Pesaro: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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EUR 40 - 250 Hotel Mediterraneo
 Offering a private beach area and traditional Italian restaurant, Hotel Mediterraneo is set on Pesaro´s seaside promenade near the central squar… MoreEUR 60 - 210 Hotel Nautilus
 Modern Hotel Nautilius is a beautifully designed property with direct access to the beach. Close to Pesaro centre, this hotel provides comfortable roo… MoreEUR 45 - 160 Hotel Mare
 Hotel Mare is a nice new building in front of the beach, one of the most large and peaceful in Pesaro. Most rooms offer a sea view.
The air-condition… MoreEUR 45 - 310 Hotel Imperial Sport
 Set on the seafront, a 5-minute walk from Pesaro centre, Hotel Imperial Sport features a semi-Olympic swimming pool. Free bike rental and a range of l… MoreEUR 40 - 140 Hotel Garden
 The Garden awaits you in a modern building on the sea promenade in Pesaro, with comfortable rooms equipped with all facilities.
Enjoy relaxing on the… MoreEUR 45 - 200 Hotel Nettuno
 Admire the sea view from your own, private balcony, and from the panoramic restaurant. Hotel Nettuno is just 20 metres from the Adriatic Sea in Pesaro… MoreEUR 68 - 294 Hotel Savoy
 Hotel Savoy offers a top-floor terrace with pool plus wellness facilities in central Pesaro. It is a 5-minute walk from the beach and 15 minutes on fo… MoreEUR 50 - 450 Rossini
 Welcoming you into comfortable and elegant surroundings, within a warm and efficient atmosphere, the hotel boasts a privileged position, with enchanti… MoreEUR 52 - 250 Perticari
 Enjoy a classic, Mediterranean, beach-front holiday at the Perticari, hotel provided with a semi-Olympic outdoor swimming pool. Relax with a beautiful… MoreEUR 55 - 95 Il Pignocco Country House
 Pignocco Country House is surrounded by nature on Pesaro’s hills, a 10-minute drive from the centre. It offers an outdoor pool and views over the ci… MoreEUR 94 - 431 Hotel Vittoria
 Step back in time at Hotel Vittoria. This belle époque building set in Pesaro´s main square dates back to the 19th century, when it was a priva… MoreEUR 33 - 350 Hotel Gala
 Enjoy sweeping sea views and close proximity to Pesaro historic centre at Hotel Gala, modern 3-star property offering a comfortable ambiance.
Enjoy e… MoreEUR 115 - 436 Hotel Excelsior
 Hotel Excelsior is set directly on Pesaro’s seafront, overlooking the beach. It offers a private beach and a free spa and wellness area, featuring s… MoreEUR 50 - 180 Hotel Baltic
 Hotel Baltic is set right on the beach in Pesaro. It offers comfortable guest rooms with private balconies, all with sea view. Free bikes are availabl… MoreEUR 35 - 300 Hotel Atlantic
 Set directly on the beach in Pesaro, Hotel Atlantic is just 250 metres from the centre. Admire the view of the sea or mountains from your own, private… MoreEUR 59 - 340 Hotel Alexander Museum Palace
 Hotel Alexander Museum Palace is right on the seaside in Pesaro. A great piece of contemporary architecture, it was designed by Arnaldo and Giò Pomod… MoreEUR 40 - 135 Clipper
 Set just a few steps from the beach, Clipper is a family-run hotel offering comfortable and affordable accommodation. Enjoy use of the hotel’s free … MoreEUR 74 - 190 Hotel Bellevue
 The hotel is fully air conditioned and is located in a quite position directly on the beach with no streets to cross. It has lovely garden and big te… MoreEUR 30 - 300 Hotel Caesar
 Located on Pesaro’s seafront, Hotel Caesar offers a seasonal roof-top pool and sun terrace. Rooms have Wi-Fi access and satellite TV, and free parki… MoreEUR 45 - 400 Hotel Elvezia
EUR 41 - 155 Hotel Due Pavoni
 Just 150 metres from the beach, Wi-Fi, parking and bike hire are all free at Hotel Due Pavoni. It offers air-conditioned rooms with balconies and Adri… MoreEUR 60 - 340 Hotel Cruiser Congress
 In summer, having breakfast on the sea view terrace of Hotel Cruiser Congress, is probably the best way to start a pleasant day. In winter, you can ea… MoreEUR 35 - 190 Hotel Continental
 Set on the seafront in Pesaro, Hotel Continental features a large terrace with bar and a restaurant overlooking the Adriatic Sea. Guests have discount… MoreEUR 62 - 300 Baia Flaminia Resort
 Elegant and modern Baia Flaminia Resort is located in the heart of Pesaro, opposite stunning Flaminia bay, just 1km from Pesaro’s city centre and al… More | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pesaro: Guide
Pesaro is a town and comune in the Italy|Italian region of Marche|the Marche, capital of the Province of Pesaro e Urbino|Pesaro e Urbino province, on the Adriatic Sea|Adriatic. According to the 2003 census, its population was 91,400.
Fishery, Furniture|furniture industry and tourism are main points in local economy.
History
The city was founded as Pisaurum by the Ancient Rome|Romans in 184 BC as colony in the territory of the Piceni, the people who lived in the Marche during the Iron Age. A settlement of the latter tribe, one of their most ancient, has been found at Novilara. The northern Piceni were invaded in the 4th century BC by the Senones Gauls, and when the Romans reached the area the population was a mix of the two races.
Under the Roman administration Pesaro, a hub across the Via Flaminia, became an important center of trading and craftmanship. After the fall of the Western Roman Empire|Western Empire, Pesaro was occupied by the Ostrogoths, and destroyed by Vitigis (539) in the course of the Gothic Wars (6th century)|Gothic War. Hastily rebuilt five years later after the Byzantine reconquets, it formed the so-called Pentapolis, part of the Exarchate of Ravenna. After the Lombard and Frank conquests of that city, Pesaro became part of the Papal States.
During Renaissance it was ruled by the Malatesta (1285-1445), Sforza (1445-1512) and Della Rovere (1513-1631). Under the latter family, who elected it as capital of their duchy, Pesaro lived its most flourishing age, with the construction of numerous public and private palaces, while a new line of walls (the Mura Roveresche) was erected.
On December 11, 1860 the Piedmont|Piedmontese troops entered the city, and Pesaro was subsequently annexed to the new unification of Italy|Kingdom of Italy.
Main sights
The Ducal Palace, constructed by Alessandro Sforza in the second half of the 15th century. The façade has a portico with six arcades supported by six heavy pilasters and an upper floor with five windows crowned by coats of arms, festoons and puttoes.
The Romanesque Cathedral Basilica, built in the 5th century over remains of a late Roman edifice and dedicated to St. Terence during the Middle Ages. The façade, in Romanesque-Gothic style, is unfinished: it has a simple ogival portal surmounted by a band of small archs. A recent restoration has brought to light a precious set of floor mosaics.
The Baroque Sanctuary of Beata Vergine del Carmelo (18th century).
St. Augustine, with a splendid Gothic portal.
The massive Rocca Costanza (Castle), built in the 15th century by Costanzo Sforza, once used as prison. It has a square plan with four cylindrical towers and a wide ditch.
The native house of Gioacchino Rossini. It has a museum dedicated to the composer, with manifestoes, prints, portraits and his spinetta.
The Imperial Villa, on the San Bartolo hill, built in the 15th century and enlarged in the following century. Its room are decorated by renowned artists, including Bronzino, Francesco Menzocchi and Raffaellino del Colle.
Of the 17th century Mura Roveresche ("Della Rovere Walls", demolished in the early 20th century), only two gates, Porta del Ponte, Porta Rimini and a short section remain.
The Town Museum houses the noteworthy Pesaro Altarpiece by Giambellino. The Oliveriani Museum is home to several interesting archaeological findings.
Culture
The Pesaro Film Festival (Mostra Internazionale del Nuovo Cinema) takes place in Pesaro since 1965.
Opera composer Gioacchino Rossini was born in Pesaro in 1792. Pesaro is home of the Rossini Opera Festival, that takes place every summer since 1980.
Pesaro hosts the home games of Victoria Libertas Pesaro|Victoria Libertas basketball team, better known across Europe as Scavolini Pesaro.
Sister towns
Pesaro currently has seven sister cities (aka "twin towns"):
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See also
Alessandro Sforza
Costanzo Sforza
Romagna
External links
Informations, events and community in Pesaro and province
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