Category Archives: Hill towns

The Englishwoman visits Offagna

Posted on 31 Aug, 2017 by An Englishwoman in Italy

I’ve been silent for some time because my family was keeping me busy. I am freer now, and looking forward to sharing more about life in Le Marche. Offagna is a good place to visit if you have just been … Continue reading →

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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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The Englishwoman discovers Fiorenzuola di Focara

Posted on 24 Jun, 2016 by An Englishwoman in Italy

We were inspired to visit this area by an article in the Daily Torygraph (alias Telegraph), which I saw on Facebook,  extolling the delights of Gabicce Mare and  the San Bartolo nature reserve (parco naturale). About time too! Le Marche … Continue reading →

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The Englishwoman sees the sights in Macerata

Posted on 20 Jun, 2016 by An Englishwoman in Italy

I usually like to sight-see conscientiously, guide-book in hand, but this time we just wandered round as our fancy took us. As you would expect from the former seat of papal government, Macerata has a number of fine monumental buildings … Continue reading →

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The Englishwoman’s Italian story

Posted on 30 Sep, 2015 by An Englishwoman in Italy

This blog first appeared in  Original Marche . Thanks to Angela for inviting me to contribute to her blog, which is indeed original as it deals with lesser-known aspects of Le Marche, and introduces readers to local artists and unusual recipes. … Continue reading →

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The Englishwoman visits Sirolo and meets another blogger

Posted on 28 May, 2015 by An Englishwoman in Italy

My Italian friend and fellow blogger Angela kindly took the Chelsea Fan and me round this modestly charming seaside resort, to the south-east of Monte Conero and in the regional Parco del Conero. Sirolo is also an ancient citadel against pirates and … Continue reading →

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The Englishwoman at the launch of the Enoteca de Scuretto

Posted on 16 Oct, 2014 by An Englishwoman in Italy

Sara and Elisa, the admirable owners of the Osteria de Scuretto, had decided to complement their Osteria with a wine-shop, or enoteca, selling local good quality wines and other specialities – limoncino (like limoncello), pasta, olive oil and more. They therefore issued … Continue reading →

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Il turismo a Corinaldo/Tourism in Corinaldo: the Mayor reflects on tourism policies.

Posted on 28 Sep, 2014 by An Englishwoman in Italy

Informattiva Corinaldo Intervista a Matteo Principi, sindaco di Corinaldo. Senz’altro i Corinaldesi vogliono creare un sistema che produca anche turisti felici!

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The Englishwoman celebrates with memories, flags and dancing

Posted on 26 Aug, 2014 by An Englishwoman in Italy

The 9 Tarocchi (Tarot cards) in Corinaldo is one of our favourite restaurants and on Friday 1 August they celebrated the 50th anniversary of their opening. The restaurant was founded in 1964 by a group of young people, in their … Continue reading →

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Addio turismo, buongiorno accoglienza .

Posted on 25 Aug, 2014 by An Englishwoman in Italy

L’economia italiana rimane sempre in crisi; il PIL è cresciuto da solo ,3%, e 43% dei giovani sono disoccupati. Molti puntano sul turismo per guadagnare soldi dall’estero e dare lavoro ai giovani. Il sole, il paesaggio, l’arte, la storia, l’archaeologia, … Continue reading →

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