The town of Pergola is best known for the discovery of the Bronzi Dorati, a gilded bronze sculpture group. The Bronzi Dorati are two (real) couples from the higher circles of Roman society, the lords are proud of their horses and the women are standing next to them.
You can find Casa San Biagio at about 30 minutes from the coast. The location of the house falls under the municipality of Fossombrone, but is only about 10 minutes from the city of Pergola.
From Pergola you drive for about 6 km on a winding main road towards Fossombrone. There you take the 'strada bianca' towards Casa San Biagio.
You will learn that the view here is truly breathtaking! On the west side you can see the mountains 'The Apennines. On the east side you look through the rolling hills towards the Adriatic Sea. Here lies Casa San Biagio.
From Casa San Biagio there are numerous sights in the region that you can visit. A number of them are highlighted below.
The coast is naturally suitable for a relaxing day at the beach, but it also has several beautiful cities you could visit. Think of Pesaro, Fano, Senigallia, Sirolo or Ancona.
But you can also visit the other side of the Apennines to visit the Umbria region. There are still a lot of beautiful old cities, such as Perugia, Gubbio and not to mention the beautiful Assisi. We can give you tips about this.
Enjoy your holiday in Le Marche!
Urbino
Hidden in the hills is Urbino, one of the most elegant cities in the Renaissance. The historic center, UNESCO World Heritage, is still as it was designed by the famous warlord and duke Federico da Montefeltro in the 15th century. The medieval city lies on top of a hill and is surrounded by a thick city wall. Steep narrow streets, mostly accessible only to pedestrians, are bordered by houses and palaces of red brick and white marble. The streets lead you to the spectacular Palazzo Ducale and the
Monte Catria
The mountain 'Monte Catria' is 1701m high and is part of the Apennines and lies on the border between the provinces of Umbria and Le Marche. With its beautiful nature it is excellent for hiking, mountain biking and even skiing in winter.
Senigallia
The seaside resort of Senigallia was founded by the Romans (285 BC). In the Middle Ages it was an important trading center for the Duchy of Urbino. Later, Senigallia turned into one of the more important seaside resorts on the Adriatic coast. The beach is known for its beautiful soft sand, also called Spiaggia di Velluto (the velvet beach).
Gola del Furlo
The Gola del Furlo is a beautiful gorge that is definitely worth a visit. Between these 1000m high rocks flows the river Candigliano. In this gorge you will find a 38 meter long Roman tunnel that was dug 76 years after Christ.
Sirolo
Sirolo, a small, charming village in the Parco del Monte Conero nature park. The town of Sirolo rises from the chalk cliffs covered with pine forests at a height of 125m above the Adriatic coast and is embraced by the southern slopes of the Monte Conero and the wine cultures of the Rosso Conero.
Grotti di Frasassi
The caves of Frasassi are a large underground cave complex that is located in a nature park in the Italian municipality of Genga (province of Ancona). An entrance to one of the Frasassi caves was discovered by a farmer on 28 June 1948.
Mirabilandia amusement park
Mirabilandia is one of the largest amusement parks in Italy. In this park, located in the Riviera dei Parchi on the Adriatic coast of Emilia Romagna, there is a lot to do.
Website door: 