Page 249 - DK Eyewitness: Back Roads Northern and Central Italy (Travel Guide)

DRIVE 25

Milan
Turin Venice
IT AL Y
Genoa Bologna
Florence
Perugia

Rome

The Heart of

Le Marche

Loreto to

Grottammare

Highlights
• Pilgrimage destination
Visit the historic house from the Holy
Land in Loreto’s grand cathedral and
see some exceptional art inspired by
strong religious devotion
• Majestic peaks
See the spectacular Monti Sibillini
from viewpoints in quaint old towns
along the way
• Mostly marble
Enjoy a drink in one of Italy’s most
beautiful piazzas, the main square of
delightful Ascoli Piceno – a town built
almost entirely of travertine
• Beachside fun
Wander along Grottammare’s palm-
lined promenade, relax on the hot
sand or enjoy a meal of fresh seafood
served with excellent local wine

View from Acquaviva Picena towards the
Monti Sibillini

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