Italy is a nation beloved by many for its layered history, artistic treasures, majestic landscapes, and renowned cuisine, all of which vary broadly from one region to the next. This variety is due in part to the fact that the Italian peninsula was once a mosaic of numerous smaller city-states, each of which added its own unique contributions to the cultural richness of the country, which is home to the highest concentration of UNESCO World Heritage Sites of any modern nation.
Art historian Sophia D’Addio of Columbia University, an expert in Italian Renaissance art and architecture, has traveled widely across the Italian peninsula over the past 20 years. In a second series of illustrated talks, she explores a trio of distinctive regions of Italy, revealing their histories, mysteries, and pleasures.
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Le Marche extends along the Adriatic coast just east of Umbria, and its terrain is highly varied: from picturesque beaches to the soaring Appenine mountains, to rolling green hills dotted with picturesque towns. The most prominent among these is Urbino, a great center for art and architecture, as well as the hometown of the great Renaissance painter Raphael. The pilgrimage destination of Loreto has also drawn visitors to the region since the turn of the 14th century. In addition to these well-known marvels of the region, D’Addio highlights more off-the-beaten-path destinations.
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