Churches and places of worship Country of Ancona

Of Romanesque foundation, it was a Benedictine hermitage and later Camaldolese. The church already existed at the beginning of the 11th century, but was then expanded and transformed (16th century)

The small church, whose construction was started by Benedictine monks in 1034, has exceptional architectural features. The Greek cross plant blends in a very original way with one of the Basilicale type. The Byzantine elliptical dome, concealed in the Tiburio, and the original floors, which survived incredibly the looting and wear of time, are an example of mixing very fascinating styles and unusual.

The Basilica of the Holy House is the main place of Catholic worship in Loreto. Inside the basilica, Catholics are devoted to the remains of the Holy House of Nazareth, where Jesus lived. Devotion for Mary the Mother of Jesus is linked to this famous sanctuary. It is among the most important and visited Marian shrines in the Catholic world; numerous characters such as saints and popes have visited you.

On top of the Guasco hill the medieval cathedral dominates the city.The pink and white marble facade, the great portal,the dome and the inner painted wood ceiling, the crypt with the urn of St.Ciriaco.

This church of '800 is located in Plebiscite Square. Its highlights are the Annunciation by Guercino and the Crucifixion of Titian.

On top of a beautiful staircase, the original church of '400 was rebuilt in '800, it has a beautiful Gothic portal with statues and reliefs. Inside there are works of great artists of the '600.