Castelfidardo is the musical capital of the Conero Riviera: it is home to world famous accordion builders and to this enchanting instrument it has been dedicated
a very interesting museum and a big festival:
The International Accordion Festival, held every year in the second half of September.
Suggested spots to visit in Castelfidardo are: Porta Marina Gardens and its wonderful overlook, the National Monument of the Region Marche raised in memory of the Castelfidardo battle of 1860 and the
Risorgimento Museum.
Villa Ferretti hosts an interesting private collection of national and local art. Visitors are admitted for guided tours during summer week ends.
More info:Assessorato Turismo e Cultura
Via G. Marconi 73
Tel. (+39) 071 782 9349
Fax (+39) 071 782 9331
turismo@comune.castelfidardo.an.it www.comune.castelfidardo.an.it www.festivalcastelfidardo.it www.fondazioneferretti.org/public/tour-collezione.html