Offida (Marche)

Evening at Offida, a medieval village of Italy

Offida is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Ascoli Piceno in the Italian region Marche, located about 80 kilometers south of Ancona and about 12 kilometers northeast of Ascoli Piceno, on a rocky spur between the valleys of the Tesino (from north) and Tronto (south) rivers. The town has been nominated as one of the most beautiful villages in Italy The church of Santa Maria della Rocca is considered one of the main architectural features of the whole Marche region. It is located on the westernmost tip of the town, surrounded on three sides by ravines that enhance its size. It is a large brickwork construction in Romanesque-Gothic style, designed by a master Albertino in 1330 on a pre-existing Benedictine church. The area around Offida produces red, white and Vin Santo Italian DOC wine.

Marche Highlights

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Want to Own Property in Italy on a Tourist Visa? Fractional Ownership is the Future, According to This Expert

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Moving to Le Marche: How We Chose This Quiet Corner of Italy

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Properties for sale in Marche

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Recipes From Marche

Recipes
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Chichi Ripieno: Fabulous Focaccia of Marche

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Marche’s Unique Meat Sauce: Sugo al Ragù Piceno

Looking for the perfect pasta dish for the weekend? Francine Segan shares a very unique meat sauce from the Piceno province in the Marche region.

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Homemade Whole-Grain Tagliatelle

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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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