Located in the center of the Marche Region, in a strategic position, between the coast and the hinterland, Recanati is the typical "balcony city" due to the wide panorama that can be seen there.

Here were born Giacomo Leopardi, one of the greatest Italian poets of Italian literature and Beniamino Gigli, a famous opera singer.

Recanati is a candidate for the Italian Capital of Culture 2018.