Location: Ancona
Top Things to do in Ancona
The 10 Best Things to do in Ancona, Marche
Ancona (Italian pronunciation: [aŋˈkoːna] ( listen); Greek: Ἀγκών – Ankon (elbow)) is a city and a seaport in the Marches region in central Italy, with a population of around 101,997 as of 2015. Ancona is the capital of the province of Ancona and of the region. The city is located 280 km (170 mi) northeast of Rome, on the Adriatic Sea, between the slopes of the two extremities of the promontory of Monte Conero, Monte Astagno and Monte Guasco.
Restaurants in Ancona
1. Cattedrale San Ciriaco
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 995 reviews
Reviewed By viaggioSensoriale - Cesena, Italy
Starting from the center of Ancona, after a long uphill walk, you can admire this magnificent Romanesque cathedral. The cathedral is located right at the top of a hill overlooking Ancona from which you can see a wonderful view of the sea. Where Greek temples once dominated, Christianity has replaced them with this beautiful cathedral. Definitely worth the visit, try it at sunrise or sunset for sure and very suggestive
2. Monumento ai Caduti
3. Chiesa Santa Maria della Piazza
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4.5 based on 204 reviews
4. Museo Tattile Statale Omero
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4.5 based on 115 reviews
A unique barrier-free museum, whose aim is to export its experience and philosophy by promoting a multi-sensory enjoyment of art. Housed in the Eighteenth-century rooms of the Mole Vanvitelliana, Ancona, the Museo Omero can be seen as a three-dimensional encyclopaedia of art history. The collection covers all the main periods of sculpture and plastic arts: it has casts taken from original Classical Greek masterpieces, sculptures by Michelangelo as well architectonic scales of Partenone and Basilica di San Pietro. Several are the original works by contemporary sculptors such as De Chirico, Marini, Martini, Messina, Pistoletto and many others. The Museum is a centre for training and research, a permanent workshop for the promotion and enjoyment of works of art, the champion of tactile exhibitions of national and international importance, thematic exhibitions, and it provides learning services for schools and families. Free admssion.
5. Baia di Portonovo
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4.5 based on 468 reviews
Reviewed By GeorginaL699 - Ancona, Italy
Breathtaking sight in all seasons. At its best in spring and autumn. Very crowded in summer, but certainly worth seeing. Should you get hungry there are many restaurants, and the food is really super. In summer you can also get a takeaway pasta at a reasonable price at lunch time, In the spring all the fllowers are in bloom, and the contrast between the blue sea and the yellow flowers is really superbe.
6. Mole Vanvitelliana
7. Parco del Cardeto
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 160 reviews
8. Piazza del Plebiscito di Ancona
9. Museo Archeologico Nazionale delle Marche
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4.0 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By pci_12
The museum was really well done, with a large quantity of displays. There were different sections according to the various periods of time. On display were ancient tools, jewelry, helmets, a loom, examples of dyed yarns, etc. About a third of the displays had English translations. In at least one of the sections without English translation, there were helpful charts on the wall. I was there on a weekday morning and there were not a lot of visitors so it was very easy to meander and spend the time looking at the various displays. The employees were very nice and helpful despite my minimal knowledge of Italian, and the admission price was quite reasonable.
10. Grotte del Passetto
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4.0 based on 150 reviews
Reviewed By linglese
Excellent spot for hanging out, especially in the evening. Quiet, easy going and on the sea. A special place.
