Marche Attractions

The region of Marche (the Marches) in Central Italy covers mountainous country, consisting partly of inhospitable terrain (Monte Vettore, 2,476m/8,171ft) but mostly of very fertile uplands, which extends between the rivers Foglia and Tronto down the eastern slopes of the Appennino Umbro-Marchigiano to the Adriatic coast. The capital of the region is Ancona, at one time one of Italy's most influential towns.

General information

The people earn their living from agriculture and horticulture (wheat, barley, maize, fruit, vegetables, vine) and from stock raising (cattle and pigs). Along the coast fishing and shipbuilding are of some importance.