The region's capital is Ancona. It is an old town with Roman sights including ruins of an amphitheatre and Trajan's triumphal arch.
Pesaro is the hometown of the composer Rossini. It is known for its annual Rossini festivals and also for its interesting monuments.
Numana enjoys an idyllic setting by the coast. Numana Alta is the oldest part of town and is very characteristic with narrow alleyways and lovely atmosphere.
Further inland you find interesting towns like the beautifully located Cagli, which has a number of old palaces and churches.
Cantiano is another medieval town in a wonderful setting with well-preserved old buildings.
Serrungarina is a smaller town east of Urbino, again beautifully situated and offering really good restaurants.
Urbania is a delightful town with a lively cultural centre. It has several monuments but is also known for its pottery production.
Urbino can rightly be called an architectural pearl. With its magnificent Renaissance buildings it is a joy to visit.
Ascoli Piceno is called a smaller version of Siena and is full of atmosphere and quaint streets.
