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Ancona, in brief.

Adriatic port, hilltop Romanesque cathedral, Arch of Trajan, Monte Conero.

The Italia Magnifica guide · Updated October 2026

The Adriatic capital curves around a great natural harbour beneath a headland crowned by its Romanesque-Byzantine cathedral, built on the foundations of a temple of Venus.

By the water still stands the slender Arch of Trajan, a marble gift to the port from 115 AD.

When to visit Ancona

Average highs and lows across the year.

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What to see first

San Ciriaco cathedral on its harbor hill above Ancona

Ancona Cathedral

The Romanesque-Byzantine cathedral crowning Ancona’s harbor hill, built over a Greek temple to Aphrodite.

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What to eat, and drink

Eating and drinking in Ancona

Well-loved everyday tables and Michelin stars, each checked open.

  1. Spaghetteria N°9Osteria
  2. CiainavojaTrattoria
  3. Domus PizzaPizzeria
  4. Vino e Cucina MisciaTrattoria
  5. LagaleriaTrattoria
  6. Ristorante Il GiardinoTrattoria

Sleeping in Ancona

Well-reviewed places to stay, each checked open, by town.

  1. Grand Hotel Palace
  2. Ego Hotel Ancona
  3. Agriturismo Il Colle Dei Lecci
  4. SeePort Hotel
  5. B&B L'Assiolo
  6. Hotel Emilia

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