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Paradise Possible's Itineraries
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Francesco di Giorgio Martini
Le Marche’s fortifications: elegant, functional, and unforgettable.
According to the artist Martini, the city is just like a human body, with the ‘Rocca’ (fortress) as the head- the part dedicated to ensuring the community’s security. Elegance and functionality are his two signature traits, easily spotted in Le Marche’s numerous fortifications
What not to be missed in Northern le Marche
San Leo fortress is a bulwark found in the North of Le Marche, mentioned in Dante’s Purgatorio, Canto IV. In Montefeltro, you’ll also find the fort of Sant’Agata Feltria, constructed from the Francesco di Giorgio Martini in 1474, as well as the evocative fortress of Sassocorvaro. Its circular form was adopted by the architect, who wanted to make a prototype of this new design on the basis that round walls are supposedly better at resisting the onslaught of bombardment artillery. Here, Martini succeeded in uniting the robustness of military construction, with its strange ‘a tartaruga’ (tortoise) formation, and all the typical elements of a noble house, with its grand courtyard overlooked by a suspended lodge.
At Urbino you’ll find the most famous work of Francesco di Giorgio Martini: The Palazzo Ducale. One of the large repertoire of works attributed to Martini is the wooden inlays of the Studiolo di Federico da Montefeltro: an optical illusion using perspective that has inspired page upon page of speculation as to who was behind the creation, and how to interpret its symbols.
In the nearby Urbania, Francesco di Giorgio built the Palazzo Ducale. Having been reduced in size, the palace enjoyed its moment of highest splendor under Francesco Maria II della Rovere (ca. 1600-1630).
The fortress of Fossombrone constitutes one of the strongholds of the duchy of Urbino’s system of fortifications.
Along the valley of Cesano you’ll find the fortress of Mondavio. Along with its towers and great tower it had the function of planning escape routes from lethal bombardments, instead of just relying on heavy-duty walls as they had done until then. This ingenious lookout system remained nevertheless unused, given that the fortress never suffered a bombardment. From 2000 the fortress holds a permanent exhibition of accurate reproductions of military arms used in the 15th and 16th centuries, constructed from the original designs of Francesco di Giorgio Martini.
Where to stay
“Wellbeing is everything”. This sums of the ethos of Frescina, where you can enjoy a moment of wellbeing thanks to the vast water park, the spa, and the comfortable bedrooms situated in the heart of Montefeltro.
Agriturismo Ca'Battista , Cagli
A complex of ancient buildings that offer breathtaking views of Monteferlto.
Agriturismo San Silvestro, Cagli
A 19th century manor house surrounded by a claystone quarrying area. Nearby you’ll also find an enchanting little church where mass is still celebrated today.
How to get there
By car:
To visit San Leo and Sassocorvaro we advise you to exit at the A14 at Rimini and take the via Marecchiese SP 258, then the SP 137 until you reach San Leo (distance around 32 km, 50 min)
From here you continue on the SP137 direction Sassocorvaro (distance around 30 km, 50 min)
To visit Urbino, Urbania, Fossombrone, Mondavio, exit the A 14 at Fano and take the SS73bis (signposted Roma/Perugia/Gubbio/Urbino) and follow the signposts for the specific destination. Fano is around 30 km and 40 min from Fossombrone, Urbino around 40 km, 50 min; Sassocorvaro 35 km, 1h.
By plane:
The Delle Marche Airport is around 40 km from this area. We advise you to hire a car, or to book a car-hire service with a driver by writing to us here: travel@paradisepossible.com
By boat:
The nearest port is the Porto di Ancona, around 50 km from this area. We advise you to hire a car, or to book a car-hire service with a driver by writing to us here: travel@paradisepossible.com.
By train:
Pesaro and Fano station are served by high-speed trains, AV and ES, and smaller towns are generally served by the regional train service. For more information and timetables: www.trenitalia.it.
What not to be missedin Central Le Marche
In JEsi, a remarkable example of civic architecture, the Palazzo della Signoria was erected, by Francesco di Giorgio Martini, between 1486 and 1498. Pertaining to the Tuscan Renaissance style, it is designed in a quadratic formation with three floors lined by protruding cornices. The beautiful Guelph cross windows remain in their original form, while the towers and courtyard have been modified.
How to get there
By car:
Exit from the Austostrada A 14 at Ancona Nord and take the SS direction Roma/Jesi, exit at Jesi est.
By plane:
The Delle Marche Airport is around 20 km from this area. We advise you to hire a car, or to book a car-hire service with a driver by writing to us here: travel@paradisepossible.com
By boat:
The port of Ancona is around 30 km from this area. We advise you to hire a car, or to book a car-hire service with a driver by writing to us here: travel@paradisepossible.com
By train:
Pesaro and Fano station are served by high-speed trains, AV and ES, and smaller towns are generally served by the regional train service. For more information and timetables: www.trenitalia.it.
Where to stay
B&B La Moja is a welcoming b&b in the heart of the Vallesina, in a little country house with a small front garden. The b&b is situated 5 minutes by foot from Santa Maria delle Moie, one of the most beautiful of Le Marche’s romantic abbeys.
All the Benefits of Booking through Paradise Possible
• 10% discount on all accommodations recommended by Paradise Possible
• possibility of visiting historical assets that are not usually available and not opened to the public
• assistance of experienced guides in art history with interpreter
• availability of the municipalities where the property is located
• availability of tourist reception at the farm contracted
• quality of courses tailor-made by experts for every itinerary
• assistance of experienced guides to adventure sports on the nature parks
• flexibility to take advantage of the itinerary with the same services for arrangement in group or in pairs.
Costs and methods of Payment :
• Each itinerary will be priced individually;
• For every booking of the itinerary it will be required a pay contribution for the number of people who will benefit of the Itinerary (*) to Paradise Possible and the 30% deposit for booking of accommodation at the selected facility.
• The methods of payment will be indicated by Paradise Possible, while the facility itself will show its own.
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