The Palace in Urbino was built at the end of the XVth Century by Duke Federico da Montefeltro, the quintessential Renaissance man. Although for the Renaissance man the highest goal was education, to be a gentleman was the first consideration. Behavior and deportment was analyzed and discussed, treatises were written on education, conduct and politeness. The most important book ever written on this subject, The Book of the Courtier, was written at the court of Urbino. It set the pattern for gentlemanly conduct not only for its own time, but for later generations of European society as well. With a few exceptions, its standards of propriety concur with those in general usage today.

Riveria Cnero - Monte Conero

Sirolo

Sirolo and the area known as Monte Conero has rocky coves and white limestone cliffs totally unlike any other stretch of the Adriatic from Trieste in the north to Italy's "spur" at Gargano in the south.

Sirolo & Numana on the southern spur of Conero are the riviera's two chief resorts. Sirolo is the most attractive, with a spruce medieval centre and a tree-lined, balcony piazza that teeters high above the sea. The best beaches are down in the coves. The mass of campsites and hotels below the old town runs seamlessly into more of the same at Numana so pick your points carefully.The is a great restaurant near Sirolo. The bake calamari are calling!

Near is Loreto, a small center but very important for spirituality and art. From the Middle Age, it was visited by million faithfuls' pilgrimages every year. The art work in the basilica is outstanding.

A beautiful and well-preserved historical centre with great views. Cingoli is called "the balcony of the Marches", at an altitude of 631 meters among hills and in front of a large coast. Founded in the 2nd century B.C. It is the home-town of Pope Pio VIII (of the Castiglioni family).

In Roman times this was both an important port and crossroad where the Via Flaminia from Rome met the main coastal route. Today it is an alluring small seaside resort that doubles as a busy fishing port with an attractive old centre.

has a belt of massive 14thC walls, built on Roman foundations, strengthened with buttresses and impregnable towers, and topped by houses. The main streets of the walled historic centre run along a narrow ridge and there is much to tempt you to explore.

Crossing the boundary into the Abruzzi Region, L'Aquila contains many vestiges of its late medieval glory, and fine examples of romanesque and renaissance art.
S.Maria di Collemaggio , built in thirteenth century, is a masterpiece of the Abruzzi Romanesque style with its magnificent white and pink facade. S. Bernardino da Siena is one of the finest examples of the renaissance architecture in Abruzzo. The Spanish Castle is the largest fortress in the region and represents a fine example of military architecture perfectly preserved.
The Fountain of 99 Spouts, designed by Tancredi da Pentina, is one of the most unusual in Italy. but perhaps the real charm of L'Aquila lies in its hidder corners and courtyards, and the pleasure of emerging from a dark, narrow street to discover an intersting church or fountain.
The main square of the town is what the people of L'Aquila call "La Piazza".

has the Piccolomini Castle, one of the remarkable in Abruzzi. The main building which has four corner towers is surrounded by an irregular outer wall with towers and keeps.