Marche/Rossini

Olive Ripiene (Stuffed Olives); Calamari; Scorfano alle Erbe (Fish with Herbs); Sfogliatelle di Carnevale (Carnival Cookies). The open plains echo the civilization of Rome. Many ancient battle fields are visited including Rapolano, the site of the first international battle. Other stops include, the medieval fortress of San Gimignanello, and the sanctuary of Loreto which is said to be the location of Jesus’ house from Nazareth.