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Culture in the Montefeltro:

jewels of the Renaissance and the Papal rule and much more...

		“Each village hides a treasure, big or small: a church, a town wall, a hermitage or a lonely tower, a thick wood or a path through the mountains. The imprint of humanity, of who has lived in their natural environment and witnessed the centuries of history, the years gone by.” Franco Battistelli, preface to ”Pesaro and Urbino: Routes Through The Province”
		Sassocorvaro During the second world war thousands of important works of art were hidden in the castle. Today, it houses an tiny private theatre. The museum of peasant life is also worth a visit.
		Urbino An important town during the Renaissance, today Urbino has been classed as a world heritage site by Unesco. The painter Raphael was born there and his house can be visited. The Ducal palace houses the Marche National Gallery. The town’s foundations date back to Roman times or may even be earlier. Accessible by bus.
		Urbania Famous for centuries for its majolica, Urbania is home to a recently restored theatre (Teatro Bramante) as well as a Ducal Palace which houses a museum of peasant culture. The hunting palace of the Dukes of Montefeltro (Barco Ducale) is also worth a visit. Just 14km from Ca’Agostino, Urbania is an ideal place to go to on a mountain bike.
		San Leo The legendary Duke Cagliostro was imprisoned in this impressive citadel until his death in 1795. The village also boasts the oldest church in the Montefeltro region dating from the pre-Roman period.
		Pesaro Birthplace of Rossini, Pesaro organises a festival in his honour every summer. Amongst other things, the majolica museum is worth seeing. Accessible by bus.
Fano Fano is a charming little seaside town that has escaped being over-developed by tourism and is ideal for fishing or swimming in the sea.		Parchiule Charcoal is still produced using traditional techniques dating back a thousand years in the “charcoal valley”. The Auro river has many tranquil spots where you can swim surrounded by nature.
The hills of the Marche region remain off the beaten track ... ... you will find neither souvenir shops nor night clubs here, although a trip to the coast will meet those needs.		And much more: Numerous theatres, museums and castles await your visit. Exploring the region, you will come across churches and holy places dating from the times of Papal rule, Renaisissance and Middle Ages.