Guides

Pesaro guides: things to do, see and getting around

All our Pesaro guides for guests: what to see, how to get around, sea and family. Newest first. Information comes from official sources and from us.

• Villa Imperiale in Pesaro: the Della Rovere villa on San Bartolo hillVilla Imperiale in Pesaro: history of the villa on San Bartolo hill, the Genga frescoes and how to check the summer guided visits.
• Rocca Costanza in Pesaro: the Sforza fortress in the old townRocca Costanza in Pesaro: history of the 1474 Sforza fortress, what it looks like, where it is and how to check whether you can go inside. Practical tips.
• Historic churches in Pesaro old town: Sant'Agostino, Vanvitelli's Maddalena and the CathedralA walk through three churches in Pesaro's old town: Sant'Agostino's Gothic portal, Vanvitelli's Maddalena and the Cathedral with its mosaics.
• Pesaro Cathedral: the mosaics under the floor and how to visitPesaro Cathedral: the two layers of mosaics under the floor, the glass panels, the Diocesan Museum, evening visits and tips for your visit.
• Gradara from Pesaro: the castle of Paolo and Francesca, the village and the walls walkGradara from Pesaro: the castle of Paolo and Francesca, the walls walk, the uphill village, getting there by car or bus, parking and tips.
• Urbino day trip from Pesaro: Ducal Palace, Raphael's House and how to get thereUrbino day trip from Pesaro: getting there by car or bus, parking, Ducal Palace, Raphael's House, itinerary, crescia sfogliata and practical tips.
• San Bartolo Panoramic Road: from Pesaro to Gabicce Monte between villages and seaThe San Bartolo Panoramic Road from Pesaro to Gabicce Monte: villages, viewpoints and tips for car and bike, starting from central Pesaro.
• Fano half-day trip from Pesaro: Arch of Augustus, old town and seaHalf-day trip to Fano from Pesaro: getting there by train, Arch of Augustus, Fountain of Fortune, Palazzo and Rocca Malatestiana, on a walking route.
• Getting around Pesaro without a car: bus, taxi, bike and parkingHow to get around Pesaro without a car: city buses, taxis, free bike rental and parking, according to the Municipality of Pesaro, with useful numbers.
• Orti Giulii, Miralfiore and Molaroni: a green break in PesaroOrti Giulii, Parco Miralfiore and Parco Molaroni in Pesaro: what each offers according to the Municipality, with observatory, museum and services, and how to fit them into a day in the centre.
• What to see in Pesaro in one day: a walking itinerary in the historic centreWhat to see in Pesaro in one day: a walking itinerary in the historic centre among Piazza del Popolo, Palazzo Ducale, the Civic Museums and Rossini sites, with links to the guides.
• Villa Caprile: Pesaro's historic garden and how to visitVilla Caprile in Pesaro: a historic garden on three terraces linked by stairways. What to know before visiting, how to combine it with the historic centre and where to stay.
• Rossini Theatre in Pesaro: history and how to fit it into a visitPesaro's Rossini Theatre: history from 1818, the 1980 rebirth with the Rossini Opera Festival, what you can see today and how to fit it into a Rossini route on foot.
• Ducal Palace and Piazza del Popolo: Pesaro's historic centrePesaro's Ducal Palace and Piazza del Popolo: history from the Malatesta to the Della Rovere, the fountain «la Pupilla» and how to fit them into a walk through the historic centre.
• What to eat in Pesaro: brodetto, passatelli and cappellettiPesaro's typical dishes: brodetto alla pesarese, passatelli in brodo, cappelletti and cannelloni alla Rossini, and how to choose where to dine from the historic centre.
• Pesaro Civic Museums: Bellini, ceramics and Palazzo MoscaVisiting Pesaro's Civic Museums at Palazzo Mosca: Bellini's altarpiece, the majolica of the Duchy of Urbino and how to fit it into a day in the historic centre.
• How to get to Pesaro and Cortirola: train, car and airportHow to reach Pesaro by train, car or plane and walk to Cortirola Luxury Apartment from the station. Distances given by the property, private garage and ZTL.
• Rossini Opera Festival 2027: where to stay in PesaroRossini Opera Festival 2027 in Pesaro (12-24 August, dates to be confirmed on the official website): how to plan your stay, when to book and why to stay in the historic centre near the Rossini Theatre.
• Pesaro in 3 days: an itinerary from the historic centreWhat to see in Pesaro in 3 days starting from the historic centre: Casa Rossini, Rossini Theatre, Piazza del Popolo, museums, the beach and day trips to Urbino, Gradara and San Bartolo.