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What to See in Fano and in the Marche
Places to Visit in the Marche
What to do in Fano?
Itineraries to visit the northern Marche.
The northern Marche is a land blessed with a wonderful sea, gentle hills and high mountains. It is also rich in history and culture. This short guide is simply an idea to help you orient yourself in this enchanting area and discover what to see in Fano and places to visit in the Marche during your stay.
In addition to the beautiful beaches located just a few minutes on foot from the town centre, the historic centre of Fano offers visitors cultural itineraries and notable historical finds.
Itineraries to visit the northern Marche.
The northern Marche is a land blessed with a wonderful sea, gentle hills and high mountains. It is also rich in history and culture. This short guide is simply an idea to help you orient yourself in this enchanting area and discover what to see in Fano and places to visit in the Marche during your stay.
In addition to the beautiful beaches located just a few minutes on foot from the town centre, the historic centre of Fano offers visitors cultural itineraries and notable historical finds.
In this beautiful town built on the ancient layout of the Roman colony, Julia Fanestris, you can admire finds and monuments from the Roman, medieval and Renaissance periods. First and foremost, the Arch of Augustus, through which you enter the city and which stands as the "guardian" of the Via Flaminia.
Recently discovered is the basilica described by Vitruvius in De Architectura, which is attracting curious visitors and scholars from all over the world.
A visit to underground Fano is also very interesting, an archaeological area that can be visited from June to September with a two-hour guided tour, during which you can admire very ancient Roman ruins, the amphitheatre and the former Roman market, as well as important religious buildings such as the Church of Sant'Agostino.
Recently discovered is the basilica described by Vitruvius in De Architectura, which is attracting curious visitors and scholars from all over the world.
A visit to underground Fano is also very interesting, an archaeological area that can be visited from June to September with a two-hour guided tour, during which you can admire very ancient Roman ruins, the amphitheatre and the former Roman market, as well as important religious buildings such as the Church of Sant'Agostino.
What to see in Fano
The first stop is the historic centre of Fanum Fortunae, where remains of the famous Basilica of Vitruvius have recently emerged, attracting worldwide interest. In the historic centre you can also admire the Arch of Emperor Augustus, the Roman walls, the Malatesta remains, and the many churches that preserve works by artists such as Perugino, Giovanni Santi, Sebastiano Ceccarini and many others.
Among the places to visit in Fano, you should not miss the Fountain of Fortune, the Palazzo del Podesta and the Cathedral, testimonies to a glorious past. The presence of the Malatesta, crucial to the city's development in the Renaissance period, has left traces in the remarkable Malatesta Court and Malatesta Tombs. Also not to be missed is the Perugino panel, in whose predella Raffaello Sanzio is believed to have collaborated: recently restored, it can be admired in the Church of Santa Maria Nuova with magnificent lighting. Also worth a visit is the church of San Pietro in Valle, a few metres from Palazzo Rotati, considered one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture in Italy.
Among the places to visit in Fano, you should not miss the Fountain of Fortune, the Palazzo del Podesta and the Cathedral, testimonies to a glorious past. The presence of the Malatesta, crucial to the city's development in the Renaissance period, has left traces in the remarkable Malatesta Court and Malatesta Tombs. Also not to be missed is the Perugino panel, in whose predella Raffaello Sanzio is believed to have collaborated: recently restored, it can be admired in the Church of Santa Maria Nuova with magnificent lighting. Also worth a visit is the church of San Pietro in Valle, a few metres from Palazzo Rotati, considered one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture in Italy.
Fano is also famous for its Carnival
The oldest in Italy, which delights adults and children every year with a triumph of allegorical floats, imaginative masks and, above all, a generous shower of sweets thrown to spectators. In addition, Fano is home to one of the most beautiful theatres in Italy, the Teatro della Fortuna, with rich seasons of drama, opera and symphonic music - a marvel that is absolutely worth seeing.
Places to Visit in the Marche
The Marche region is rich in tourist attractions. In addition to Fano, there are many places to visit in the Marche, such as the Frasassi Caves, the Conero Park and enchanting historic villages. You can enjoy a variety of cultural and nature experiences: here at Palazzo Rotati you will always find things to do in the Marche at any time of year! Ask our staff for advice on unique experiences full of fun, art, culture and good food.
Exploring the enchanting Marche hills in autumn
Enchanting landscapes: the Marche hills in autumn are a true feast for the eyes. Imagine green valleys covered with vineyards, olive groves and woods that turn warm shades of red, orange and yellow; rows of cypress trees complete this picturesque scene, creating a magical and evocative setting.
The Bianchello area, a native grape variety of the Fano countryside, is the ideal place for lovers of nature and hiking. You can enjoy beautiful walks along well-marked trails, immersed in the unspoiled beauty of the landscape. Along the way you will find prestigious wineries, such as Guerrieri, Di Sante, Crespaia and many others producing prized wines appreciated throughout Italy, where you can stop to taste wines, cheeses and local cured meats.
The Bianchello area, a native grape variety of the Fano countryside, is the ideal place for lovers of nature and hiking. You can enjoy beautiful walks along well-marked trails, immersed in the unspoiled beauty of the landscape. Along the way you will find prestigious wineries, such as Guerrieri, Di Sante, Crespaia and many others producing prized wines appreciated throughout Italy, where you can stop to taste wines, cheeses and local cured meats.
You will also find many viewpoints offering magnificent views over the countryside all the way to the sea and mountains: the Catria massif, Monte Nerone, Carpegna and, to the south, the Sibillini mountains. Discover these magical places to visit in the Marche and let yourself be enchanted by the landscape.
The Verdicchio area is also just a few kilometres from Palazzo Rotati, our charming hotel located in the historic centre of Fano.
The Verdicchio area is also just a few kilometres from Palazzo Rotati, our charming hotel located in the historic centre of Fano.
What to see around Fano
The area around Fano is of extraordinary natural and architectural beauty: the wonder of the nearby sea, hills and high mountains intertwines with a human landscape layered over the centuries. From the pre-Roman period of the Piceni to Imperial Rome, from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance and the 17th-century Baroque, each period overlapped the previous one, always leaving its mark.
Around Fano there are ancient villages, still intact, where time seems to have stood still: among them Cartoceto, famous for its DOP extra virgin olive oil, Saltara, Serrungarina, San Costanzo and Montemaggiore. Do not miss Mondavio, with its perfectly preserved fortress. Among the villages to visit in the Marche near Fano, Orciano and Barchi also deserve mention.
The journey to discover the surroundings of Fano continues towards Fossombrone, the natural gateway to the Furlo Gorge, one of the most evocative places to visit in the Marche. The gorge is crossed through a tunnel built by the Romans, still the only passage today; the Metauro River flows between very high narrow rock walls, home to eagles observed and photographed by many enthusiasts.
Around Fano there are ancient villages, still intact, where time seems to have stood still: among them Cartoceto, famous for its DOP extra virgin olive oil, Saltara, Serrungarina, San Costanzo and Montemaggiore. Do not miss Mondavio, with its perfectly preserved fortress. Among the villages to visit in the Marche near Fano, Orciano and Barchi also deserve mention.
The journey to discover the surroundings of Fano continues towards Fossombrone, the natural gateway to the Furlo Gorge, one of the most evocative places to visit in the Marche. The gorge is crossed through a tunnel built by the Romans, still the only passage today; the Metauro River flows between very high narrow rock walls, home to eagles observed and photographed by many enthusiasts.
Beyond the Furlo Gorge, the wonders continue: Acqualagna, home of prized white truffle, Cagli with its famous churches that preserve true masterpieces of Renaissance painting, and many other centres that all deserve to be discovered slowly.
Among the places to visit in the Marche, Urbino and Gubbio, already very famous, must not be missed; they are 50 km and 80 km from Fano respectively.
Another unmissable experience is the coast. To the north you reach Pesaro, with its Rossini Opera Festival (ROF), the Monte San Bartolo Natural Park, appreciated for panoramic cycle tourism between sea views and rolling roads, and Gradara, famous for the story of Paolo and Francesca sung by Dante Alighieri.
To the south, Senigallia is famous for its sandy beach and its two Michelin-starred restaurants: Uliassi and Madonnina del Pescatore by Cedroni.
A mosaic of places to visit in and around Fano, all different yet complementary: a stay that combines history, art, beauty, culture, elegance, nature and the rediscovery of quality time, with an exceptional variety of local cuisines and outstanding gastronomic experiences.
Among the places to visit in the Marche, Urbino and Gubbio, already very famous, must not be missed; they are 50 km and 80 km from Fano respectively.
Another unmissable experience is the coast. To the north you reach Pesaro, with its Rossini Opera Festival (ROF), the Monte San Bartolo Natural Park, appreciated for panoramic cycle tourism between sea views and rolling roads, and Gradara, famous for the story of Paolo and Francesca sung by Dante Alighieri.
To the south, Senigallia is famous for its sandy beach and its two Michelin-starred restaurants: Uliassi and Madonnina del Pescatore by Cedroni.
A mosaic of places to visit in and around Fano, all different yet complementary: a stay that combines history, art, beauty, culture, elegance, nature and the rediscovery of quality time, with an exceptional variety of local cuisines and outstanding gastronomic experiences.