The Surroundings

Situated in the Marche region - a land full of history and natural beauty – our country house is the ideal starting point for excursions to places of historical or cultural interest or day trips in the nature.

While in San Lorenzo in Campo, you can admire the Benedictine monastery – a jewel of Romanesque-gothic style – and the “Mario Tiberini” theatre which dates back to the 19th century. Near-by you can visit the medieval hamlets of San Vito sul Cesano and Montalfoglio. We suggest you visit Castelleone di Suasa, just 4 mi (6 km) away, where you will find the archeological museum of Suasa - hosted in the palace of the once-mighty Della Rovere family - and an excavated Roman site just outside of town. From Agriturismo Angeli you can also reach Mondavio and its medieval fortress 6 mi (10 km) and the breathtaking Frasassi Caves (Grotte di Frasassi) with their enormous stalactites and stalagmites - the widest in Europe, just 12 mi (20 km). Only 18 mi (30 km) from the country house lies Urbino – world heritage site – a city of art and birthplace of the Renaissance painter Raffaello Sanzio – known in English as Raphael. If you drive towards the mountains you will get to very old and fascinating places: the town of Pergola with its gold-plated Roman bronze statues, Fonte Avellana monastery - mentioned by Dante Alighieri in his Divine Comedy - and the famous Frontone Castle in Frontone. In case you are interested in farther journeys, we strongly recommend a number of day trips to several cities of art and sites of significant historical and environmental relevance such as Gubbio, Perugia, Assisi, Gradara, San Leo, Basilica della Santa Casa di Loreto and Monte Conero with its two famous beach resorts of Sirolo and Numana.

Corinaldo:

Distance from San Lorenzo in Campo: 15 min.
The impressive fortified town is a jewel of the middle ages and the Renaissance and the birthplace of the saint Maria Goretti. In the summer, the streets and squares of the town become wonderful sites of jazz concerts, medieval contests of locals clothed and armed like their predecessors of the 14th century, and other events.

Jesi:

Distance from San Lorenzo in Campo: 40 min.
The medieval city of Jesi, birthplace of Emperor Frederick II (12th and 13th century) has an impressive historic centre with splendid houses of nobles and commoners. Nearby there is a natural reserve for rare bird species.

Gradara Castle:

Distance from San Lorenzo in Campo: 1 h
The Gradara Castle is a medieval fortress that is located in the town of Gradara. The castle is one of the most visited monuments in the region and hosts museum, musical and artistic events.

Monte Catria and the Fonte Avellana monastery:

Distance from San Lorenzo in Campo: 1 hour
Monte Catria is the highest peak of the near-by Apennine Mountains in the midst of a breathtakingly beautiful scenery. On one of its slopes you will find the old and once very important Fonte Avellana monastery which is now inhabited by only few monks and open to the public.

The Frasassi Caves (Le Grotte di Frasassi):

Distance from San Lorenzo in Campo: 1 hour
The stalactite and stalagmite caves of Frasassi are the largest of their kind in Europe and an unforgettable experience.

Ancona:

Distance from San Lorenzo in Campo: 1 h
Ancona is the capital of the Marche and an important port with ferry boats going to Ex-Yugoslavia, Greece and the eastern Mediterranean. The historic city centre is situated on a steep hill rising from the sea. On the top of that hill lies Ancona Cathedral - a Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to Saint Cyriacus – and from there you have a marvellous view down on the ferry boats arriving and leaving on the Adriatic coast. On Monte Conero right beside the city there is a natural reserve worth visiting.

Gubbio:

Distance from San Lorenzo in Campo: 1 h
Gubbio is one of the most beautiful cities in near-by Umbria, only a short way from Monte Catria.

Loreto:

Distance from San Lorenzo in Campo: 70 min.
The Basilica della Santa Casa - Basilica of the Holy House - is a Catholic place of pilgrimage containing the house in which the Virgin Mary lived.

Urbino:

Distance from San Lorenzo in Campo: 90 Min.
The City of Urbino - birthplace of the world famous painter Raffaello and residence of the noble Della Rovere family that ruled large parts of the Marche - is a city of art and one of the most beautiful places in central Italy.

Assisi and Perugia:

Distance from San Lorenzo in Campo: 1.5 to 2 h
Assisi is one of the most renowned places in Central Italy. It attracts tourists from all over the world but not only because it is the city of St. Francis but also because of its splendid position, its outstanding architectural beauty and its works of art.

Perugia has become famous for its “Università Per Stranieri” (university for foreigners) and is a very old and picturesque city but it’s also very young and lively because it is full of foreign students who are learning Italian.

San Leo:

Distance from San Lorenzo in Campo: about 2 hours
San Leo is a medieval town in the Province of Rimini, in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna. San Leo is home to a large fortress at an elevation of 2,000 ft (600 metres) above sea level.

The Marmore Waterfalls:

Distance from San Lorenzo in Campo: 2 hours
These impressive waterfalls are also in Umbria and they are so spectacular you should go and see them.

Ascoli Piceno:

Distance from San Lorenzo in Campo: 2 hours
At any rate this beautiful city in the southern Marche with its stunning historic centre and its magnificent Renaissance square - Piazza del Popolo - is worth a visit. “Olive ascolane”, one of the most famous dishes in Italy, originated from this locality. It is prepared from olives that are stuffed with meat and then deep-fried.