Fermo Cathedral, officially the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta in Cielo, is a prominent Romanesque-Gothic church located on Girfalco Hill in Fermo, Marche, Italy, serving as the seat of the Archdiocese of Fermo and overlooking the Adriatic Sea. Constructed primarily between 1227 and the 13th century on the ruins of a 6th-century Paleochristian basilica that itself overlaid an ancient pagan temple, the cathedral's site reveals layers of history through underground excavations preserving over 400 archaeological artifacts from Picenian, Roman, and medieval periods,
Among the oldest and largest in the world, the Roman Cisterns of Fermo were built between the first century. B.C. and the first century. A.D. The 30 rooms that compose them, of equal size with barrel vaulting, extend over an area of 2,200 square meters. Ancient cisterns for the collection of water at the service of the city, were abandoned and forgotten until their partial reuse from the end of the 19th century, and for about a century, as a city aqueduct.
The Palazzo dei Priori is a medieval-Renaissance palace in center of Fermo. The palace houses the civic art and archeologic museums.
Torre di Palme is a medieval village perched on a hill, overlooking the Adriatic sea in the district of Fermo. Nice place for lunch. The welcome dinner will take place here.
Loreto is a gorgeous hilltop town with a magnificent basilica and far reaching views across the Adriatic Sea. The Basilica della Santa Casa was built between 1469 and 1587, is a stunning hybrid of Gothic and Renaissance styles. The basilica contains stunning art and is home to the Santa Casa di Loreto, a tiny brick house that is said to be where the Virgin Mary grew up and the Archangel Gabriel told her of her impending maternity.
Numana is an old fishermen village with its historic centre located at the top among colourful alleys and houses, which goes down to the magnificent beaches of Numana Bassa and the port. There are small shops, gelato, and seafood restaurants. Numana is one of the most beautiful towns of the Conero Riviera, with white sand beaches and crystal clear waters. From Numana, boat tours to Due Sorelle, a private beach, are available.
A town of the Conero Riviera. This is an amazing beach town next to Numana. We suggest you stroll along the beautiful beaches of the Due Sorelle (accessible only by boat tour), San Michele, Spiaggia Urbani, Spiaggia Mezzavalle, Spiaggia Numana, etc. where the white rocks of Monte Conero plunge into the sea, giving shape to bays and coves. This is the perfect beach day location.
Porto San Giorgio is a popular beach town with lots of shops, restaurants and beach chalets.
Borgo Grottammare Alta is an old village perched on a hilltop above the coastal town of Grottammare. Grottammare Alta contains the the beautiful square, Piazza Peretti. There is beach access at Grottammare. It is about 35 minutes from Fermo.
This is a dual town, with a beach town on the Adriatic Sea and a medieval hilltop town. It is perfect for appetizers in late afternoons and for beach days. It is about 30 minutes from Fermo.
Monti Sibillini National Park offers beautiful hiking trails leading to panoramic viewpoints, remote mountain refuges, and historical sites.
A winery about an hour and 20 minutes away from Fermo that is a favorite of Noah's dad. They are open for tastings and tours, where you can take a walk among the hills of vineyards and olive groves surrounded by roses, lavender and other Mediterranean plants. There is a farm shop with their wines, honey, pasta, and olive oils available for purchase.
Deep in the hill country near the remote village of Genga, the Grotte di Frasassi is one of Europe’s largest cave systems. The calcareous rock formations dates back 180 million years and can be explored via a guided tour.