Pesaro
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The city of Pesaro (pronounced with the stress on the first syllable) is the capital city of the Province of Pesaro and Urbino with a population of 94,969 inhabitants.
Located on the shores of the Adriatic Sea, it lies 93 kilometres north west of Ancona, the regional capital of Marche. There are two quite different halves to the city; it's one of the most important seaside towns in the region with lots of hotels but it also has an historic centre with impressive monuments such as the Rocca Costanza castle and the Palazzo Ducale. |
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You can almost think of Pesaro as two towns in one; the long, straight beach is lined with dozens of bars and restaurants, a popular place for the evening passeggiata. A 10 minute walk inland from the beach gets you to Piazza del Popolo which is the centre of the city. Here you'll fine the aforementioned Palazzo Ducale as well as the majority of shops and places to eat.
Pesaro was the birthplace of Italian composer Giaochino Rossini (1792 - 1868) and there are various references to this around the city including his former house which is now a museum (Casa Rossini) and also the Rossini Opera Festival which takes place every August.
Transport facilities in Pesaro include its train station, (10 minute walk from Piazza del Popolo) which forms part of the Bologna to Ancona railway line. You can reach Ancona in 43 minutes without having to change train, stopping along the way at the seaside towns of Fano and Senigallia. Pesaro is also an important hub for the local buses with the town of Urbino being a favourite destination, 37 kilometres away and a bus ride of around an hour.
By car from Pesaro you can reach Urbino in 39 minutes or the fellow provincial capitals of Ancona in one hour 2 minutes (94 km), Fermo in one hour 26 minutes (136 km), Macerata in one hour 32 minutes (127 km) and Ascoli-Piceno in one hour 57 minutes, a journey of 194 kilometres.
The most convenient airport for Pesaro is Marche Airport which is situated close to Ancona. By car it takes around 45 minutes with a distance of roughly 65 kilometres depending on which route you take.
Accommodation options in Pesaro include 34 hotels, 38 private apartments and 21 bed & breakfasts, while nearby places of interest include the Monte San Bartolo Nature Park and Gradara with its castle.
Pesaro was the birthplace of Italian composer Giaochino Rossini (1792 - 1868) and there are various references to this around the city including his former house which is now a museum (Casa Rossini) and also the Rossini Opera Festival which takes place every August.
Transport facilities in Pesaro include its train station, (10 minute walk from Piazza del Popolo) which forms part of the Bologna to Ancona railway line. You can reach Ancona in 43 minutes without having to change train, stopping along the way at the seaside towns of Fano and Senigallia. Pesaro is also an important hub for the local buses with the town of Urbino being a favourite destination, 37 kilometres away and a bus ride of around an hour.
By car from Pesaro you can reach Urbino in 39 minutes or the fellow provincial capitals of Ancona in one hour 2 minutes (94 km), Fermo in one hour 26 minutes (136 km), Macerata in one hour 32 minutes (127 km) and Ascoli-Piceno in one hour 57 minutes, a journey of 194 kilometres.
The most convenient airport for Pesaro is Marche Airport which is situated close to Ancona. By car it takes around 45 minutes with a distance of roughly 65 kilometres depending on which route you take.
Accommodation options in Pesaro include 34 hotels, 38 private apartments and 21 bed & breakfasts, while nearby places of interest include the Monte San Bartolo Nature Park and Gradara with its castle.
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Category: Major Cities and Towns of Marche
Region: Marche Province: Capital of Pesaro and Urbino Population: 94,969 Highlights: Beach, Rocca Costanza (castle), Palazzo Ducale Close by: Fano, Monte San Bartolo Nature Park, Gradara Recommended hotel: Villa Cattani Stuart |
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Public transport: Train station 750 metres from centre, local buses
By train: Fano - 7 mins, Senigallia - 21 mins, Ancona - 43 mins |
By car: Urbino- 39 mins (37 km), Ancona - 1 hour 2 mins (94 km)
By air: Marche Airport -47 minutes by car (68 km) |
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