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province of Pesaro-Urbino

Apecchio (PU)

Region Marche, Italy

The small town rises at the crossroads of Marches, Umbria e and Tuscany, against the background of Monte Nerone (1526 mt, abt 4500 ft) surrounded by forests and meadows, small crystalline streams, sulphur and spa waters; it enjoys a very healthy climate, cool in summer and dry in winter. The area is a paradise for trekking and nature lovers. The territory offers here and there beautiful spots of ancient life, with abandoned farms, fortified boroughs, sighting towers, old watermills.

Info:

Altitude: 493 m a.s.l Population: ca. 2300 inhabitants -- Zip/postal code: 61042 -- Phone Area Code: 0722

History

All over the area there are traces of the civilizations of the past: the ancient Umbrians, the Etruscans, the Roman occupation, the celtic tribes, and in more recent times, from the 15th century to 1752, the medieval Ubaldini counts.

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