The Val Mivola in the Marche region, the tourist destination created a year ago from the union of nine charming little towns, offers an infinite number of itineraries, and just as many unmissable experiences.
In the Marche region, between the mountains and the sea
The Val Mivola, in the province of Ancona, is a destination with many cultural, traditional and relaxing attractions in close contact with nature. With the Apennine mountains on one side and the Adriatic coastline on the other, these nine charming towns - Arcevia, Barbara, Castelleone Di Suasa, Corinaldo, Ostra, Ostra Vetere, Senigallia, Serra De' Conti and Trecastelli - are unique, each with its own character and really worth visiting.
Senigallia
Beaches, art and medieval architecture
Starting with Senigallia, with its 14 kilometre-long golden beach and the fascinating Rotonda sul Mare pier, it is a very popular seaside resort. You cannot miss a visit to the Palazzo del Duca, home to the works of the great photographer Mario Giacomelli, who was born and lived in the city: a permanent collection of around 80 photographs that recount Giacomelli's poetic and artistic universe. Continuing on to Trecastelli we find the interesting Nori de' Nobili Museum, while Ostra is a not-to-be-missed stop for the Sanctuary of the Madonna della Rosa and the small La Vittoria Theatre, a fascinating horseshoe-shaped gem built in 1863, Moving inland we come to Corinaldo, a delightful little town encircled by 1 km of old walls. The mediaeval centre unfolds in narrow alleyways in which to lose oneself, encountering enchanting squares along the way.
Teatro Ostra - Andrea Giuliani
Ostra countryside
A fascinating ancient Roman site
In Ostra Vetere, you cannot miss a stop at a construction that dates back to the early 20th century and represents an interesting example of the poor or “atterrati” architecture typical of the Marche region. We find more history and antiquity in Castelleone di Suasa, where the remains of one of the most interesting Roman sites in the region can be found. The municipium of Suasa was an important settlement, especially from a commercial point of view, and it experienced a period of great splendour between the 2nd and 1st centuries B.C., only to be abandoned in the 7th century A.D.
Barbara
Charming and lively towns with much to offer visitors
Once you reach Barbara follow the Canalecchia route, a fascinating itinerary to discover the legends and the treasures of this little town. In Serra De' Conti, not to be missed is the Museum of Monastic Arts "Le Stanze del Tempo sospeso" (The Rooms of Suspended Time) with artefacts belonging to the nearby Monastery of S. Maria Maddalena. The last stop on this charming itinerary is Arcevia with its castles, set in green woods and surrounded by high walls, where time seems to stand still in a place that was once the scene of bloody battles between the Guelphs and the Ghibellines. The Val Mivola awaits visitors with a warm welcome and a myriad of characteristic and lively towns to discover. 
Serra De' Conti, Museum of Monastic Arts
