Marche Travel Guide
Everything you need to plan your trip to the scenic region in central Italy
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Photo: Monti Sibillini National Park
Latest page update: 23 June 2025
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By: Dion Protani
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The region of Marche is one of six regions in central Italy, situated north of Abruzzo and south of Emilia Romagna.
To the east it occupies a long stretch of coastline on the Adriatic Sea while to the west it shares land borders with the regions of Umbria, Tuscany and Lazio. Sometimes referred to as "Le Marche" ("The Marches" in English), the region has a total population of around one and a half million, with just over 100,000 living in its capital city of Ancona. |
Regional capital: Ancona
Population: 1,484,427 (in 2024 - source) Size: 9,366 km² Provinces: 5 Highlights: Conero Peninsula, Urbino, Grottammare, Loreto |