A reprint version of the First edition, 2006. The first English-language guide to deal with the Marche, a stunningly beautiful Italian region of coast, hills and mountains. As well as the historic town of Urbino, birthplace of Raphael, the region encompasses the former maritime republic of Ancona, the sandy beaches of the Palm Riviera, the dramatic scenery of the Sibylline Mountains, and lesser-known gems such as the marble-built town of Ascoli Piceno, one of the most beautiful towns in Italy. Blue Guide author Ellen Grady guides the reader around the sights with enthusiasm and a wealth of information, covering the region's rich art, architecture andhistory as well as its classic wines and innovative food.
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The Marche boasts serious art and architecture in its capital Rimini and other towns such as Urbino, birthplace of Raphael, as well as good innovative food based on the varied and excellent local product. This Blue Guide is the first English-language publication to deal solely with the region.
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I decided to buy this guidebook in preparation for a week-long holiday in a region of Italy I am not too familiar with, Le Marche. I was not disappointed: this book provides incredibly thorough and useful information about cities, towns and even tiny villages in the area and was incredibly invaluable while we were out there. It is well researched and well organised, and we used it to find out everything from info on local museums to restaurant recommendations.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By CP
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
A disappointing Amazon re-print of what was probably once a lovely book.
The font is small, the pictures are all matt monochrome and thereby lose much of their splendour.What a a pity.
The text (if you can read it) is quite constructive and informative but with just a small number of these black & white matt pictures you are left wondering what it is all about.....
The font is small, the pictures are all matt monochrome and thereby lose much of their splendour.What a a pity.
The text (if you can read it) is quite constructive and informative but with just a small number of these black & white matt pictures you are left wondering what it is all about.....
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Thorough, But Dry
16 Mar 2007
By C. Roeder
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I am planning a trip to Le Marche, Italy, and was glad to find this guide. There just aren't many books on this region of Italy, so choices are very limited. I was delighted to find ANY guide to Le Marche!
What the book lacks is emotion and a sense of excitement. It fails to impart a "feel" for the place. You won't find many pictures, nor any of the compelling qualities you experience with many travel guides. It is almost too clinical in it's presentation.
But what it lacks in emotion, it more than makes up for in details given. The Blue Guide, has information on even the smallest towns. It gives incredible detail as to the history of each location, as well as places of lodging, and restaurants. History buffs will love this book.
The region looks fascinating. The New York Times calls it "The next Tuscany". Mountains, rolling hills studded with ancient castles, romantic hill towns, sea coast, great cuisine. Get excited about this region by doing a little web research...this book will point you in the right direction.
What the book lacks is emotion and a sense of excitement. It fails to impart a "feel" for the place. You won't find many pictures, nor any of the compelling qualities you experience with many travel guides. It is almost too clinical in it's presentation.
But what it lacks in emotion, it more than makes up for in details given. The Blue Guide, has information on even the smallest towns. It gives incredible detail as to the history of each location, as well as places of lodging, and restaurants. History buffs will love this book.
The region looks fascinating. The New York Times calls it "The next Tuscany". Mountains, rolling hills studded with ancient castles, romantic hill towns, sea coast, great cuisine. Get excited about this region by doing a little web research...this book will point you in the right direction.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Good info on Le Marche
30 April 2008
By eeclare
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Format:Paperback
I'm just back from 10 days in Le Marche. It's such a beautiful region, though largely ignored by tourists and guidebooks. I was lucky to have friends who recently purchased a home in the region and have been traveling there for years. This was the first time they had seen a guidebook for Le Marche, and they were impressed by the specific information on all the little towns that dot the mountain tops there. In fact, they liked it so much that I left it at the house for them and their future visitors to enjoy. I might even buy another one to have to plan my next trip there!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Le Marche trip planning
25 May 2009
By hockey guy
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Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is a beautiful detailed guide to the region. It provides a background on the history and sites to be enjoyed. It would complement a more traditional travel guide and road map.
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