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Le Marche encompasses everything one would want from Italy. Incredible countryside from the Sibillini mountains to the glorious coastline, classic landscapes, castellated hilltops towns, culture, art, music, indoor, outdoor and watersports, wonderful wildlife, fun, delicious food and wines, quality fashions and footwear, museums, churches, culture, history – so much to do and see. Experience life to its fullest – experience Le Marche!
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Fruit and Vegetables from Le Marche

Fruit and Vegetables from Le Marche | Le Marche another Italy | Scoop.it
The Aso Valley or Val d'Aso, is one of the most important valleys for the horticultural activity, has a long tradition of and is the principal zone for the production of fruit and vegetables in Le Marche.
From Pedaso towards the Sibillini mountains you will be amazed at the number of family run business that continue to thrive on the valley floor.
Many of these small business have in recent years moved over to organic or low impact production and rekindled some of their disappearing cultivation technics.
There is the possibility to visit the farm shops and buy freshly picked fruit and vegetables, jams, fruit in syrup, vegetables under oil or pickled.
Peaches, cherries, apricots and plums exist in large quantity and variety but one fruit is internationally recognised as unic: the Mela Rosa dei Sibillini
The pink apple is a traditional variety of the whole range of the foothills of central Italy.
Typical, in pieces spread, even in orchards and gardens, was the traditional family orchard .
It is an ancient type, which are found historical information dating back to prehistoric times:

"As for flavor, the apples are inferior to those of Tivoli Piceno, but do more figure"
Horace (65 BC), Horatian satire, the 4th and 8th of the 2nd book.

The cultivation area coincides with the territory of the Mountain Community of Sibillini, then spread from the areas up to the high Apennine valleys and slopes close to the chain of the Sibillini Mountains.
Their cultivation had been almost completely abandoned and survived only some very old tree shed. Nowadays, this incredible fruit, is back in culture and thanks to the work of several years of the Mountain Community of Sibillini, we all can bite a "monument of taste and tradition".
More information on www.presidislowfood.it/
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Gatto Cucine: the furniture excellence of Le Marche

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Gatto Cucine – thanks to the entrepreneurship of its founder, Mario Gatto - was one of the first Italian companies in the 1950s to start the revolution of “modular” kitchens. Since then, Gatto has sailed through decades of transformation with success and has made a name for itself in the evolution of the “made in Italy” kitchens. The Marchigiano model Gatto Cucine is located near the sea and Parco del Conero (a natural park) in Camerano, in the district of Ancona. Its location is not just any place, but symbolizes a set of values. Gatto has earned the title of being a Marchigiano model of excellence for development. Its constantly evolving business system is a dynamic expression of creativity and innovation, representing the values of a local working community, the territory and its rich traditions.

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Spend a Day in Ascoli Piceno, Italy

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Looking for a beautiful, historic place to visit near the east coast of Italy? Consider spending the day in the charming town of Ascoli Piceno. Just a short drive from the Adriatic coast, located in the eastern part of central Italy in the Marche region, is the small city of Ascoli Piceno. Marked by a rich history and beautiful architecture, this town merits at least a day-long visit...

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New Form of hospitality: 7 "Alberghi Diffusi" in Le Marche

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Partly a house and partly a hotel, dedicated to those people who do not like hotel stays; in short, this is a new form of hospitality that takes the name of “Albergo Diffuso” . Its main components are distributed in different buildings, all located in the same village/town. The term “diffuso” (diffuse) denotes a structure that is horizontal, and not vertical like the one pertaining to traditional hotels, which often do not constitute a pleasant sight, reminding us of blocks of flats. ADs satisfy the tourists’ demand of stays in renowned and famous areas and towns, of contact with residents and local people rather than only with other tourists, and of the traditional comforts offered in hotels, such as room service or a restaurant. This form of hospitality has showed to be very efficient for the valorisation of towns and villages that are artistically or architecturally peculiar and interesting; through ADs we can valorise old and dismissed buildings and, at the same time, we can avoid to solve the problems of hospitality only through the construction of new structures.

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Antica Stamperia Carpegna Le Marche: traditional Hand-printed linens

Antica Stamperia Carpegna Le Marche: traditional Hand-printed linens | Le Marche another Italy | Scoop.it

Hand printed linens are one the oldest artisan crafts in northern Le Marche. Using hand-carved wood block prints and colors made with natural ingredients, artisans have been making these beautiful linens since the Middle Ages. The patterns were inspired by rural life. Grapes, wheat, the rooster, sunflowers were the prevalent regional symbols. Later, the designs were expanded to include motifs from embroideries, architectural friezes, and other patterns from different ages. In addition to the traditional rust color, made with iron dioxide (rust), flour, and vinegar, linens are also printed in deep sea blue and earthy dark green, reflecting the tones of the region. Don’t forget to bring your table measurements with you in you are interested in these very special linens!

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