Pesaro facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pesaro Pés're  (Romagnol)
Comune
Città di Pesaro
Flag Coat of arms
Country	Italy
Region	Marche
Province	Pesaro e Urbino (PU)
Frazioni	Borgo Santa Maria, Candelara, Case Bruciate, Casteldimezzo, Cattabrighe, Chiusa di Ginestreto, Colombarone, Fiorenzuola di Focara, Ginestreto, Monteciccardo, Novilara, Ponte Valle, Pozzo Alto, Santa Maria dell'Arzilla, Santa Marina Alta, Santa Veneranda, Trebbiantico, TrePonti, Villa Ceccolini, Villa Fastiggi, Villa San Martin
Area
• Total	126.77 km2 (48.95 sq mi)
Elevation	11 m (36 ft)
Population  (21 October 2011)
• Total	95,000
• Density	749/km2 (1,941/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Pesaresi
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	61121, 61122
Dialing code	0721
Patron saint	St. Terence
Saint day	September 24

Palazzo Ducale

Rocca Costanza

Musei Civici

Pesaro is a beautiful city in the Marche region of Italy. It is the capital of the province of Pesaro and Urbino and sits right on the Adriatic Sea. In 2011, about 95,011 people lived there, making it the second largest city in Marche, after Ancona.

Pesaro is known as the "Cycling City" because it has many bike paths and encourages cycling. It's also called the "City of Music" because the famous composer Gioachino Rossini was born here. In 2015, the Italian government asked UNESCO to make Pesaro a "Creative City." In 2017, Pesaro won the European City of Sport award.

The city has important industries like fishing, making furniture, and tourism. In 2020, Pesaro grew by adding the nearby town of Monteciccardo. One of its small towns, Fiorenzuola di Focara, is considered one of "The most beautiful villages of Italy."

History of Pesaro: A Journey Through Time

Pesaro has a long and interesting history, going back thousands of years. It has seen many different groups of people and rulers.

Ancient Origins of Pesaro

The city was first called Pisaurum by the Romans in 184 BC. They built a colony in an area where the Picentes people lived. These Picentes were a tribe from the Iron Age who lived along the northeast coast.

Even before the Romans, there was an older settlement. In 1737, ancient stones were found with writings from a time before the Etruscans. This shows that people lived in this area much earlier than the Roman colony. A settlement of the Picentes tribe was also found at Novilara.

Later, in the 4th century BC, the Gallic Senones invaded the northern Picentes. When the Romans arrived, the population was a mix of different groups. The Romans eventually separated and removed the Gauls from the area.

Pesaro in Roman and Medieval Times

Under Roman rule, Pesaro became an important center for trade and crafts. This was because it was located along the Via Flaminia, a major Roman road.

After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, Pesaro was taken over by the Ostrogoths. It was even destroyed by Vitigis in 539 during the Gothic Wars. However, it was quickly rebuilt five years later by the Byzantines. Pesaro then became part of the "Pentapolis," a group of five cities in the Exarchate of Ravenna. After other conquests, Pesaro became part of the Papal States.

Pesaro During the Renaissance

During the Renaissance, Pesaro was ruled by powerful families. First, the House of Montefeltro ruled from 1285 to 1445. Then came the Sforza family (1445–1512), followed by the Della Rovere family (1513–1631).

Under the Della Rovere family, Pesaro became the capital of their duchy. This was the city's best time! Many public and private palaces were built, and new city walls, called the Mura Roveresche, were put up. In 1475, a famous wedding happened in Pesaro between Costanzo I Sforza and Camilla d'Aragona.

Modern History of Pesaro

On September 11, 1860, troops from Piedmont entered Pesaro. The city then became part of the new Kingdom of Italy.

Pesaro was badly damaged by earthquakes in 1916. The historic center was left empty, and many people had to live in tents. Villages nearby also had buildings collapse.

Main Sights: What to See in Pesaro

Pesaro has many interesting buildings, museums, and churches to explore.

Important Buildings and Museums

• Ducal Palace (15th century): This grand palace was built by Alessandro Sforza. It has a beautiful front with six arches and an upper floor with five windows decorated with coats of arms.
• Rocca Costanza (15th century): This is a huge castle built by Costanzo I Sforza. It has a square shape with four round towers at the corners and a wide, dry moat. It was later used as a prison.
• Villa Imperiale of Pesaro (around 1530): This palace is located on the San Bartolo hill. It has lovely gardens designed by Girolamo Genga for Duke Francesco Maria Della Rovere. The rooms inside are decorated with amazing paintings by famous artists like Bronzino.
• Mura Roveresche (17th century): These were the "Della Rovere Walls," but most were taken down in the early 1900s. Only two gates, Porta del Ponte and Porta Rimini, and a small part of the wall remain.
• Birthplace of Gioachino Rossini: This house is now a museum dedicated to the famous composer. You can see posters, prints, portraits, and even his spinet (a type of piano). Some of his papers are also kept at the Biblioteca della Fondazione Rossini.
• Conservatorio Statale di Musica Gioachino Rossini: This music school is in an 18th-century palace called Palazzo Olivieri–Machirelli.
• Musei Civici di Palazzo Mosca: This civic museum has many paintings and ceramics. One famous artwork here is the Pesaro Altarpiece by Giovanni Bellini.
• Oliveriano Archeologic Museum and Oliveriana Library: This museum has an archaeological collection and a library with old manuscripts. It was started in 1756 by Annibale degli Abati Olivieri.
• Villino Ruggeri: This is a special house from the early 1900s, designed in the Art Nouveau style by Giuseppe Brega.

Churches and Other Religious Places

• Pesaro Cathedral (5th-14th centuries): This church is a mix of Romanesque and Gothic styles. It was built over an older Roman building. Inside, recent work has uncovered beautiful floor mosaics.
• The Baroque Sanctuary of Beata Vergine del Carmelo (18th century).
• Church of the Maternità
• Santissima Annunziata
• Oratory of the Nome di Dio
• San Giacomo
• San Giovanni Battista
• Sant'Agostino
• Santa Lucia
• Municipal Chapel of Sant'Ubaldo
• Church and Convent of the Girolimini
• Madonna del Porto
• Santa Maria delle Grazie
• Pieve di Ginestreto
• Pieve di Santo Stefano
• Santa Veneranda
• Sacred Grove of Lucus Pisaurensis: This was a special pre-Roman sacred forest.

Cultural Events and Fun Things to Do

Pesaro hosts exciting events throughout the year.

• Pesaro Film Festival (Mostra Internazionale del Nuovo Cinema): This film festival has been held in Pesaro every year since 1965.
• Rossini Opera Festival: This famous opera festival takes place every summer. It celebrates the music of Gioachino Rossini, who was born in Pesaro. The city is also home to the Conservatorio Statale di Musica "Gioachino Rossini", a music school founded with money left by the composer.

Sports in Pesaro

Pesaro is a city that loves sports!

• Basketball: The city is home to the Victoria Libertas basketball team. They play their games at the Adriatic Arena, which is one of the biggest indoor arenas in Italy.
• Other Sports: Pesaro also has professional teams for futsal (indoor soccer) called Pesaro Calcio a 5, volleyball with Volley Pesaro, and soccer with Vis Pesaro dal 1898.
• Gymnastics: In 2017, Pesaro hosted the 2017 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships.

Famous People from Pesaro

Many talented people were born or lived in Pesaro, including:

• Anna Maria Alberghetti (born 1936), a singer and actress.
• Massimo Ambrosini (born 1977), a famous footballer.
• Roberto Burioni (born 1962), a doctor and professor who studies microbes and viruses.
• Filippo Magnini (born 1982), an Olympic swimmer.
• Gianni Morbidelli (born 1968), a Formula 1 race car driver.
• Luca Nardi (born 2003), a professional tennis player.
• Riz Ortolani (1926–2014), a film composer.
• Graziano Rossi (born 1954), a motorcycle racer and father of Valentino Rossi.
• Gioachino Antonio Rossini (1792–1868), the famous composer.
• Renata Tebaldi (1922–2004), a well-known opera singer.
• Gaius Suetonius Paulinus (~40 AD), a Roman General and Governor of Britain.

Pesaro's International Friends

Pesaro has special connections with cities around the world, called "twin towns" or "sister cities."

Twin Towns – Sister Cities

• Nanterre, France
• Ljubljana, Slovenia
• Watford, United Kingdom
• Qinhuangdao, China
• Rafah, Palestine
• Keita, Niger
• Reșița, Romania
• Kakegawa, Japan

Partnership

• Rovinj, Croatia

Climate in Pesaro

Pesaro has a mild climate, meaning it's not too hot or too cold. Here's a quick look at the weather:

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In Spanish: Pésaro para niños