For twenty years, on the second Sunday of each month and the preceding Saturday, Fano has played host to antiques experts exhibiting furniture and furnishings, lace, and religious and secular objects. In a city so rich in history and tradition, this antiques fair and market has powerfully captured the interest of the public. The original idea of establishing an antiques market was first officially sanctioned in 1980 following the uncovering of an important 14th century fresco painted by the Rimini school that came to light during work on the Church of San Domenico, for many years the main centre of the fair. Over the succeeding years the event captured the attention of experts and major collectors. Now, with additional events, concerts and exhibitions, above all the national annual Antique Book and Print exhibition and market each July, this has become one of the best-known events at national level. Stands are set up throughout the old town in such noble surroundings as the Pincio, the portico and cloister of San Michele, the church of San Domenico, the gardens of Piazza Amiani and the cloister of the Benedictine monastery. Twenty years after the first Fano antiques fair and market, the event is still thriving, recently with over 140 exhibitors taking part. In all probability the fair will develop into areas of specialisation, thus making it easier to find rare and valuable objects in a market which nevertheless offers bargains for all.