Genga is a stunning Orange Flag awarded town in the Ancona province of Le Marche. Situated on the Sentino River, this charming little haven has lots to offer to tourists. Genga got its name from being the ancestral home of the famous noble della Genga family. This ancient dynasty produced many influential figures throughout the centuries, the best known being Pope Leo XII.
Stay at a beautiful holiday villa in Casa Rotonda, only six kilometres away from Genga and have a wonderful few days relaxing in lavish surroundings and exploring this beautiful part of Le Marche.
Stay at a beautiful holiday villa in Casa Rotonda, only six kilometres away from Genga and have a wonderful few days relaxing in lavish surroundings and exploring this beautiful part of Le Marche.
Why not begin your tour of Genga with a stroll around some of its oldest buildings. See the glorious San Vittore Abbey, set at the foot of mountains among plush green grass. This 11th century building is a perfect example of Byzantine architecture and houses many artistic treasures inside. Why not bring along a delicious packed picnic of local cured meats, cheeses and crusty bread to enjoy while you sit outside here in the warm sunshine?
Also worth a look around is the museum of the church of San Clemente which houses some beautiful artefacts inside and a fascinating Palaeontology museum which displays the fossil of an Ichtyosaur!
This extinct dinosaur once roamed the area surrounding Genga many millions of years ago and was discovered by archaeologists in 1976. Visitors are sure to enjoy reading more about this intriguing creature!
Also worth a look around is the museum of the church of San Clemente which houses some beautiful artefacts inside and a fascinating Palaeontology museum which displays the fossil of an Ichtyosaur!
This extinct dinosaur once roamed the area surrounding Genga many millions of years ago and was discovered by archaeologists in 1976. Visitors are sure to enjoy reading more about this intriguing creature!
In the afternoon why not travel to the famous Frasassi Caves, around five kilometres south-east of Genga which is one of the most visited natural attractions in Central Italy.
This expansive karst cave system is ideal for showing off to tourists and houses many deep lakes, rivers and huge galleries just waiting to be explored. Beautifully lit up, tourists have a superb opportunity to learn more about how these strange geological formations occur over millions of years.
So what are you waiting for? Add a trip to Genga to your travelling plans of Italy when you next enjoy a holiday to Italy to be guaranteed of a truly enriching tourist experience!
This expansive karst cave system is ideal for showing off to tourists and houses many deep lakes, rivers and huge galleries just waiting to be explored. Beautifully lit up, tourists have a superb opportunity to learn more about how these strange geological formations occur over millions of years.
So what are you waiting for? Add a trip to Genga to your travelling plans of Italy when you next enjoy a holiday to Italy to be guaranteed of a truly enriching tourist experience!
Photo credits
picture 2: Massimo Roselli / CC BY-SA 2.5;
picture 3: Ben Francis / CC BY 2.0
picture 2: Massimo Roselli / CC BY-SA 2.5;
picture 3: Ben Francis / CC BY 2.0
