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The Ancona Dolphins have announced the signing of veteran Italian-American running back Mike Gentili for the 2025 Italian Football League season. The Dolphins reached the IFL semifinals this past year after posting a 6-2 regular season record. The versatile 35-year-old, 5’10”, 215 pound native of Leominster, Massachusetts, was a key part of the Sch...

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In the heart of the Marche, a few kilometers from the wonderful Adriatic coast, lies Corinaldo. Corinaldo is a charming village that embodies all the essence of medieval opulence and the beautiful traditions of the Marche. This small town in the province of Ancona, with its fairytale atmosphere, is an ideal destination for those seeking an escape f...

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Nestled among the stunning scenery of the Fermano hills, Falerone is a village to be uncovered slowly, revealing the secrets of its long history and syncing with its intimate and simple atmosphere. Here, I had the chance to spend a truly special day, exploring the heart of the old town, and admiring the charming buildings that seemed eager to tell...

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On a panoramic hill surrounded by green hills, I see Monte Giberto, a small medieval village in the heart of the Marche region. I am in the province of Fermo, in the so-called Marca Fermana, an area with unique views far from the hectic pace of the city, where rolling hills meet the sea and mountains. Today, I will discover the places, traditions a...

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Italy rarely needs an introduction. Great wine? Check. Fresh, vibrant food? Practically the country’s calling card. Fabulous places to stay? Of course. However, combining all three in one property, filtered for responsible farming and winemaking practices and a general ethos of sustainable hospitality, proves a bit harder. Fortunately, we’ve done t...

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The Fermo-Macerata Shoemaking District is based in Sant’Elpidio a Mare, in the heart of the Marche region, the home of famous brands that represent Italian style throughout the world. The district has its origins in the 15th century with the workshops of shoemakers that produced footwear for town markets. The municipal statutes and those of the tra...

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While the likes of Matera and Taormina might draw the largest crowds, you shouldn’t overlook Italy’s lesser-known hill towns, ranging from higgledy-piggledy Calcata to savagely beautiful Pietrapertosa. Whether you’re keen to explore lofty castles or verdant Piedmont vineyards, there’s a clifftop enclave to suit every taste — here are some of the be...

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Situated on the eastern slopes of the Apennine Mountains and along the Adriatic coast, the region of Le Marche is known for its beautiful hilly landscape. Despite its rich cultural and scenic beauty, Le Marche remains below the Italian average in terms of population, area, and density, with about 1.48 million inhabitants in 3,743 square miles and a...

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A technique characteristic of the Marche region, “liccetti” weaving required a traditional loom arranged according to the ancient textile-making process that, in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, made it possible to create stylised, patterned borders on fabric. The existence of this procedure in Italian textiles is widely documented in the p...

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A short wandering outside the historic center of Ascoli Piceno stands the Forte Malatesta, which defended the Castellano river. Right to the west of it is the Cecco Bridge, a Roman work completed during the last period of the Republic. The bridge was bombed by Germans during WWII, and was reconstructed using original materials in 1971. The bridge w...

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