The coastal city of very ancient origins, a renowned seaside resort projected with enthusiasm towards industry and the tertiary sector, alongside fishing and horticulture... #tuttitaly
In addition to being a popular seaside resort with beaches and services awarded by the Blue Flag, Fano is also an ancient Roman colony. The center is surrounded by the city walls built by the emperor Augustus in the 9th century AD. The city's heart is accessible by passing through the gate of Augustus in the shape of an arch with three arches.
What to see
We can visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta. The church, built in 1140 by the architect Magister Rainerius, is in Renaissance Romanesque style. Divided into three naves, it houses six chapels inside.
The most prestigious and elaborate is the Nolfi Chapel, donated by the Nolfi family of Fano in the 17th century.
The Malatesta Palace, in Renaissance style with different stylistic interventions such as the mosaics dating back to the end of the 2nd century AD. and the large cross vault of 300 AD, houses the Museum of Archeology, Numismatics, Ceramics, and the Pinacoteca.
The former church of San Francesco is evocative: it has no roof and a grassy mantle for the floor.
Erected in the second half of the 13th century AD, it houses three late Gothic-style tombs belonging to the Malatesta family and a tombstone.
The Bastione del Sangallo is an angular bulwark designed in 1532 by Antonio da Sangallo at the behest of Pope Clement VII to protect the coast and the city from the landings of Saracen pirates.
Another building erected for defensive purposes is the
massive Malatesta Fortress, designed by Matteo Nuti in the mid-15th century, following the "circle" defensive canons dictated by Leon Battista Alberti. Inside: old cells, a small chapel, stables, and troops' rooms. Underground: secret passages and a dense network of tunnels that served as an escape or communication route.
The neighborhood in the port area, called El Gugul, is fascinating:
a small street overlooking the sea where you can admire the Trabucchi - wooden buildings used for fishing.
Conclusion
Since 1987, the beaches of Fano have been awarded the Blue Flag for the high quality of services, safety measures, and water cleanliness. Since 2016 they have been recognized by an association of pediatricians with the Green Flag for child-friendly beaches.
Comments