DISCOVER THE MARCHE REGION:
NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER EVENTS, CHRISTMAS MARKETS AND LIVING
NATIVITY SCENES
MAIN CULTURAL EVENTS IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER
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In Osimo (AN) (Palazzo Campana, and Municipal Museum) until December 15th, 2013,
you can visit the exhibition “Da Rubens a Maratta– Meraviglie del barocco nelle
Marche. Osimo e l’alta Marca” (From Rubens to Maratta- Wonders of the Baroque in the
Marche Region). Great artists, such as Rubens, Maratta, Pomarancio, Mattia Preti,
Solimena, Vouet, Guido Reni, Guercino, Gentileschi and many others.
Information, bookings and guided tours: Tourist Office-Osimo IAT point tel. +39 071 7236088,
www.mostrabarocco.it - e-mail: iat@osimoturismo.it
Exhibition times: October November December 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. / 3.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.
(weekends and holidays opening: from 10.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.). Closing day: Monday.
Admission: Full price ticket € 8.00, reduced price tickets € 6,00, groups (minimum 15 people).
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In Recanati (MC), up to December 31st, 2013, Leopardi Palace will host the Exhibition
“Giacomo dei libri– La Biblioteca Leopardi come spazio delle idee” (Giacomo of
books - The Library as a room for ideas), which opened on June 30th, 2012 on the occasion
of the bicentenary of the opening of the poet's library. The exhibition, organized into six
thematic areas, aims at telling - through documents and texts - the books loved by
Giacomo Leopardi, philosophical and poetic expression of his work. There are also
manuscripts of the poet, as well as furniture and objects from the family collection.
Exhibition info: Casa Leopardi, tel: +39 071 7573380, www.giacomoleopardi.it
e-mail: biglietteria@giacomoleopardi.it
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday: 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.; 2.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. -6.00 p.m.
The ticket office closes 30 minutes before closing time.
CHRISTMAS MARKETS AND LIVING NATIVITY SCENES IN THE
MARCHE REGION
PROVINCE OF PESARO-URBINO
Apecchio (PU)
December 1st, 2013
Christmas markets in the city of Beer
Many gift ideas, chestnuts and mulled wine, hot chocolate, soft music, creativity workshops for
children, highly selected exhibitors.
Apecchio, a town with an ancient history, preserves various artifacts and Renaissance relics left
by the Ubaldini counts, including the beautiful Ubaldini palace. Not to miss in Colombara, at the
foot of Monte Nerone, the Mappamondo della Pace (Globe of Peace), the largest ever built,
entered in the Guinness Book of World Records.
Tourist information: Municipality of Apecchio, tel.+39 0722 989004
www.comune.apecchio.ps.it e-mail: comune.apecchio@provincia.ps.it
Frontone (PU)
November 24th, December 1st/8th/15th, 2013
Twelfth edition of "In the Castle of Santa Claus"
Christmas Market in the Castle of Frontone (eleventh century), in the hinterland of the province
of Pesaro-Urbino.
In the past, the Castle of Frontone was a border fortification to monitor the territory crossed by
the Romans to reach the Adriatic and the last stronghold of the Duchy of Montefeltro between
'400 and '500.
Cost: Admittance + Shuttle 2 Euro per person (free for children under 6 years).
Tourist info: Municipality of Frontone, tel: +39 339 8429426
www.comune.frontone.pu.it, e-mail: turismofrontone@gmail.com
Gradara (PU)
December 1st to January 6th, 2013
Christmas Castle
Many initiatives, ranging from traditional crafts to gifts in the shops of the old town centre. For
the occasion, "Santa's House" with his fire-eater elves will be opened. Gradara and its fortified
village is one of the best preserved medieval structures in Italy. The Castle, scenery of the
unfortunate love between Paolo and Francesca, made immortal by the verses of Canto V of
Dante's Inferno, is full of Renaissance frescoes. You can visit the walkways, the Historical
Museum, the Caves of Gradara, the Church of St. John and the Garden of Olives in via Cappuccini.
Tourist information: Tourist Office, tel. +39 0541. 964115, www.gradara.org
e-mail: info@gradara.org
Macerata Feltria (PU)
December7th-8th, 2013
The Wonderland
A mix of fairy tales, spectacular performances and animated characters to the delight of grownups and kids alike. A shower of chocolate will take you through the streets of the village up to
the Castle, to discover an amazing new sculpture.
Admittance: € 6.00, children under 12: free.
The spa town of Macerata Feltria is located in the heart of Montefeltro and offers an interesting
cultural path: the Archaeological and Paleontological Museum, the Museum of Industrial
Archaeology, the Museum of vintage radios, the Romanesque church of San Cassiano, the Castle,
the Theatre A. Battelli and the churches.
Event info: www.paesedellemeraviglie.eu
Tourist info: Municipality of Macerata Feltria, tel. +39 0722 74244,
www.comune.maceratafeltria.pu.it
Pergola (PU)
December 7th-8th, 2013
Christmas Cioccovisciola
It is a party that combines Chocolate and Confectionery at Christmas Markets, to Traditions,
Artists, to Gift Ideas and Typical Products in the streets of downtown.
Pergola is famous for its truffles and the famous Gilded Bronzes from Cartoceto (Julio-Claudian
period, dating back from between 50 and 30 B.C.), and is also known as the city of a hundred
churches, rich in valuable works of art.
Tourist information: Municipality of Pergola +39 0721 73731
www.comune.pergola.pu.it e-mail: culturaturismo@comune.pergola.pu.it
Candelara (PU)
November 30th-December 1st, December 7th and 8th, January 14th and 15th, 2014
X edition "Candele a Candelara” (Candles in Candelara)
Christmas market devoted to candles in the ancient medieval village of Candelara, located in
the hills around Pesaro.
Among the many initiatives: the Nativity Road and Santa's Workshop, wine tasting, sale of
gastronomic delights of the area and concerts, such as the famous concert with the Winds
Orchestra of the Musical Band of Candelara at Rossini Theatre.
An opportunity to go to the discovery of Urbino, San Leo, Gradara and the small towns in the
province (Frontone, Mombaroccio, Macerata Feltria) which host other events related to
Christmas.
Tourist info: Municipality of Candelara, tel: +39 0721 286693, www.candelara.com
e-mail: info@candelara.com
PROVINCE OF ANCONA
Ancona
December 8th-24th, 2013
Christmas Market
Christmas market in Piazza Pertini: crafts, leather goods, jewelry, food, Christmas gifts and
much more.
Ancona boasts one of the most beautiful Romanesque churches in the region, the Cathedral of
San Ciriaco.
Do not miss a visit to the City Museum and the Diocesan Museum.
This year there will be a second Christmas market to be held, in the same time as the first one,
in the Piazza del Papa.
Tourist information: IAT Ancona, tel +39 071 358991, www.comune.ancona.it
e-mail: iat.ancona@provincia.ancona.it
Genga (An)
December 26th and 29th (Nativity Scene) - December 15th, 2013 (Christmas Market)
Live Nativity Scene and Christmas market
Even in the municipality of Genga Christmas is keenly felt. Genga live nativity scene is the
largest in the world: it covers an area of about 30,000 square meters within the Frasassi Gorge.
Worth to be visited are the beautiful and enchanting Frasassi Caves, which are located in the
municipality of Genga, inside the Natural Park of Gola della Rossa and Frasassi.
In the small town of San Vittore you can visit the Romanesque abbey of the same name, the
temple of Valadier, the Infrasaxa Sanctuary and the Speleological Museum.
Event info: www.presepedigenga.it , e-mail: info@presepedigenga.it
Tourist info: Municipality of Genga, tel: +39 0732 973014
www.comunedigenga.it e-mail: segreteria@comune.genga.an.it
Sassoferrato (AN)
December 8th, 2013
Christmas Market
In Sassoferrato on December 8th - together with the Christmas market - the traditional 30 m.
high fir tree is light up. Sassoferrato has a rich and prestigious patrimony in the field of
historical and artistic heritage: worth to be mentioned are the five museums (archaeological,
civic, of arts and popular traditions, of the sulfur mine of Cabernardi, civic art collection and
the collection of "engravers" from the Marche Region). The town's landmark is undoubtedly the
Albornoz Fortress, a massive military construction built in 1365. Of particular interest is the
Archaeological Park Sentinum, considered as one of the most important archaeological sites in
The Marche, which retains the impressive remains from the ancient Roman city of the same
name.
Tourist info: Sassoferrato, tel: +39 0732 956218, www.sassoferratoturismo.it
e-mail: info@comune.sassoferrato.an.it
Precicchie (AN)
December 26th - January 1st and 6th, 2014
A castle ... A Nativity Scene
The actors will enliven the charming village-castle from 5.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.
The appointments are as usual on December 26th, 2013 and January 1st and January 6th, 2014.
Event info: www.castelloprecicchie.it e-mail: info@castelloprecicchie.it
Tourist information: IAT-Fabriano, www.fabrianoturismo.it
e-mail: iat.fabriano@provincia.ancona.it
PROVINCE OF MACERATA
Macerata
December 15th and 22nd, 2013 (Exhibition) - December 14th to 24th, 2013 (Market)
Christmas Trade Show and Market
Merely Christmas Edition that has been taking place for many years in the old town of Macerata.
A stage not to be missed is a visit to the Nativity Scene Typological Museum, which includes
Italian and foreign cribs, besides 4,000 pieces including stickers, animals and accessories.
In Macerata old town centre Ricci Petrocchini Palace and Buonaccorsi Palace, late Baroque
architectural example (now home to the city's museums, such as the Carriage Museum) deserve
to be mentioned.
Near Villa Potenza, lies the archaeological area of Helvia Ricina.
Tourist information: IAT Macerata, tel: +39 0733 234807, www.comune.macerata.it
e-mail: iat.macerata@regione.marche.it
San Severino Marche (MC)
December 8th, 2013
Christmas Market
The Christmas Market will take place in Piazza del Popolo.
San Severino Marche consists of two parts: the former is centered around the Romanesque
Cathedral and the latter includes the wide Piazza del Popolo. Testimonies of the important
school of painting are frescoes by Lorenzo and Jacopo Salimbeni, still visible in some churches
and in the rich Pinacoteca Comunale (Municipal Art Gallery).
In Pieve extends the area of Septempeda, which has become the Regional Archaeological Park.
Tourist info: Municipality of San Severino Marche, tel. +39 0733 6411,
www.comune.sanseverinomarche.mc.it , e-mail: info@comune.sanseverinomarche.mc.it
Morrovalle (MC)
December 26th, 2013 and January 5th, 2014
Live Nativity Scene
Not to miss the famous live nativity scene with 350 actors in costume.
In Morrovalle you can admire the International Museum of Nativity which is home to almost
500 nativity scenes, of all shapes and sizes, made with different techniques and different
materials.
In the old town centre you can visit the town hall, the Lazzaroni Palace, the Civic Museum, the
Roberti Palace (dating back to the 15th century) and Nada Vicoli Palace. Among the sacred
buildings, the Shrine of Our Lady of Holy Water (1612), the Franciscan monastery and the
convent of the Capuchin friars are worth to be mentioned.
Tourist info: Municipality of Morrovalle, tel. +39 0733 223101, www.morrovalle.sinp.net
e-mail: comune@morrovalle.org
Potenza Picena (MC)
December 26th to 29th 2013, and January 6th, 2014
24th edition of the Live Nativity Scene – Wood of Minor Friars
The crib aims at tracing a path of faith, also presenting little-known episodes.
Potenza Picena, a few steps from the sea, has a medieval layout with narrow alleys and stairs
leading to the main square, Piazza Matteotti.
Do not miss a visit to Villa Bonaccorsi, a splendid example of Italian garden of the eighteenth
century.
Tourist info: Municipality of Potenza Picena, tel: +39 0733 6791,
www.comune.potenza-picena.mc.it e-mail: info@comune.potenza-picena.mc.it
Caldarola (MC), Pievefavera
December 8th, 2013
Christmas Market and Santa's House
The Christmas Market is held on the 8th of December 2013 and allows to admire handicrafts
and to discover local traditions as well.
The urban structure dates back to the sixteenth century and in the surrounding area there
are important and interesting Roman and medieval evidences.
Tourist info: Municipality of Caldarola, Tel: +39 0733 905529, www.comune.caldarola.mc.it
PROVINCE OF FERMO
Fermo
December 8th, 2013
27th Christmas Fair & Christmas typical market
Traditional Christmas Fair and typical Christmas market in Piazza del Popolo.
Since December 8th, 2013 to January 6th, 2014 also the initiative "Exhibition of Artistic
Nativities," in the Small Roman cisterns takes place.
To be visited: the Cathedral, the symbol of the city, the Roman Cisterns, Palazzo dei Priori, the
Historical Eagle Theatre and the museum Villa Vitali.
Tourist information: Municipality of Fermo, tel. +39 0734 284, www.comune.fermo.it
PROVINCE OF ASCOLI PICENO
Ascoli Piceno
from December 6th, 2013, to January 5th, 2014
Christmas Market in Little Wooden Houses
The Christmas market is held in Square Arringo.
Ascoli Piceno holds extraordinary Roman ruins and remains of the Romanesque and Gothic
periods. Do not miss the splendid Piazza del Popolo, the "living room" of the city, the Palazzo
dei Capitani del Popolo, the historical Caffe Meletti in Art Nouveau style, the Historical Theatre
Ventidio Basso.
Tourist info: IAT Ascoli Piceno, tel: +39 0736 298204/298334, www.comune.ascolipiceno.it
e-mail: turismo@comune.ascolipiceno.it
Acquaviva (AP)
December 26th, 2013
Live Nativity Scene
Nativity scene with people wearing medieval costumes.
Acquaviva, that has been recognized Orange Flag, is a medieval town surrounded by walls and
ramparts. The village is situated on a hill a few kilometers away from the Adriatic Sea and from
San Benedetto del Tronto.
Tourist info: Municipality of Acquaviva Picena, tel. +39 0735 764 005,
www.comuneacquavivapicena.it
Comunanza (AP)
December 26th, 2013
Live Nativity Scene
Live Nativity scene with about 250-300 actors.
Comunanza is one of the main centres of the Sibillini Mountain Community.
Tourist info: Municipality of Comunanza, tel. +39 0736 843 831,
www.comune.comunanza.ap.it
Grottammare (AP)
December 26th and January 6th, 2014
Live Nativity Scene
300 actors proposing the ancient crafts of the past.
Grottammare, called ”the pearl of the Adriatic Sea”, has a rich architectural design where the
Clock Tower and Art Nouveau villas stand out.
Tourist info: Municipality of Grottammare, tel: +39 0735 7391,
www.presepeviventegrottammare.it, e-mail: info@presepeviventegrottammare.it
It is possible to discover The Marche both through the website http://en.turismo.marche.it/
and through the new technologies and social networks. You can download the new application
"Marche in Blu", now available for Android and soon for iPhone.
The Sea of the Marche Region in a click to find every useful information: how to get to the
beaches, where to stay or eat, the itineraries and visits, major events and fun!
The entire cultural heritage of The Marche is available with HAPPY MUSEUM app,
downloadable from the Apple Store, Android and also via QRCode inside the museums
participating in the project.
Though a simple click you will be allowed to see the guide of the museums of the Marche Region,
get information on opening hours, tickets, events, works and their descriptions. During the visit
to the museum, visitors also have the opportunity to participate in a funny virtual Treasure
Hunt to find the hidden treasure inside the museum.
Moreover, the new APP "The treasures of Adristorical Lands," produced by the Marche Region
within the project Adristorical Lands is now available. It is a collection of four games to discover
curiosity and tourist attractions in the Marche Region. Play with the Quiz, Memory, the Puzzle
and the game of 15 to discover the places hidden by the games and add them to your personal
travel diary.
You will be allowed to see photos of the locations discovered and read their descriptions.
the APP in English and Italian versions can be downloaded either through GooglePlay (Android)
and through AppStore (iPhone / iPad).
The AppStore (IOS) link is the following:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/treasures-in-adristorical/id731045811?mt=8
The Google Play (Android) link is the following:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmail.sciacchitano.g.adritreasures
Marche Turismo Social Media Network
Twitter: mobile.twitter.com/marchetourism
mobile.twitter.com/discoverymarche
Facebook: www.facebook.com/marche.tourism;
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Issu: http://issuu.com/turismomarche
Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/turismomarche
Pinterest: pinterest.com/marchetourism
Foursquare: https://it.foursquare.com/marchetourism
INFO:
Province of Pesaro and Urbino
Gabicce Mare Tourist Information Office (Centro IAT)
Viale della Vittoria, 42
61011 Gabicce Mare (Pu), Italy
+39 0541 954424-0541 953500
iat.gabicce@provincia.ps.it
Pesaro Tourist Information Office (Centro IAT)
Viale Trieste, 164
61121 Pesaro (Pu), Italy
+39 0721 69341-0721 30462
iat.pesaro@provincia.ps.it
Fano Tourist Information Office (Centro IAT)
Via Cesare Battisti, 10
61032 Fano (Pu), Italy
+39 0721 803534 -0721 824292
iat.fano@provincia.ps.it
Urbino Tourist Information Office (Centro IAT)
Via Puccinotti, 35
61029 Urbino (Pu), Italy
+39 0722 2613- 0722 2441
iat.urbino@provincia.ps.it
Province of Ancona
Senigallia Tourist Information Office (Centro IAT)
Via Manni, 7
60019 Senigallia (An), Italy
+ 39 071 7922725-071 7924930
iat.senigallia@provincia.ancona.it
Ancona Tourist Information Office (Centro IAT)
Via della Loggia, 50
60124 Ancona, Italy
+39 071 358991 -071 3589912
iat.ancona@regione.marche.it
Loreto Tourist Information Office (Centro IAT)
Via Solari, 3
60025 Loreto (AN), Italy
+39 071 970276 – 071 970020
iat.loreto@provincia.ancona.it
Fabriano Tourist Information Office (Centro IAT)
Piazza del Comune, 2
60044 Fabriano (An), Italy
+39 0732 625067 – 0732 629791
iat.fabriano@provincia.ancona.it
Province of Macerata
Macerata Tourist Information Office (Centro IAT)
C.so della Repubblica, 32
62100 Macerata, Italy
+39 0733 234807-0733 266631
iat.macerata@provincia.mc.it
Civitanova Marche Tourist Information Office (Centro IAT)
Corso Umberto I, 193
62012 Civitanova Marche (Mc), Italy
+39 0733 813967-0733 815027
iat.civitanova@provincia.mc.it
Sarnano Tourist Information Office (Centro IAT)
Largo Ricciardi, 1
62028 Sarnano (Mc), Italy
+39 0733 657144-0733 657343
iat.sarnano@provincia.mc.it
Province of Fermo
Fermo Tourist Information Office (Centro IAT)
Piazza del Popolo, 6
63900 Fermo (Fm), Italy
+39 0734 227940-0734 2215120
iat.fermo@provincia.fm.it
Porto San Giorgio Tourist Information Office (Centro IAT)
Via Oberdan, 5
63822 Porto San Giorgio (Fm), Italy
+39 0734 684868 -0734 678461
iat.portosangiorgio@regione.marche.it
Province of Ascoli Piceno
San Benedetto del Tronto Tourist Information Office (Centro IAT)
Via Cristoforo Colombo, 51
63074 San Benedetto del Tronto (Ap), Italy
+39 0735 781179-0735 573211
iat.sanbenedetto@regione.marche.it
Ascoli Piceno Tourist Information Office (Centro IAT)
Piazza Arringo 7
63100 Ascoli Piceno (Ap)
+39 0736 253045-0736 252391
iat.ascolipiceno@provincia.ap.it
ACCOMODATION
Accommodation in farmhouses is a unique opportunity to taste the typical food of The Marche, it
ensures guests a holiday featuring a pleasant contact with nature. In the Marche there are 714
farmhouses (207 in the province of Pesaro-Urbino, 132 in the province of Ancona, 170 in the
province of Macerata, 100 in the province of Fermo, 105 in the province of Ascoli Piceno) for a total
amount of 9609 beds, aimed at reaching an integration among the farm, the typical products and
the guarantee of quality tourist services. In the Marche region there are four trade associations that
promote, support and spread farmhouses activity and the enhancement of rural environment.
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"Agriturist Marche" is an association offering information services on availability, prices and
offers of the associated structures (farmhouses and country houses)
www.agriturist.marche.it
"Terranostra", gathering 171 rural tourism operators, promotes high-quality
accommodation and diffusion of environmentally friendly production systems and methods
with low environmental impact www.terranostra.it/en/home
“Agrivacanze” enhances local products and is aimed at improving rural environment
www.agrivacanze.it
Turismo Verde (Green Tourism), the association promoted by the Italian Farmers
Confederation, offers a selection of 121 member companies. In order to diversify the offer,
the farmhouses guide is enriched with information about the most unique museums and
fishing tourism. www.turismoverde.it/index.php.
Farmhouses can be a valuable resource for those wishing to visit the inland villages and learn about
the major attractions of The Marche.
In the website http://en.turismo.marche.it/, it is possible to find a wide range of OFFERS from
accommodation facilities (hotels, B & B) in the Marche region and TOUR PACKAGES offered by the
major tour operators.
Offers and packages to suit all tastes, from sea to culture, from small villages to visit the hidden
places of religious interest, from shopping tours to well-being, not to mention the union with
food and wine.
See our SPECIAL OFFERS on this link: http://en.turismo.marche.it/it-it/specialoffers.aspx
View and choose the IDEAL TOUR PACKAGE FOR YOUR HOLIDAY, in the following link:
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Via Gentile da Fabriano, 9 - 60125 Ancona, Italy
Tel + 39 071 8062710/2426 - Fax +39 071 8062318
http://en.turismo.marche.it/
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Tourist info: info.cultura@regione.marche.it
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