Where to Base
Stay in the historic center or near the port for easy access to the old town and ferry terminals. This area offers numerous hotels and dining options, ideal for both business and leisure travelers.
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Ancona
Ancona, the capital of the Marche region, is a vibrant seaport city on the Adriatic Sea. Nestled at the foot of Monte Conero, its unique elbow-shaped geography offers stunning coastal views. As the region's economic hub, it serves as an excellent base for exploring central Italy's coastline.
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Before choosing where to stay
Getting Around
As a major passenger port, Ancona connects to the Balkans. Key attractions are walkable. Travel to Rome takes several hours by train or car, making it suitable for multi-day stays.
Best Season
Spring and summer offer pleasant weather for seaside strolls. Ancona's unique geography allows it to be one of the few Italian cities where you can see both sunrise and sunset over the sea.
Nearby attractions
cathedral Basilica of St. Cyriacus
church building in Ancona, Italy
Arch of Trajan
Arch of Roman emperor Trajan in Ancona (Italy)
San Francesco alle Scale
church building in Ancona, Italy
National Archaeological Museum of the Marches
National archaeological museum in Ancona, the Marches, Italy
Santa Maria della Piazza
church
Stadio del Conero
football stadium
Globe of Matelica
ancient sundial from Matelica, Italy
Cittadella di Ancona
fortress of the city of Ancona, Italy
Parco del Cardeto
public park on the Cardeto hill and Cappuccini hill in Ancona
Stadio Dorico
building in Ancona, Italy
Lunetta di Santo Stefano
fortification part of Ancona's defence system on Santo Stefano hill
Museo Tattile Statale Omero
museum in Italy
Dining
Sot'Ajarchi
An informal atmosphere in a small trattoria where you can really feel at ease, perhaps in company, eating tasty seafood dishes, based on the daily fish catch.
WebsiteGinevra
Situated on the fourth floor of the Seeport hotel, this restaurant boasts a summer roof garden offering stunning sea views. The chef, a native of Ancona who trained with Gualtiero Marchesi, serves traditional local dishes prepared using ingredients from the region, as well as remaining open to the rest of the world (just like his town and its port). Lighter fare is available at the Seeport Bistrò.
WebsiteClandestino Susci Bar
Built on stilts, the Clandestino is a unique restaurant with a simple yet trendy ambience, which overlooks a beautiful unspoilt beach with views of the sea from all the windows and a distinctly romantic feel at night. Here, Moreno Cedroni focuses on gourmet cuisine at lunchtime as well as in the evening. In addition to two tasting menus (Eros & Susci and Susci Memories), for lunch there’s a small à la carte.
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