Pesaro
Marche, Italy
Why visit Pesaro?
Pesaro
Central Italy
Marche
Pesaro and Urbino (province)
Pesaro Pesaro is a city in Marche .
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Pesaro is served by Pesaro railway station on the Adriatic railway line, with frequent regional trains from Ancona, Rimini, and Bologna. By car, take the A14 motorway to the Pesaro-Urbino exit. The nearest airports are Ancona-Falconara (60 km) and Rimini (45 km).
Pesaro is known as the "Cycling City" with an extensive network of bicycle paths. The historic center is compact and walkable. Local buses connect the train station, beachfront, and surrounding neighborhoods. Taxis are available at the train station.
What are the things to do?
Casa Rossini , [email protected] . Small museum and birthplace of Gioacchino Rossini, who was famous for his master work The Barber of Seville .
Attend the Rossini Opera Festival, held every summer in honor of the city's most famous son. Relax on the sandy beaches along the Adriatic coast or cycle along the seaside promenade. Visit the Villa Imperiale, a suburban Renaissance palace with frescoed rooms and gardens overlooking the sea. The city also hosts a film festival, the Mostra Internazionale del Nuovo Cinema.
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Pesaro offers excellent seafood restaurants along the waterfront and traditional trattorias in the old town. Local specialties include brodetto di pesce (fish stew), olive all'ascolana (stuffed fried olives), and passatelli in brodo. Many restaurants serve fresh Adriatic fish paired with local Verdicchio wine.
Where to drink?
Pesaro has a lively aperitivo scene along the seafront and in Piazza del Popolo, the main square. Local wines from the Marche region include Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi, Rosso Conero, and Sangiovese. Cocktail bars and wine bars are concentrated around the historic center.
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Relais Villa Giulia , Via di Villa Giulia, Località San Biagio 40 Fano , ☏ +39 0721 823159 , fax : +39 0721 837076 . The lounges and the bedrooms are fully furnished with the antique original furniture and all around there are the books and the objects of daily use from the past. The cosy self catered apartments are in the park, and overlook the sea too. The lush landscaped gardens face the sea and are full of enchanting spots, the panoramic swimming pool lies between the olives and the vineyards and faces the sea too. B&B and self catered accommodations, breakfast, lunch and dinner (May-Sep), bicycles, parking, aircon, Wi-Fi. Hotel Gala Pesaro . The Hotel Gala is situated in Pesaro sea front, in a quiet area, only 30 meters from the beach. It is ideal for summer holidays and a point of reference to discover the culture, tastes and traditions of the Marches. Extremely quiet and wonderfully furnished, the spacious bedrooms offer tranquillity to enjoy your holiday in the almost comfort. All the rooms are equipped with en suite bathroom and shower, sea view balcony, air conditioning, fridge, safe, satellite TV and telephone. ( updated Jan 2023 )
What should you buy?
Pesaro's historic center has a mix of artisan workshops, boutiques, and food shops selling local olive oil, wine, and ceramics. A weekly market is held on Saturday mornings along Viale della Repubblica. For souvenirs, look for Rossini-themed items and local Marche products.
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Guide content as of June 2026. Portions adapted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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