Ancona is a seaside city in central Italy, with lively squares, historic churches, sea views and many monuments you can visit on foot.
On this page you can see the main things to see in Ancona:
Most of Ancona’s highlights are close together in the historic centre and along the seafront, so you can see a lot in a single day, even during a cruise stop. Start near the harbour with the Arch of Trajan and Porta Pia, climb to San Ciriaco Cathedral for one of the best views over the port, then walk through Piazza del Plebiscito and Piazza Cavour towards the Passetto War Memorial and the sea.
Below you will find a detailed guide for each category: monuments, historic gates, squares, city beaches, fortresses, fountains, parks and viewpoints. Prefer to explore with someone who knows the city? The private walking tour with a local covers the old town on foot, while our free walking routes let you do it at your own pace.
Click on each image to open a detailed guide about that category.
