"Charming Cagli" Cagli by deecat

Cagli Travel Guide: 9 reviews and 30 photos

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.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Quaint, busy, dramatic location, great architecture
Cons:None that I could detect
In a nutshell:A courtyly town set among highest peaks in N. Marches

Last visit to Cagli: Oct 2006
Intro Updated Apr 14, 2008
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The famed Madonna and Child with Saints - Cagli

San Domenico Things to Do (5)

I had read in Marche Voyager to "Search out the pleasing fresco of the Madonna and Child with Saints by Giovanni... more travel advice

The Duomo of Cagli Things to Do (5)

St. Mary's of the Assumption Basilica Cathedral (Duomo) was under a massive renovation because of the September 27,... more travel advice

Fountain in Center of main piazza of Cagli - Cagli

Wander the Streets of Cagli Favorites (1)

Once again, Allan and I did what we enjoy most: we wandered the streets of CAGLI. The first photograph features the... more travel advice

Town Hall of Cagli Things to Do (5)

I read that Cagli had a "steely medieval town hall" which had been another of Duke Federico's palaces (1463). What I did... more travel advice

Shopping (1)
Outstanding Children's Shop in Cagli

Restaurants (1)
For Great Gelato and Special Gifts....

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jillzi Sep 13, 2010 at 7:37 AM

Adorable little village. So, this is where you bought Sabrina's coat! Charming town, and the ice cream place looks fantastic.
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misterrabbit Aug 24, 2010 at 10:58 AM

Small but powerful page. History, food, shopping, rchitecture..what's not to like? No wonder you enjoyed Cagli. Lilliput looks darling, and your "gelato attack" restaurant tip was super.
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hunterV Mar 3, 2010 at 11:28 AM

I can't help admiring those ancient edifices....Thanks for your interesting page here, Dee! Keep well! ><><><><><><
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MD2nd Feb 12, 2010 at 11:42 PM

So lovely, and really, so Italian! Fantastic and detailed description of Cagli! - Thank you for the birthday greetings, and your kind note on my Berlin page.
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volopolo Nov 17, 2009 at 1:46 AM

Beautiful picture of Oval Torrione!
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lynnehamman Sep 2, 2009 at 6:51 AM

Cagli has some awesome architecture. I love that Opera House.Would love to see it for real.Your restuarant tip is excellent. Good photos. I wish that we did not live so far from Europe!
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scottishvisitor Jun 10, 2009 at 1:33 PM

Would love to view the Tower & Town House. The Duomo would be a highlight for me!! Italian Childrens' clothes are so cute!!
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Trekki Mar 22, 2009 at 1:16 AM

This tower looks funny! Oh well, the Montefeltro dukes, I also often came across these :-) And I miss Italian gelato right now :-))
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sourbugger Nov 16, 2008 at 9:03 AM

does the beauty of italy have any end to it ?
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xaver Sep 6, 2008 at 11:35 AM

Indeed, gelato attacks can be dangerous if you dont find a gelato shop soon.