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Marches

Marches

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A region in central Italy with rolling hills and the city Ancona
  • proper noun
translation icon : Marcas
  • The Marches are famous for their beautiful landscapes and medieval villages.

Examples

  • She spent the summer traveling through the Marches and sampling local cuisine.

  • I visited the beautiful region of Marches last summer.

  • Many poets and artists have found inspiration in the serene scenery of the Marches.

  • The Marches are famous for their stunning landscapes.

  • The Marches region in Italy is renowned for its rolling hills and charming towns.

  • Tourists flock to the Marches to explore its historic sites and enjoy local wines.

  • Experiencing the art and culture in the Marches offers a glimpse into Italy's rich history.

Synonyms

Marche
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A region in central Italy with rolling hills and a coastline on the Adriatic Sea

focuses on rolling hills and historic towns rather than coastal features

Surface Forms

Marches main

Etymology

Marches is the English name for the Italian region Le Marche, and it comes from an old Italian word marca that means 'border' or 'edge'. So the name originally meant 'border lands', which helps explain why the area was seen as a group of lands at the edge of other regions.