Holiday apartment in Fossombrone: Culture, Nature and Culinary Delights

Fossombrone between the Metauro and the Via Flaminia

Fossombrone lies in the central Metauro Valley along the route of the ancient Via Flaminia. When you rent a holiday apartment in Fossombrone, you encounter a combination of architectural history, art, river landscapes, trails and regional festivals. Each theme offers a different focus for your days and can be deliberately combined with the others when planning your trip.

Art and architectural history in the town

The Chiesa di San Filippo is a Baroque church built between 1608 and 1613 and decorated with lavish stucco ornamentation. Paintings by Anselmo Bucci and works by Angelo Biancini are displayed across five rooms in the Casa Museo e Quadreria Cesarini. The Casa Museo e Quadreria Cesarini can be visited by prior appointment through the Punto IAT.

The Rocca Malatestiana was begun in the 13th century during papal rule over the town, expanded by the Malatesta family and later reinforced by Francesco di Giorgio Martini on behalf of Federico da Montefeltro. Corso Garibaldi is a historic street with a double row of arcades and the façades of aristocratic palaces along the former route of the Via Flaminia. The Biblioteca Passionei has long been a centre for cultural activities, conferences, exhibitions and publications on the bibliographic collection as well as the cultural and heritage assets of the municipality of Fossombrone.

A striking feature on the Metauro is the Ponte della Concordia, which has a single, exceptionally broad arch. Its reflection in the river forms a perfect circle known as the „Eye of Fossombrone“.

River, forest and trails

For days in nature, head to the Foresta delle Cesane, which stretches across a plateau between the municipalities of Fossombrone, Urbino and Isola del Piano. The Cammino dei Cappuccini begins at the Capuchin monastery in Fossombrone and leads over 17 stages and 400 kilometres to Ascoli Piceno. The Convento dei Padri Cappuccini on San Giovanni Hill offers panoramic views over Fossombrone.

The Sentiero per Tutti offers a different kind of experience: the 590-metre-long, level circular trail makes it easier for wheelchair users as well as blind and visually impaired people to use. In San Lazzaro di Fossombrone, the Marmitte dei Giganti form a gorge crossed by the Metauro River, which can be navigated by canoe or inflatable boat during some seasons.

Festivals and regional specialities

The Trionfo del Carnevale takes place in Fossombrone every year on the second weekend of May. More than 1,000 Renaissance performers then bring the three thematically decorated streets of the historic old town to life with a Renaissance market, historic craft stalls, archers, music, fire shows and jesters. At the Festival del tartufo Bianchetto e del vino Bianchello DOC, the Bianchetto truffle is celebrated; for more than 35 years, it has been honoured as a DOP product of the Marche region. During the Bianchetto truffle market exhibition, the truffle can be sampled at numerous stalls on Corso Garibaldi and in the restaurants of the town of Fossombrone.

Choose a holiday apartment in Fossombrone according to your interests

When choosing a holiday apartment in Fossombrone, you can decide on the focus of your trip: cultural sightseeing, landscape experiences, active trails or a stay centred around festivals and culinary events. This keeps the planning open to different daily rhythms, while the specific places, nature experiences and events set the direction.

More places for planning your trip

More places for planning your trip: Mombaroccio, Fratte Rosa, Gabicce Mare, Città Di Castello, Villagrande, Piobbico, Montegrimano and Isola di Fano.

For the higher-level travel overview: Pesaro - Urbino.