is a historical reenactment held every year from August 12 to 15 in Mondavio, a town in the province of Pesaro-Urbino in the Marche region. The event commemorates the arrival of Giovanni Della Rovere in Mondavio in 1474, when he took possession of the vicariate — a gift from Pope Sixtus IV to mark Giovanni’s marriage to Giovanna...

303

Football (which we call American Football here in Italy, because for us, 'football' means what Americans call 'soccer') is a sport that, over the years, has carved out a niche following in Italy, with a modest-level league, fairly competitive teams, and a history filled with memorable moments. Football first came to Italy during World War II, when...

164