Apecchio
| Apecchio | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Apecchio | ||
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  Apecchio Location of Apecchio in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 43°34′N 12°25′E / 43.567°N 12.417°ECoordinates: 43°34′N 12°25′E / 43.567°N 12.417°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Marche | |
| Province | Pesaro e Urbino (PU) | |
| Frazioni | Caselle Salceto, Colombara, Osteria nuova, Pian di Molino, San Martino, Serravalle di Carda, Valdara di Serravalle | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Stefano Cristini | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 103.0 km2 (39.8 sq mi) | |
| Population (2006)[1] | ||
| • Total | 2,082 | |
| • Density | 20/km2 (52/sq mi) | |
| Demonym | Apecchiesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 61042 | |
| Dialing code | 0722 | |
| Patron saint | St. Martin | |
| Saint day | 11 November | |
| Website | Official website | |
Apecchio is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Pesaro e Urbino in the Italian region Marche, located about 90 kilometres (56 mi) west of Ancona and about 60 kilometres (37 mi) southwest of Pesaro.
The economy is mostly based on small-scale handicraft, agriculture (production of tartufo and lumber) and tourism. The Biscubio flows near the town.
Main sights
- The Campanone ("Big Bell"), a bell tower with a watch dating to the 15th century.
- Palazzo Ubaldini (15th century), with a notable courtyard from 1515 with Ionic-style columns. It houses a fossil and minerals museum. Its initial design was by Francesco di Giorgio Martini.
- Medieval bridge
- Church of Madonna della Vita, with a 15th-century wooden crucifix
- Jew Quarter.
Apecchio is also home to the Globe of Peace, which was until 1999 the world's largest rotating globe.