Blue Guide The Marche and San Marino

A cultural guidebook to this diverse region rich in art, history and architecture. This is the first English-language guide to deal with the Marche, a stunningly beautiful Italian region of coast, hills and mountains. B/W with detailed maps and diagrams. Includes Blue Guides Recommended dining and accommodation suggestions.

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A reprint version of the First edition, 2006. The first English-language guide to deal with the Marche, a stunningly beautiful Italian region of coast, hills and mountains. As well as the historic town of Urbino, birthplace of Raphael, the region encompasses the former maritime republic of Ancona, the sandy beaches of the Palm Riviera, the dramatic scenery of the Sibylline Mountains, and lesser-known gems such as the marble-built town of Ascoli Piceno, one of the most beautiful towns in Italy. Blue Guide author Ellen Grady guides the reader around the sights with enthusiasm and a wealth of information, covering the region's rich art, architecture andhistory as well as its classic wines and innovative food.