"Hidden treasures" Fabriano by toonsarah

Fabriano Travel Guide: 27 reviews and 108 photos

Fontana Sturinalto in the Piazza del Comune

Fabriano is a small, unpretentious town nestling among the heights of the Apennines in western Marche, one of the least known regions of Italy it seems. And even in less-visited Marche, Fabrano is not so frequented a tourist destination as many others. But it has some highlights that make it deserving of at least a little of your time.

In particular, I had read about a rather special Fabriano museum on Ingrid’s page, the Museo della Carta e della Filigrana, and was really keen to visit, so I was pleased when she suggested that our day out from Gubbio should take in the town.

Museo della Carta e della Filigrana

We only spent a few hours in Fabriano and I am sure didn’t see everything the town has to offer, so this isn’t a comprehensive page. Indeed, I was in two minds whether or not to build a separate page or simply describe the town on a regional Marche one. But when I saw how little coverage it has on VT, I decided that Fabriano deserves what little extra publicity I can give it.

If you would like to read more about Fabriano, check out Ingrid’s rather more comprehensive page.

Or start your mini tour with me at the museum

Pros and Cons

Pros:The Museo della Carta e della Filigrana alone is worth the detour

Last visit to Fabriano: May 2012
Intro Updated Jul 15, 2012
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Reviews (7)

Museo della Carta e della Filigrana Things to Do (4)

I had read about this museum on Ingrid’s page and was really keen to visit, which is mainly why I was so pleased when... more travel advice

Piazza del Comune Things to Do (4)

Fabriano is about more than just the Museo delle carta, however fascinating that is. Make sure you allow some time to... more travel advice

Fontana Sturinalto Things to Do (4)

The Fontana Sturinalto caught my eye as soon as we arrived in the Piazza del Comune. Its setting, just in front of the... more travel advice

Loggiato di San Francesco Things to Do (4)

Above the café where we had coffee, and the helpful tourist office, runs an elegant loggia, the Loggiato di San... more travel advice

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MalenaN Oct 4, 2012 at 10:48 AM

Fabriano and surroundings looks to be a lovely place to spend a day in.
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  toonsarah Oct 6, 2012 at 4:06 AM
  
  Indeed it is - we had a lovely morning here :-) Thanks for visiting my page
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HORSCHECK Oct 2, 2012 at 12:13 PM

Sarah, lovely little page about this hidden and almost unknown place in the Apennines.
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  toonsarah Oct 2, 2012 at 12:55 PM
  
  Thanks Holger - I would never have known about it were it not for Ingrid :-)
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yumyum Aug 5, 2012 at 3:14 AM

I like the fountain, the fortified looking church and it's interesting that here in Fabriano the watermark was invented. You really had brilliant sunshine everywhere :-)
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Nemorino Jul 29, 2012 at 3:44 AM

How nice that they let you have an unhurried look at the museum even though it was their lunch hour. I'm sure you are right that the invention of the printing press would not have made much impact without the parallel development of paper-making.
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willy_wonka Jul 25, 2012 at 8:01 PM

Someone bought an iPad and managed to get baby to sleep for more then half an hour!!!! Lol. Great little page Sarah, wish I had been there along with you lovely ladies!!
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Trekki Jul 16, 2012 at 11:23 PM

Oh sweet memories :-) Thank you Sarah for having joined me :-)) Funny that the fountain has an own FB page :-)