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Located in the Adriatic Sea coast city of Ancona is the administrative capital of the Marche region and one of its key ports. Approximation of Rome and Bologna, the natural scenic and cultural profile innate allowed to develop as a tourist destination.
The settlement was founded in the fourth century BC by Greek colonists arrived from Syracuse, pedo hills (Monte Conero and Monte Astagno) that have been conditioned and organized in the form of an amphitheater around the port. Later in the year 115 AD under Emperor Trajan had sse port whose marking up walls to see you today and a triumphal arch.
Ancona had numerous damage over time, being bombed in World War II and again ruined an earthquake in 1972. Be distinguished
But several goals that deserve full attention of the visitor.
Trajan Arch was built between 114-115 in honor of the king who took care of achieving the port. Marumra is built, has a height of 18 m and is undoubtedly one of the most valuable of its period.
Away from the bustle of modern city on the hill that dominates the entire settlement, there are recent testimonies of the past. Medieval Saint Ciriaco Cathedral is representative of physical and cultural landmark for the first time arriving in Ancona. Monument to Romanesque and Gothic styles harmoniously was started in 1128 and completed 61 years later. According to some views, the place of worship had begun a cross from there since the Eighth century.
In the city of Ancona, there are several other late Gothic-style buildings, including Palazzo Benincasa, Palazzo del Senato and the Loggia dei Mercanti, Giorgio da Sebenico all, and the prefecture which has some Renaissance influences.
Lazzaretto is a pentagonal building spanning 20,000 square meters designed by architect Luigi Vanvitelli in 1732 on the authorities offer protection against diseases. The name resembles the word "lazarette" in Romanian language, which describe the building in the past with such uses.
Ancona | Located in the Adriatic Sea coast city of Ancona is the administrative capital of the Marche region and one of its key ports. Approximation of Rome and Bologna, the natural scenic and cultural profile innate allowed to develop as a tourist destination
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