The  Marches are generally renowned for their famous seaside resorts. From north to south, the most important are: Gabicce Mare, Fano, Marotta, Senigallia (the famous ‘Velvet Beach’), Sirolo, Numana, Porto Recanati, Civitanova Marche, Porto S. Elpidio, Porto S. Giorgio, Cupra Marittima, Grottammare and S. Benedetto del Tronto. The presence of so many seaside resorts, leads one to forget the countless other interesting places in the region yet undiscovered by mass tourism.
From north to south, the first is S. Leo in Montefeltro, with its imposing 14th century fortress and the Romanesque parish church; to the south stands Sassocorvaro with the Fortress of Ubaldini, masterpiece of 14th century military architecture. Urbino with an architecturally homogenous character, not easily found in larger towns, is one of the most beautiful cities of the region. The Palazzo Ducale is an important example of Renaissance architecture and the famous façade, with its twin towers, is the symbol of the town. Other remarkable monuments are the Oratorio di San Giovanni Battista (14^th century), the Oratorio di San Giuseppe (16^th century), the Church of San Francesco (14^th century), the House of Raffaello (15^th century) and the Gothic Church of St. Domini (14^th century). Further south lies Urbania, with its interesting 14th-15th century centre, and Fossombrone with Renaissance buildings.

 In the province of Ancona the first town one comes to is Sassoferrato, with its interesting medieval centre and Gothic church of St. Francis (in the surrounding area the ruins of the ancient Roman town of Sentinum). On the way back to the coast from Sassoferrato, one passes through Cingoli, with its wonderful landscape, Recanati, Leopardi's hometown and Iesi, surrounded by 13th century walls, with the Renaissance Palazzo della Signoria. Further south, lies Fabriano (Tapestry Museum) and Camerino, seat of an ancient University. In the province of Ascoli one can visit the little medieval town of Ripatransone, with the narrowest lane in Italy (38-43 cm. wide) and Fermo, near the Adriatic Sea, with an imposing Romanesque-Gothic cathedral and the wonderful Piazza del Popolo.

 Beautiful natural scenery is another attraction of the region. To mention are the Caves of Frasassi, and the Sibillini Mountains with good skiing resorts, such as Forca Canapine, Ussita, Sarnano and Piobbico. There are also the health spas Acquasanta Terme, Sarnano, Aspio Terme and Carignano Terme,

 Loreto with the Sanctuary Church of the Holy House, rich in works of art, has been the destination of millions of pilgrims for centuries

Farm Holiday in Marches