Short trips you can complete in one day
Monte Cassino is a well known location to both WWII visitors as well as those interested in important religious locations. The abby has been completely restored from the tremendous damage inflicted during the war and tours of the war history are offered, as well as tours of the fantastic museum of religious artifacts. Originally founded […]
Gradara is another incredible castle in the area around Catollica. You enter under the great arch and climb the brick paved streets lined with shops and resturants. When you go into the shops, be sure to greet them. They are happy to show you what they have whether you are going to buy something or
(From Wikipedia) The Republic of San Marino traces its origin to the early 4th century CE when, according to tradition, St. Marinus and a group of Christians settled there to escape persecution. The Castellum Sancta Marini is mentioned in the Liber Pontificalis (“The Book of the Pontiffs”) in 755; the oldest document in the republican
Loreto is an absolutely lovely small town just in from the coast that exists because of the famous Basilica. It takes just a couple hours to walk the city center, which includes shopping in local stores and the required stop at a cafe for a coffee or spritz. (The following information is courtesy of,
For tourists and visitors, Cattolica is at its best from spring right through to October, reaching a peak in the summer when the hospitality industry is working at full capacity. However, there are numerous hotels and restaurants open all year round. This is an elegant town; a fact that can be seen by taking
