Casale Malatesta

The Marche Region, which welcomed the Holy House of Loreto – defined by John Paul II as the true Marian heart of Christianity – is a land of saints and popes who have marked the regional history and culture through the development of centers of spirituality spread along the valleys or in secluded places. Camaldolese, Cistercian and Franciscan monks have dotted the territory of monasteries, abbeys, and convents, some of which still open their doors to guests and visitors as they once opened them to pilgrims and wayfarers. Over time, in the cities of art plenty of Cathedrals have been built and expanded as real museum churches, destinations for visitors and culture lovers. Visiting the Marche through the preserved and restored religious heritage is an unforgettable experience, a perfect holiday for both heart and mind.