Pesaro is another coastal city in the Marche region of Italy, situated on the Adriatic Sea coast, just north of Rimini. Like Rimini, it is known for its beautiful beaches and seaside resorts. However, Pesaro has its own distinct charm and attractions.
One of the highlights of Pesaro is its historic center, characterized by narrow medieval streets, charming piazzas, and elegant buildings. The city is also famous for being the birthplace of the renowned composer Gioachino Rossini, and it hosts an annual opera festival in his honor, the Rossini Opera Festival.
In addition to its cultural heritage, Pesaro offers visitors a range of recreational activities, including water sports, hiking, and cycling. The city’s coastline boasts long stretches of sandy beaches, making it a popular destination for sun-seekers during the summer months.
An area view of the medieval village of Fiorenzuola di Focara on the San Bartolo between Pesaro and Romagna
An aerial view of Baia Flaminia in Pesaro with its colored umbrellas and the hotels behind it.
Pesaro, Marche, Italy, December 29 — The waterfront and coastline of Pesaro, in the Italian region of Marche, on the Adriatic Sea. Known as the City of Music and the City of the Bicycle, Pesaro was founded by the Piceni people during the Iron Age, to develop as an important center on the Adriatic Sea under the rule of Ancient Rome and later in the Middle Ages. Pesaro is known and loved in the world of music and opera for being the birthplace of the composer Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868), author of works such as The Barber of Seville, Guglielmo Tell and La Gazza Ladra.
Pesaro, Marche, Italy, December 29 — The waterfront and coastline of Pesaro, in the Italian region of Marche, on the Adriatic Sea. Known as the City of Music and the City of the Bicycle, Pesaro was founded by the Piceni people during the Iron Age, to develop as an important center on the Adriatic Sea under the rule of Ancient Rome and later in the Middle Ages. Pesaro is known and loved in the world of music and opera for being the birthplace of the composer Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868), author of works such as The Barber of Seville, Guglielmo Tell and La Gazza Ladra.
Old hamlet in in the hills of the Marches region, Central Italy
Pesaro, Marche, Italy, December 29 — A glimpse of Piazza della Libertà along the seafront promenade of Pesaro, in the region of Marche on the Adriatic Sea coast of Italy. At the center the fountain of the Sfera Grande (Large Sphere) of the sculptor and artist Arnaldo Pomodoro, a modern symbol of the city. Known as the City of Music and the City of the Bicycle, Pesaro was founded by the Piceni people during the Iron Age, to develop as an important center on the Adriatic Sea under the rule of Ancient Rome and later in the Middle Ages. Pesaro is known and loved in the world of music and opera for being the birthplace of the composer Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868), author of works such as The Barber of Seville, Guglielmo Tell and La Gazza Ladra.
The facade of the birthplace house of the opera composer Gioachino Rossini in the historic heart of Pesaro, a town on the Adriatic coast of Italy in the Marche region. Gioachino Antonio Rossini (1792-1868) lived in this house until the age of 10 and then moved to various cities following his family. Rossini, loved and recognized among the greatest opera composers in the world, is the author of masterpieces such as The Barber of Seville, Guillaume Tell and La Gazza Ladra. Known as the City of Music and the City of the Bicycle, Pesaro was founded by the Piceni people during the Iron Age, to develop as an important center on the Adriatic Sea under the rule of Ancient Rome and later in the Middle Ages.
Fountain and Renaissance palace in Pesaro, Marches, Italy.
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