We are a cultural non-profit organization dedicated to connecting people with Le Marche - cherishing its timeless heritage, celebrating its vibrant spirit, and inviting everyone to share in shaping its future.
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Our mission
Identify and promote sustainable, long-term solutions that help keep the small communities and historic villages of rural Le Marche vibrant, resilient and prosperous - supporting local livelihoods, attracting new residents and investment, preserving cultural heritage and strengthening the social fabric of the region, while addressing the continuing challenge of depopulation.
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Through our website, we showcase the distinctive character, heritage, landscapes, communities and way of life of Le Marche, attracting cultural visitors and prospective home buyers seeking an authentic, healthy Italian lifestyle, often within walking or cycling distance of historic centres and active community life. We also provide multilingual support for those discovering Le Marche for the first time, and for people wishing to acquire a home, live, work or build a future here. In doing so, we aim not simply to bring people to Le Marche, but to help them become part of its communities and contribute to the long-term vitality of its towns and villages.​
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​Feel free to read the Statute of our Association 'Friends of Le Marche, Italy' here!
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Our Goals
1 Connect People with Le Marche
We bring together an international community of people who live in, visit, love or are considering making their future in Le Marche.
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2 Promote the region
We showcase the extraordinary cultural, natural and historical heritage of Le Marche - from its mountains and countryside to its historic towns, villages and Adriatic coast.
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3 Support people who want to live here
Our network connects visitors, prospective residents and property owners with trusted local professionals and practical information.
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4 Support smaller communities
We are particularly interested in the future of the smaller inland towns and villages whose vitality is essential to the cultural and social identity of the region.
5 Develop new ideas
Through projects such as CALEIDOS, we support research and practical initiatives aimed at understanding and strengthening territorial vitality.
6 Build international connections
We create bridges between Le Marche and an international community interested in living, working, investing, visiting and participating in the region’s future.
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CALEIDOS – Territorial Vitality Index
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Eight dimensions. One region. A new future.
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Friends of Le Marche, Italy, supports CALEIDOS, an innovative project developed to understand and strengthen the vitality of small communities across the Marche region. CALEIDOS looks beyond traditional measures of tourism and economic activity, considering eight interconnected dimensions: Community, Environment, Places, Experiences, Innovation, Diversity, Opportunities and History. Its aim is simple: to provide a practical framework for understanding what makes a community vibrant, sustainable and attractive — and to help identify strategies for its future.
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Our History: Montefiore dell'Aso, Province of Ascoli Piceno, founded in 1178. This enchanting town is the birthplace and inspiration for the Association of the Friends of Le Marche, Italy. (www.montefioredellaso.com) (Click here for a 360 Virtual Tour of beautiful Montefiore dell'Aso and the province of Ascoli Piceno)
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