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There are numerous cities and towns of Le Marche region maintaining medieval landscape architecture, which is almost intact and creates an alluring atmosphere of the past. For all the enthusiasts of the above mentioned we suggest the following places not to be omitted: Urbino (PU) Home of the painter Raffaello Sanzio, this city is internationally known as one of the major capitals of Italian Renaissance; it holds the UNESCO assistance as one of the places on the World Heritage List. http://www.urbino.com Arcevia (AN) A town that consists of 8 medieval castles: Castiglioni, Palazzo, Caudino, Piticchio, Montale, San Pietro, Loretello e Nidastore. http://www.arceviaweb.it Corinaldo (AN) A city with medieval fortifications which include practically intact defense walls dating back to the 15th century. http://www.corinaldo.it Offagna (AN) A typical medieval town with the grandeur of its fortress that dominates the surrounding hilly landscape. http://www.offagna-online.it Gradara (PU) A marvelous place where one can visit the castle - a fortress which became the background for a tragic love story between Paolo and Francesca. http://www.gradara.org San Leo (PU) An antique town situated on an enormous rock with a tower and a fortress which unquestionably dominates the landscape. http://www.comune.san-leo.ps.it |
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