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Le Marche: land of sea, hills, and culture

Le Marche are a unique mosaic: golden beaches overlooking the Adriatic, gentle hills dotted with ancient villages, a cuisine that tells the story of both land and sea traditions, and a cultural heritage that weaves together art, music, and architecture. A region that thrives on harmonious contrasts, uniting nature and culture in a rare balance.

ROMAN ROOTS

Fano is not just the host city of Adriatic Sound Festival, but an integral part of its identity. Ancient Rome is woven into the soul of both the city and the festival. The Arch of Augustus still marks the entrance to the city, just as it did two thousand years ago. During the festival, this connection becomes tangible: every note resonates like a modern echo of a millennia-old story that continues to be told today.

PESARO: CAPITAL OF CULTURE 2024

Pesaro is a city of the sea and music, home to Rossini and the Italian Capital of Culture 2024. A place full of rhythm and creativity, where tradition and innovation come together. Adriatic Sound Festival fits into this same flow, bringing new sonic visions to a city that has always breathed art and the future.

Rossini’s Birthplace

Pesaro is the birthplace of Gioachino Rossini, one of Italy’s greatest composers, whose music has left a mark on theater and opera worldwide. His legacy is not only historical: it continues to inspire the city’s cultural life, from theaters to festivals that each year bring his innovative spirit back to the stage. An identity that binds Pesaro to music in an unbreakable way, making it an international point of reference.