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Wander the Streets of Cagli

by deecat

Once again, Allan and I did what we enjoy most: we wandered the streets of CAGLI.

The first photograph features the TRAVERTINE STONE FOUNTAIN which is located in the center of the main piazza. It has a multi-foiled basin. Literature states that it was built in 1736 by Giovanni Fabbri to a design by Anton Francesco Berardi. I only know that it was rugged and ancient looking, and I enjoyed it.

The second photograph came about when we saw a CAT inside the yard of a private home, and I always like to take photos of cats. The yard was really a beautiful garden. Look carefully, and you can see the yellow and white cat!

The third photograph was taken simply because I loved the architectural features of this structure. The fourth photograph was taken as we were leaving CAGLI, walking along a typically narrow lane that lead to the photographed portal. I find these simple scenes to be the most powerful.j

Cagli, authentic Italian life

by Charlotte121

The beauty of Le Marche is one of Italy's best kept secrets and the ancient town of Cagli is one of the region's most enchanting corners. It became a Roman town in 295 BC, and under the Byzantines, in the 5th century, its strategic importance along the Via Flaminia was such that it formed part of a pentapolis, or five-city alliance, together with Jesi, Fossombrone, Urbino and Gubbio. Still today it retains its Roman grid plan, all roads leading to a proper central square with a florid fountain, a steely medieval town hall, and huddles of old men deep in gossip. Hidden from tourists among the Apennines mountains in the Marche Region of central Italy, Cagli offers a unique opportunity to explore authentic Italian life.

Charming Cagli

by deecat

"Over 2,000 Years Old: Cagli"

Set against some of the highest peaks in the northern Marches, Cagli is a small town that is over 2,000 years old!

In the days of ancient Rome, it was an important staging post on the Via Flaminia (one of the oldest Roman roads in Europe). Like other towns with Roman origins, it is laid out in a Roman grid plan: Central square, town hall, and a fountain, and, of course, all the roads leave or lead from that point.

This is, indeed, a medieval town with its medieval streets, aristocratic palazzi, and gigantic fortress.

We drove the modern superstrada and dual-carriageway that follows the Via Flaminia until we reached the CAGLI exit. This courtly town is near such Le Marche towns as Fabriano, Fossombrone, and not too far from Urbino.

It's a delightful little town for shopping, and lots of renovation seems to be happening here.