Ancona Things to Do

 Airpunk Says:  This cathedral has a long history dating back to a roman temple, built on top of a hill overlooking the whole area. It is said that the first chirstian church... 

 AusPinay Says:  Before visiting the Church of St. Cyriacus, we also had the chance to see specatcular views from the hilltop outside the church. So if you're not into churches... 

 AusPinay Says:  This is an ancient medieval fortress city well preserved and enjoying an important role in the commernced and economy of Italy. it is the oldest and biggest in... 

 AusPinay Says:  It is massive! It has stood the test of time and inside are magnificent features- ornate walls, intricate works of art indeed from top to the bottom, lietrally.... 

 AusPinay Says:  Perched high above the highest hill of Ancona like a watch tower that gives 360 degree views of almost the entire Adriatic Coast, this church is remarkably... 

 Pinat Says:  The Mole, which served as a military hospital in the past two centuries, had become a center for tobacco manufacture right after the World War II. Recently,... 

 Pinat Says:  I had the chance to see Passetto both on a very sunny day and on a really foggy day and in both of the cases, I just fell in love with the view. No matter if... 

 Pinat Says:  You can see the cracked statue of Pope Clement XII in Piazza del Plebiscito. Over the pope's shoulder, there is the Church of San Domenico.The Piazza is also... 

 Pinat Says:  Having walked through Corso Stamira towards the center, you reach Piazza Della Repubblica. It is the piazza where the two main boulevards of Ancona start: Corso... 

 Pinat Says:  After visiting the port area, the best way to start walking towards the historical center of the city is through Corso Stamira: You can see the Venetian-Gothic... 

 Pinat Says:  I was so used to ferries coming and going between Ancona and my hometown, Izmir so I wanted to see the port first. That was the moment I realized I was in the... 

 Airpunk Says:  Unfortunately, I wasn’t well prepared for Ancona. That gives me the effect of surprise sometimes, but leaves me sometimes without any background facts while... 

 Airpunk Says:  In the told town, a short walk away from the amfiteatro, you will find a hill with a couple of ruins. While some parts of this hill are subject to excavations... 

 Airpunk Says:  In the year 115, this arch in honour of Roman Emperor Trajan was finished. The triumphal arch is one of many monuments to this emperor found through Italy. It... 

 Airpunk Says:  The old town of Ancona is build on two hills and many buildings are built on its slopes. This resulted in a sometimes strange architecture, involving even... 

 Airpunk Says:  In front of Santa Maria della Piazza, you will find this city gate from the 14th century, together with a part from the old city wall. The gate was refurbished... 

 Airpunk Says:  This church, built in the 11th century, was built on the ruins of two early christian churches from the 4th and 5th century. Floor mosaics from these old... 

 Airpunk Says:  Emperor Trajan had a great impact on Ancona. It was under his rule that Ancona became a more important port town. He ordered that the port should be expanded... 

 Airpunk Says:  Ancona’s port has a long tradition. It was founded by the romans in the second century BC and became a gate to other adriatic cities. The port has kep this role... 

 Airpunk Says:  Porta Pia is an old city gate deidcated to Pope Pius VI. The gate was built in 1789 and while the side facing to the port is a typical baroque gate, the side... 

 Willettsworld Says:  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... 

 Willettsworld Says:  The Arco Clementino stands just behind the Arco di Traiano in the city's port near the cathedral. This particular arch was built in 1738 and is a piece of... 

 Willettsworld Says:  This triumphal arch was built in 115 AD in honour of the Emperor Trajan who sponsored the enlargement the city's port (which is where it's located). The arch...