Although I have been to Ancona...
by l_joo
Although I have been to Ancona but I don't know anything about this place. It's very Italian look with cathedrals, old buildings and a modern part, just enjoy Ancona. Ancona is a port. I took a cruise from Patrai of Greece, why I chose Ancona ? The Greek travel agency told me, if you want to visit Italy from Greece by cruise, you can either go to Brindisi or Ancona. So I pick Ancona. This is an extremely helful site about Ancona cruise and travel: http://informare.it/harbs/ancona/indexuk.asp
Absolute beauty and unforgettable experiences
by FinElina
If you're tired of lying on the beach or visiting the typical monuments, head for Frasassi stalactite caves (Grotte di Frasassi) , outside Ancona. The route in the caves is about one or two kilometers long and definitely worth seeing and feeling.
The climate in the cavescan be a bit cool so you might need a long-sleeved blouse or long trousers. No high heels for walking! Photos are usually prohibited.
Before going inside the caves you can do some shopping in the little piazza / market square, filled with vendors selling cards and souvenirs.
San Ciriaco
by xristos83
The main cathedral of Ancona is quite a sight to behold when one first sees the port. It stands on top of a hill that dominates the city. When the Greeks arrived here first, the site of the church was home to a pagan temple. Inside the duomo, you can see some of the ruins of the Greek and then Roman temple under a section of the floor made out of clear glass. It is actually quite confusing to find the church from the port since Ancona is a maze of windy, slanted streets. It is advisable that you have a map. Once your up there you can see the best sunset in Italy! Hopefully it's clear that day because then you can even see the Appenines (particularly Monte Vicino).
When you visit the Cathedral...
by seagoingJLW
When you visit the Cathedral of San Ciriaco you will notice two enormous stone lions guarding the entrance.Children of Ancona used to dare each other to put their hands into the lions' jaws prior to entering the church on the saint's feast day. Parents would warn their children that the lions would bite them if they had told a lie during the past year.
Mole Vanvitelliana
by Willettsworld
The Mole Vanvitelliana is also known as the Lazzaretto and was built between 1733-43. It is a pentagonal building covering more than 20,000 sq.m., built to protect the military defensive authorities from the risk of contagious diseases eventually reaching the town by the ships. Later it was used as a military hospital or barracks and now is currently used for cultural exhibits.
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another lovely view
one altar
Just enjoy...
View from the ferry to Ancona
