WELCOME TO ANCONA A BEAUTIFUL TOWN ON THE ADRIATIC COAST IN ITALY, WITH LOADS TO SEE, LOADS TO DO AND WONDERFUL SIGHTS TO ENJOY

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1 WELCOME TO ANCONA A BEAUTIFUL TOWN ON THE ADRIATIC COAST IN ITALY, WITH LOADS TO SEE, LOADS TO DO AND WONDERFUL SIGHTS TO ENJOY

2 PASSETTO Passetto is an area of Ancona where there is an unusual war memorial. It s near the sea and if you climb to the top of the monument you can enjoy a stunning view of the Adriatic sea. Next to the monument there are two staircases that take you directly to the rocky beach.

3 How to get to Passetto Bus line 1/3, ¼, CD, 91, 92, On foot, from Cavour Square to Passetto you can have a beautiful walk down Viale della Vittoria By car, but there is a very small car park for which you have to pay PASSETTO IS HERE

4 CARDETO PARK High up above the sea there is Cardeto Park, a large area of about 35 hectares close to the centre of the city. It is the largest urban park in Ancona and a very precious green reserve. On the top of the hill there is both the old and the new lighthouse and from there you can see a fantastic view of Passetto seaside.

5 HOW TO GET TO CARDETO PARK On foot By car CARDETO PARK IS HERE

6 PLEBISCITO SQUARE Plebiscito Square, also called Pope square, is located in the very city-centre. It was built during the XV century and some people say that it s one of the best squares in Ancona, but it s also the oldest. The shape of the square is rectangular and at the bottom there is the statue of Clemente XII, the Pope to whom the square is dedicated. In the Square there are many bars and pubs and even a museum. It s one the favourite meeting point for the youth especially at night.

7 How to get to Plebiscito Square You can get there just on foot PLEBISCITO SQUARE IS HERE

8 SAINT CIRIACO S CATHEDRAL The Cathedral of Ancona is dedicated to Saint Ciriaco and is the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Ancona-Osimo. It s one of the most interesting churches in Italy, fusion of Roman style and Byzantine decorations. It s set in a scenic position at the top of Guasco Hill and from here people can see the whole city of Ancona and its gulf.

9 How to get to San Ciriaco s Cathedral On foot Bus line 11 It is not recommended to get there by car because there is a very small car park. SAINT CIRIACO S CATHEDRAL IS HERE

10 ARCH OF TRAJAN The Arch of Trajan is the most important monument of the roman period and also the symbol of the town. is a Roman Triumphal arch erected by the Senate and people of Rome in the reign of Emperor Trajan to thank him who had expanded the port.

11 How to get to Arch of Trajan You can get there only on foot because there are no buses and you are not allowed to get in by car because it is in the port. ARCH OF TRAJAN IS HERE

12 LAZZARETTO The Lazzaretto of Ancona is an 18thcentury building constructed on an artificial island for the purpose of serving as quarantine station and Leprosarium for the port town of Ancona. It s also called Mole Vanvitelliana because it was built by Luigi Vanvitelli, the engineer and architect who has built the Reggia di Caserta too.

13 How to get to Lazzaretto On foot Bus line R/24 By car LAZZARETTO IS HERE

14 PORTONOVO Portonovo is a bay that is located in the Conero riviera. Every year it s full of tourists who come from all over the world. It s famous for its breathtaking views and the Conero mount that is behind the beach. There are several beach facilities and the water is wonderful, fresh and clear. There is also a pier where you can have a dip with your friends. It has been awarded with the European Blue Flag.

15 What to do in Portonovo There is a beautiful sea and a rocky seaside where you can swim, snorkel, dive, do water sports or sunbath on the beach You can walk along the beach with your friends, but keep your shoes on because of the beautiful, hard white pebbles! If you want you can walk to the small square and have an ice cream, a piece of pizza or buy something in the souvenir shop

16 What to do in Portonovo You can have dinner in lots of different restaurants.one of the best is Il Molo. You can choose from different fish dishes, typical of the Adriatico. You can go hiking in the mountain and at the top of it enjoy the wonderful view You can visit Saint Maria s Church, a small masterpiece of Roman art, built by Benedictine monks after 1034

17 How to get to Portonovo Bus Line: -93 (in Summer and Winter) -94 (in Summer) By a TAXI from Central Station By car. There is a pay and display car park PORTONOVO IS HERE

18 SHOPPING In Ancona there are a lot of different shops where you can find every kind of goods

19 CITY CENTRE In the city center there is not a shopping mall, however there are plenty of shops in the heart of the city such as H&M and Zara for fashion lovers or Feltrinelli for bookworms. With such a large choice of shops, as well as unique market stalls down Corso Garibaldi, you are sure to have lots to do in your free time.

20 SHOPPING CENTRE AUCHAN CONERO Opening Times: -Monday- Saturday: from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. -Sunday: from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. There are lots of shops, some bars, an ice cream parlour and a pizza parlour HOW TO GET THERE: -Bus line 44 from Central Station -By car SHOPPING CENTRE AUCHAN CONERO IS HERE

21 SHOPPING CENTRE GROTTE Opening times: everyday from 9 to 21 There are a lot of shops, a gym, an hair salon, a bar and an ice cream parlour. Next to it there are Decathlon and Carrefour Ipermarket HOW TO GET THERE: -Bus line R/24 -By car GROTTE CENTRE IS HERE

22 HAVING FUN How can you have fun with your friends in Ancona?

23 Sui Club Sui club is a disco where you can dance and have fun with your friends. It s near the sea and the harbour. At every party there are two different types of music in two different rooms. SUI CLUB IS HERE

24 Bowling Alley If you want to have fun with your friends or family, a match of bowling is for sure the best choice! There is a bar where you can have dinner before or after the match Opening times: - Monday-Friday: from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. -Saturday: from 4 p.m. to 4 a.m. -Sunday: from 3:30 p.m. to 4 a.m. PALA-SPORT BOWLING IS HERE

25 Pratical Information about Public Transport ConeroBus Urban Timetables Bus fares A Map about the routes of bus lines Aerobus Raffaello is a bus line that takes you from Raffaello Sanzio Airport to Ancona ATMAapp will help you to know how to get wherever you want in Ancona

26 Main Car Parks Stamira Degli Archi Cialdini Traiano