Ancona

Among the cities of Marche, Ancona stands out for its naturally sheltered harbour on the Adriatic Sea, shaped by the elbow-like promontory that gave the city its Greek-derived name. The port has connected Italy with the eastern Adriatic for centuries and remains central to local life. Above it, Ancona Cathedral, dedicated to San Ciriaco, rises on Monte Guasco; its Romanesque church preserves traces of the site’s earlier religious history. The white-stone Arch of Trajan, built in honour of the Roman emperor, recalls Ancona’s importance as an imperial port. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding Marche coast to extend your view of the Adriatic.

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