Destination Details: Le Marche.
Photo: Le Marche Weddings
Where is it?
The region is in central Italy, next door to Tuscany which sits to the west. It boasts a gorgeous hilly landscape and a small coastline.
Airports
The nearest airport to Le Marche is Ancona Airport (AOI) which is 33.7 km away. Other nearby airports are Florence (FLR) (164.3 km), Rome Ciampino (CIA) (177.8 km), Rome (FCO) (187.3 km) and Bologna (BLQ) (198 km).
What is the region famous for?
Le Marche is known for its lush green hills below the Sibillini Mountains, forests of oak trees, medieval towns, and its rocky coastline along the Adriatic Sea. The region is famous for its shoemaking tradition, and is still the manufacturing centre for luxury Italian footwear. Relatively unknown outside of Italy Le Marche also has a thriving wine scene (yes please!).
Why get married here?
Over the past few years there has been a growing demand for a more untouched Italy. Not Rome, Florence or Venice, but a more authentic Italy far from those tourist-trap locations. Le Marche offers just this!
If you’re looking a unique location, good value for money and suppliers who provide attention to detail and that personal touch, Le Marche could be for you.
Location. The landscape in Le Marche is beautiful all year round. It offers a myriad of panoramic points to look down on the stunning hilly landscape and lovely coastline.
Venue. The territory of Le Marche is scattered, from North to South, by an array of historic houses and beautiful villas where you can celebrate your wedding.
Food. The traditional gastronomy of Le Marche is recognized all over the world for its quality and the authenticity of the ingredients. Many of the traditional (and delicious) Le Marche dishes derive from the simplest peasant cuisine. Simple is best!
What style of weddings happen in this region?
Le Marche is perfect for those who love a warm and welcoming aesthetic. Think exposed brick, stone walls, wooden beams and bright fireplaces.
What type of venues are there?
There are various different options and styles when it comes to venues in Le Marche. From farm houses, to castles, to fortresses and villas. Many have breath-taking views of the rolling hills, some sit above beautiful lakes, others have views of the stunning Sibillini Mountains or Adriatic Sea.
Price - €
The region offers an array of beautiful venues, amazing views, fabulous food and is great value for money. The region is not seen as a ‘destination’ within the wedding world; it is untouched and more of a hidden gem. For this reason the price is more reasonable. You can take your pick from a range of suppliers and they tend to operate in a more personal and individual way.
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Things to know before booking.
The strong earthquake of 2016, caused the destruction of many towns and sadly loss of life. Although many years have passed some city centres have not yet been completely renovated.
It can get hot in the height of summer, we would recommend a June date when the landscape is green and not too parched. September is also lovely when the grapes harvest and the vines are full.
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Ancona: Overlooking the Adriatic Sea, it has one of the largest Italian ports. It is one of the main economic centres of the region, as well as the main urban centre in size and population. Stretching out to sea, the city sits on a bent elbow-shaped headland, which protects the wider natural port of the central Adriatic.
Ascoli Piceno: The historic centre is built almost entirely in travertine stone including the famous Renaissance Piazza del Popolo. The centre preserves several noble towers and bell towers and for this reason it is called the City of a Hundred Towers. It is the only city in the region to have two historic theatres, the Ventidio Basso and the Filarmonic.
San Benedetto del Tronto: located along the southern Adriatic coast of Le Marche at the mouth of the Tronto River, is an important tourist centre and fishing port of the Riviera delle Palme.
Macerata: sea, hills, and mountains: Macerata has it all! It's a lively city because it is home to one of the oldest universities in the world, sweetly snuggled up and protected by the beautiful hills of the Le Marche region.
Pesaro Urbino: the hinterland of Pesaro is a territory full of natural beauty. Among the soft hills, a few kilometers from the coast, there are small historic villages, medieval fortresses and castles.
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