Ideal Italian locations for weddings and honeymoons

The Marche region has long been a popular area for foreign visitors. The region has many attractions to offer: the Medieval town of Urbino, the many beaches of the Adriatic, the Roman ruins at Urbisaglia, Fracassi's grotta, the world famous Opera Season in Macerata, etc.

Dotted with splendid medieval hill towns, Umbria presents a fine choice if you are looking for a special little piece of Italy, in the central regions. Umbria is widely considered to be one of the most beautiful. Umbria is also full of ancient historic treasures, many of which can be found in its churches and palaces. Over half of the municipalities in Umbria have at least one museum. There are large collections of art and other antiquities to be discovered. Travellers who want the best of central Italy are now heading for Le Marche, the third region, alongside Tuscany and Umbria that makes up the area. The region lies on the eastern side of central Italy, between the Adriatic Sea and the high Apennine mountains. Much of it remains unspoilt by the ravages of mass tourism. True, the Adriatic coast has been a Mecca for "sun n' sand" holiday makers for decades, but few venture far from the beaches. Inland, perhaps more so than anywhere else in central Italy, you will find places where time really has stood still. May, June and September are the ideal months to tour Le Marche. The landscape is clothed in spring green or the first tints of autumn, any rain tends towards brief showers, rather than endless drizzle. Many visitors who come to Le Marche are looking for a taste of the "real" Italy, unsullied by relentless tourism, yet very welcoming to foreigners.