The Sunday Times recently invited readers to "Forget Tuscany and go to the Marche".
A journey to the Marches region of central Italy’s Adriatic Coast takes in cities rich in history and culture: Ascoli Piceno and Urbino, monumental cathedrals such as the Santa Casa in Loreto and spectacular natural wonders such as the Frasassi Caves.
Photography by Giorgio Filippini reveals the Marche, the newest secret region in Italy!