Loreto

Piazza della Madonna with façade of the Basilica della Santa Casa

View of the Basilica della Santa Casa

Loreto, a hill town, is a comune of the Italian province of Ancona, in the Marche and most commonly known as the seat of the Basilica della Santa Casa, a popular Catholic pilgrimage site. The city's main monuments occupy the four sides of the piazza: the college of the Jesuits; the Palazzo Comunale (formerly the Palazzo Apostolico), designed by Bramante, that houses an art gallery with works of Lorenzo Lotto, Vouet and Annibale Carracci as well as a collection of maiolica, and the Shrine of the Holy House (Santuario della Santa Casa). It also boasts a massive line of walls, designed by the architect ( and military engineer ) Antonio da Sangallo the Younger, which were erected from 1518 and reinforced in the 17th century.

Marche Highlights

Inspired Stays

Palazzo Giusti: A Design-Forward Boutique Hotel in Urbino’s Historic Center

This new boutique hotel with just five suites is the most upscale hotel in Urbino, but with a much more affordable price tag than similar stays in major cities like Rome and Florence.

Property

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What's on

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A Look at One Unique Renovation Project in Le Marche, Before and After

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Partner Content

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What you can't miss in Marche

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Recipes From Marche

Recipes

Arancini di Carnevale / Photo courtesy of Francine Segan

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Recipes

Homemade Whole-Grain Tagliatelle

Our writer Cindy gives us the best recipe for homemade whole-grain 'tagliatelle,' a fresh pasta that is easier to make then it seems, from the northern and central areas of Italy

What others are saying about Marche

@noel.lewis53 asks:

Hello. I hope it is OK to post this enquiry here. I am trying to trace my family history to Cupra Marittima . My great grandfather was Lou/Luigi Luciani believed to have been born around 1866. His father's name might have been Eugene, and his mother Maria Paccasassi.

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@arch3615 asks:

We are retiring in two years from US and I read an article to reach out about best to leave money in US bank account. I may have consulting income after I receive social security in two years. Do I have to pay taxes in Italy on income too? Or on social security?

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@arch3615 asks:

We are buying a house close to Sarnano, we will be there this fall. Are there any furniture stores in that area? Thanks

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