Le Marche is an area of outstanding beauty, easily rivalling that of Tuscany. A particularly interesting region with 250 museums and art galleries, 150 castles and fortresses, 200 Romanesque churches, 40 abbeys, 113 theatres, 6 national and regional parks – the list goes on…..

Montelparo, a small, picturesque hilltop town situated 588 metres above sea level, is built of the lovely creamy brick so typical of southern Le Marche.  It has panoramic views to both the coast on one side and the spectacular Sibillini Mountains on the other….. 

Le March has a rich history and was the birthplace of Rossini, Raphael, Leopardi the poet and many other great artists.   The region has abundant beautiful art both in museums and countryside churches…..

Le Marche offers excellent opportunities to undertake extensive activities without the drawbacks of mass tourism…..