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What to see and do in Ancona
The places not to miss, practical tips and the tickets to visit them.
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Ancona is a great port on the Adriatic, with an old town that faces the sea and a Roman arch. From the city you reach the Conero Park, the white beaches and the Frasassi caves.
Practical tips
- From the port leave the ferries for Croatia and Greece.
- The Conero beaches are prettiest in the morning or in September.
- Book the Frasassi Caves in advance: the number of visitors is limited.
When to go
From June to September for the beaches; spring and autumn for the centre and the caves.
The places not to miss in Ancona
The Cathedral of San Ciriaco
The Romanesque-Byzantine cathedral on the Guasco hill, with a view of the port.
The Arch of Trajan
The Roman honorary arch on the pier, one of the best preserved in Italy.
The Mole Vanvitelliana
A pentagonal lazaretto on the sea, now a cultural centre.
Passetto
A beach and a promenade cut into the rock, with staircases and caves.
The Conero Park
The promontory with white cliffs, woods and the beaches of Portonovo and Sirolo.
The Frasassi Caves
A large cave complex with huge halls and formations, about an hour away.
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