Pesaro is a town and comune in the Italian region of the Marche, capital of the Pesaro e Urbino province, on the Adriatic. According to the 2007 census, its population was 92,206. Fishery, furniture industry and tourism are the main strengths of the local economy.

Main sights

• The Ducal Palace, constructed by Alessandro Sforza in the second half of the 15th century. The façade has a portico with six arcades supported by six heavy pilasters and an upper floor with five windows crowned by coats of arms, festoons and puttoes.
• The Romanesque Cathedral Basilica, built in the 5th century over remains of a late Roman edifice and dedicated to St. Terence during the Middle Ages. The façade, in Romanesque-Gothic style, is unfinished: it has a simple ogival portal surmounted by a band of small archs. A recent restoration has brought to light a precious set of floor mosaics.
• The Baroque Sanctuary of Beata Vergine del Carmelo (18th century).
• St. Augustine, with a splendid Gothic portal.
• The massive Rocca Costanza (Castle), built in the 15th century by Costanzo I Sforza, once used as prison. It has a square plan with four cylindrical towers and a wide ditch.
• The birthplace of Gioacchino Rossini located at 34 Via Rossini. It has a museum dedicated to the composer, with manifestoes, prints, portraits and his spinetta.
• The 15-16th century Imperial Villa (Villa Imperiale) stands atop the San Bartolo hill. Its room are decorated by renowned artists, including Bronzino, Francesco Menzocchi, Girolamo Genga, and Raffaellino del Colle.
• Of the 17th century Mura Roveresche ("Della Rovere Walls", demolished in the early 20th century), only two gates, Porta del Ponte, Porta Rimini and a short section remain.
• The Town Museum houses the noteworthy Pesaro Altarpiece by Giambellino. The Oliveriani Museum is home to several interesting archaeological findings.
• The Adriatic Arena: third biggest Italian indoor arena behind Mediolanum Forum in Milan and PalaLottomatica in rome.