Category Archives: Festa

The Englishwoman admires Corinaldo’s Infiorata and walks in the Corpus Christi procession 

Posted on 15 Sep, 2016 by An Englishwoman in Italy

On the first Sunday in June we arrived at our little local church,  Sant’Apollonia, only a bit late (the Chelsea Fan has observed that Mass and football matches always begin on time in Italy), as usual, only to find it … Continue reading →

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Some hill towns; the Englishwoman survives in Cingoli, Gradara, Matelica, Mondavio, Urbania, Urbino.

Posted on 23 Jun, 2014 by An Englishwoman in Italy

Cingoli Small town known as the balcony of the Marches, for its spectacular views. Touristy, but consequently clean and beautifully kept. I visited it at lunchtime in October – it was deadly quiet and there were no restaurants open within … Continue reading →

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Nominate il vostro borgo preferito dell’entroterra Marchigiana; create il graduatorio dei borghi

Posted on 22 Sep, 2013 by An Englishwoman in Italy

Con ringraziamenti a The Sunday Times travel section 15.09.2013 Secondo The Sunday Times, i francesi hanno trovato il loro village preferito. Qual’è il vostro borgo preferito nelle Marche? Ecco una lista delle attrezzature e impianti necessari perche un borgo possa concorrere, liberamente … Continue reading →

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Morris men at Monte San Vito

Posted on 16 Sep, 2013 by An Englishwoman in Italy

Tataworld writes Last Friday I was at the BAVARIAN BEER FAIR in Monte San Vito. Already last year I had attended, but this year I was pleasantly surprised: an Oktoberfest embryo in a pretty village in the Marche, where you can taste typical … Continue reading →

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Summer Jamboree day#3 (Photo by Matteo Crescentini)

Posted on 15 Sep, 2013 by An Englishwoman in Italy

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Help create a league table of hill-towns in Le Marche

Posted on 15 Sep, 2013 by An Englishwoman in Italy

With acknowledgements to The Sunday Times travel section 15.09.2013 The Sunday Times reports that the French have found their favourite village. What’s your favourite hill town in Le Marche? Here is a check-list freely adapted from The Sunday Times. All … Continue reading →

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