Fabriano: The Paper Town of Ancona
Fabriano, Italy is part of the province of Ancona in the Marche region. Fabriano is home to the headquarters of the biggest appliance maker Indesit. The town of Fabriano is also recognized as an Italian creative city by UNESCO for its handmade paper production.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit the historic town of Fabriano, Italy is during the months of August. Fabriano ITL hotels are less likely to be crowded and prices are guaranteed to be lower than the busiest months of February, May, and December. When planning your trip, make sure to schedule it on April to witness the International Watercolour Festival. The summer season is considered the festival season in Italy. In June, you can join the four-day festivities for Palio di San Giovanni which features gorgeous tapestries made of flower petals and traditional medieval competitions.
What to Do & Area Attractions
A visit in Fabriano, Italy is not complete without exploring its paper industry and the artisans’ workshops in the area. Make sure to drop by the Museum of Paper and Watermark to learn more about the paper-making tradition of Fabriano. For your stay, you can choose between the La Portella bed and breakfast in the city center of Fabriano or at the Hotel Gentile Da Fabriano, also at the city center and near the main highway and rail line from Umbria. You can fill your next days in Fabriano, Italy with a walking tour starting with the main square of Piazza del Comune to the 13th century Baroque structure of the Church of San Benedetto. The Villa Gioia has a library, outdoor pool, a banquet hall and a poolside bar.