Are you on holiday in Fano and looking for some ideas to take a break from just chilling on the beach? There are so many things to see!
Here we'll try to give you some suggestions to help you discover ancient charms, unique cultural heritage, and hidden villages. You'll also get a closer look at a Region that's often quiet but has a voice (or rather, many voices!) ready to tell wonderful stories.
This journey starts from the underground of the Montanari Media Library and leads to the Domus discovered on the south side of Piazza XX Settembre, passing through the remains of the Roman Amphitheater along Corso Matteotti and the underground archaeological area of Sant'Agostino, where you'll find what's believed to be the Basilica designed by the architect Vitruvius and described in De Architettura.
In the charming neoclassical-style performance hall, gold and white dominate: the stage is overlooked by three tiers of boxes and a balcony loggia, decorated with statues and Corinthian columns that evoke classical art.
Particularly noteworthy is the large, colorful curtain depicting an imaginary entrance of Emperor Caesar Octavian Augustus into the ancient Colonia Iulia Fanestris.
Sadly, it didn't stay where it was found but was transferred to the Getty Museum in Malibu. However, you can find a faithful copy in the Sassonia area.
It was placed at the end of the promenade named after Lysippus: a truly charming path, decorated with murals inspired by the horizon. A tip? Walk it at sunset: it'll feel like a wonderful dive into a world of sea and art.
It hosts a super rich program of cultural events: concerts, open-air cinema screenings, evenings for the little ones, DJ sets for the youngsters, meetings, conferences, exhibitions, and so much more.
Three layers: the special mix of brandy, rum, and anise, plus coffee with its creamy top, all flavored with that essential lemon zest, and of course, served hot!
