10 Best Things to Do in Pesaro
What is Pesaro Most Famous For?
Our guide introduces you to the best things to do in Pesaro, on Italy’s Adriatic coast, known for its beaches, sun and cultural experiences. Meander through museums such as the Civic Museum for its Renaissance art, the Rossini House for its ties to the famous composer or the Benelli Museum for its collection of historic motorcycles. Or spend your days in nature on serene beaches and mountain trails overlooking the Adriatic Sea.
The best time to visit Pesaro is in the spring or autumn. You can avoid the crowds, but still get pleasant weather. However, if you love the bustle, summer brings the unforgettable buzz of festival parties and sun-kissed days.
What are the best things to do in Pesaro?
1. Parco Naturale del Monte San Bartolo
Pebbles called cogoli were once collected here to build nearby dwellings
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Off the Pesaro coast is the beautiful Parco Naturale del Monte San Bartolo, where you can easily spend a day or your entire trip. The park is characterised by pebbly beaches and looming cliffs above the Adriatic Sea. With sea-view guest houses, luxury hotels and private campsites, there really is a vacation vibe for everyone here.
Within Parco Naturale del Monte San Bartolo, there is a lot you can do. Birdwatching, hiking any of the nearly 20 trails and visiting the castles (Gabicce Monte and Casteldimezzo) are among the most popular activities. You can also enjoy the park’s numerous restaurants specialising in Italian cuisine and fresh-caught seafood.
Parco Naturale del Monte San Bartolo
2. Pesaro Lidos
Beach clubs for a comfy beach day
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Spend time in the coastal town of Pesaro in style at a Lido, also known as a beach club. For a fee, Lidos offer a little bit of extra comfort to your day at the beach such as top-notch facilities.
We recommend the Lido at the 5-star Hotel Excelsior. If you have plans to stay in this beachfront hotel, you’ll be able to enjoy the benefit of that property’s private beach, with deluxe amenities like cabanas, towels, sun umbrellas, loungers and scheduled activities. The town of Pesaro is a walking distance away so you can easily find a cosy cafe and sit down for an espresso and a gelato after a morning on the beach.
Pesaro Lidos
3. Piazza del Popolo
Translates to ‘People’s Square’
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Bring your camera to Piazza del Popolo, Pesaro’s central square of cultural delights. Come stroll the cobblestone block, espresso in hand. The restored fountain, called ‘the pupil of Pesaro’ is the main focal and gathering point.
When in Piazza del Popolo you’ll be surrounded on 4 sides by municipal buildings. The real draw, however, is Ducal Palace, built in the 15th century and a picture of Renaissance architecture. Fun fact: this square has been the political centre of the city since the Middle Ages.
Piazza del Popolo
4. Rossini House
Where the maestro behind the Barber of Seville was born
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The Rossini House marks the birthplace of Italian operatic composer, Gioacchino Rossini. Located on the namesake street, the Rossini House is near the theatre that hosts the Rossini Opera Festival every August.
A can’t-miss installation at Rossini House in Pesaro is the collection of chronological portraits depicting the man from his youth to his deathbed. The museum also displays Rossini’s original librettos, autographed scores and an interactive audio/video room. If you’re a collector, visit the Rossini House bookshop to purchase artistically crafted wares, books about the composer and select CDs.
Localização: Via Gioacchino Rossini, 34, 61121 Pesaro PU, Italy
Abre: Hours vary by season
Telefone: +39 33 9618 1441
Rossini House
5. Sfera Grande di Pomodoro
Picnic near the giant sphere
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Sfera Grande di Pomodoro is an impressive and large spherical statue, resting on the surface of a fountain’s pool of water. It is the bronze casting of a statue you can see in Rome, originally made for the Expo of Montreal in 1967.
Located in Piazzale della Libertà, overlooking the Adriatic Sea, Sfera Grande di Pomodoro should be on your list of photos you must take in Pesaro. If you’re a collector of sights on your world travels, you can see others of the sculptor’s large spheres in Dublin, Washington D.C., Tel Aviv and the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, among other places.
Localização: Piazzale della Libertà, 61121 Pesaro PU, Italy
Sfera Grande di Pomodoro
6. Officine Benelli Museum
One of Italy’s oldest motorcycle manufacturers
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You don’t have to be a motorcyclist to appreciate the Officine Benelli Museum. Visitors of the museum come away with an understanding of what motorcycles mean to the city of Pesaro and its history.
Officine Benelli Museum is in the old Benelli factory, displaying 150 stunning Benelli and MotoBi motorcycles, among 3 main halls. When you walk in you can see trophies on display, marking the company’s extensive racing pedigree. As you tour the museum you can see how the bikes transformed from the company’s start in 1911 all the way until they were sold in the early 2000s. It’s a fascinating museum, worthy of an afternoon in Pesaro.
Localização: Viale Goffredo Mameli, 22, 61121 Pesaro PU, Italy
Abre: Monday–Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm and from 4.30 pm to 7 pm (closed on Sundays)
Telefone: +39 07 213 1508
Officine Benelli Museum
7. Civic Museum of Palazzo Mosca
An extensive collection of art
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The Civic Museum of Palazzo Mosca is one of the best things to do in Pesaro, and one of the best ways to get to know the city’s history. The museum is in the historic home of the Mosca family, Pesaro nobility who arrived in there in the mid-1500s.
The home now houses an extensive collection of artworks among 5 rooms, an homage to the family’s cultural sensibility. The collections range from Renaissance paintings to 20th century glazed porcelain and are often updated as more pieces are donated. Don’t miss seeing the Altarpiece of the Coronation of the Virgin, a true Renaissance masterpiece.
Localização: Via Vincenzo Toschi Mosca, 29 – 61121, Pesaro, Italy
Abre: Tuesday–Thursday from 10 am to 1 pm, Friday–Sunday from 10 am to 1 pm and from 3.30 pm to 6.30 pm (closed on Mondays)
Telefone: +39 38 9111 6152
Civic Museum of Palazzo Mosca
8. Pesaro Cathedral
Home of fascinating mosaic floors
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The Pesaro Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, was built atop the remains of a basilica from the 5th century. This gorgeous Cathedral is thus a point of archaeological interest. The remains of the old church are interesting, but the building that stands today is quite marvellous, too.
Built in the Middle Ages, the architecture has Romanesque and Gothic touches. The shining attraction, though, are the mosaic floors, contained behind plexiglass, which are made more visible via coin-operated floodlights. To learn more about the Cathedral’s history, visit the nearby Diocesan Museum.
Localização: Via Gioacchino Rossini, 56, 61121, Pesaro, PU, Italy
Abre: Monday–Saturday from 7.15 am to noon and from 4 pm to 7.15 pm, Sunday from 8.15 am to 12.45 pm and from 4 pm to 7.30 pm
Telefone: +39 07 2133 113
Pesaro Cathedral
9. Villa Caprile
A traditional Italian garden
Ideal para: Foto, Famílias, Casais
Villa Caprile, located in the foothills of the San Bartolo Mountain, is one of Pesaro’s great beauties. Built in 1640 as a summer house for royalty, it is now a blooming botanical garden open to the public, as well as an agricultural technical institute.
Visiting Villa Caprile in the summer is a pleasant way to cool off in the shade of the olive trees after time spent at the nearby beaches. Be sure to have your camera ready to photograph the grand fountains and various statues sprinkled about.
Localização: Str. Di Caprile, 1, 61121 Pesaro PU, Italy
Abre: Daily from 3 pm to 7 pm
Telefone: +39 07 2140 1335
Villa Caprile
10. Azienda Agricola De Leyva
A vineyard with a view
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Azienda Agricola De Leyva is a stunning winery, offering dreamy sunset tastings in the Pesaro countryside. Occasionally, the vineyard will also serve as a festival location, hosting music and dancing.
Azienda Agricola De Leyva is located within San Bartolo Park and therefore benefits from all the natural beauty of the mountain atmosphere. What can you try there? The farm grows 10 grape varieties they turn into wine, olive trees made into olive oil and more than 600 fruit trees for preserves. It also boasts a vegetable garden and beehives. It’s a true farm-to-table affair.
Localização: S.da della Romagna, 8, 61121 Pesaro PU, Italy
Abre: Monday from 9.30 am to 5 pm, Tuesday–Thursday from 9.30 am to 6.30 pm, Friday from 9.30 am to 11.30 pm, Saturday from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm and from 6 pm to 11.30 pm (closed on Sundays)
Telefone: +39 07 2113 90805
Azienda Agricola De Leyva
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