Castelfidardo

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Castelfidardo is a town and commune in the province of Ancona, in the Marche region of central-eastern Italy.

It is particularly remembered for the Italian victory over the French army defending the Papal States, on september 18, 1860.

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Castelfidardo is also known as the international capital of accordion builders, including the popular accordion company Paolo Soprani Accordions. A variety of other musical instruments besides the accordion have been produced in the town since the 1800s, such as the armonica.

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