Things to do in Marcelli Italy – what to see attractions and activities

The kits of the Picene and Roman tombs are on display, such as the remarkable one of the so-called 'Queen Picena'.

They are an extraordinary example of stone quarries used by the Romans since the first century BC, in particular excavated by slaves. It is thought that from the bowels of the caves came out the blocks of stone with which the Poggio, Massignano was built and some monuments and churches of Ancona (perhaps even San Ciriaco).

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)

Piazza della Madonna is an imposing square where the Basilica of the Holy House and the Apostolic Palace overlooks. In the center a beautiful fountain completes the monumental picture.

The apostolic palace of Loreto is part of the complexes of the basilica-sanctuary and houses the Pinacoteca Museum of the Holy House. The impressive building was designed by the great architect Donato Bramante. The project involved the realization of a large work with three wings and double order of arches that had to enclose the entire square in front of the sanctuary of the Holy House.

The Museum of the Holy House of Loreto is located at the Apostolic Palace. Inside the building there are very important paintings, sculptures, tapestries and majolica. The Treasure of the Holy House has precious works inside, such as the silver crucifix from Giambologna.

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.

The Clementine Tower or the so-called Watchtower dates back to 1716 by Pope Clement XI. It served to protect and guard against the phenomenon of pirate banditism. It stands in Portonovo, which is a hamlet of the municipality of Ancona erected in a strategic position. After the Unification of Italy, the Clementine tower became the property of the De Bosis family. The building has special decorative architectural elements, typical of noble residences. Today it is possible to admire it.

historic building erected in 1716 at the behest of Pope Clement XI. The tower was used as an observatory for the sighting of pirates, who haunted the Adriatic at that time and threatened its populations. The building was built on what is a real natural 'elbow' that stretches out over the Adriatic Sea, and was, due to its wide view, a perfect spot of sight.

Located a short distance from the sea, it contains brackish water, resulting from the mixing of sea water with fresh water.

Nestled between the sea and the slopes of the mountain, it gives the bay of Portonovo, in itself already very beautiful, an additional attractive force. The large lake is located in the area called 'The Pier' and is easily visible from the street.

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 Napoleonic Fort was erected in 1810 in Portonovo by General Beauharnais and had the task of protecting the southern flank of the city of Ancona and to carry out the military block in the Adriatic of traffic in the Adriatic. trades of the English enemy. It was built with the addition of recycled stones from the ancient Benedictine monastery of Santa Maria di Portonovo. In the 1960s the fort was completely restored respecting the original architectural lines.

An underground city with tunnels excavated by hand, with effort, in the sandstone. Charm and mystery in these caves where the reason for this construction is still unknown.

The San Giuseppe da Copertino Museum is located inside the homonymous Sanctuary. It was built between 1240 and 1308. The museum consists of three rooms, in which are the objects that San Giuseppe da Copertino used in recent years. In the wardrobes there are some religious clothes of the saint dating back to the 17th century.

The War I War Memorial in Ancona located in Piazza IV Novembre, in the Passetto district, is, in fact, commonly known as the “Passetto Monument”. The construction, made entirely of Istrian stone, is located above a staircase, of circular shape and consists of eight fluted columns that end on Doric capitals. In the center we find a small altar.

Il Passetto is one of the famous beaches of Ancona. It is characterized by a coast of white rock and by the large staircase that gives direct access to the beach. It is possible to fish and dive from great heights. The beach is publicly managed.

The Gate of Saint Stephen is also known as the Gate of Graces. Part of the walls were built for the defense of the Piazzaforte di Ancona. The property is located between the Lunetta di S. Stefano and the Campo Trincerato della Citadella that allows you to reach the city through the homonymous street. The Gate of St. Stephen is one of the two main entrances of the entire structure (the other is Porta Cavour).

The Arch of Trajan in Ancona represents one of the most precious monumental testimonies of the Roman Marche. The monument, dates back to 100 or 116 AD, is in excellent state of preservation. The gates that once overlooked it were removed.

The building was built in 425 AD by Galla Placidia and has very ancient origins. The building has a Romanesque-Gothic style, and has a fairly distinctive architectural style. The building, since the 13th century, was used as a municipal seat of Ancona, while today there are the offices of the Frana Sector of Ancona.

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The museum promotes the growth and cultural integration of the visually impaired and spreads among them the knowledge of reality. The museum still wants to be a pleasant and productive cultural space for all.

It's a modern form of museum,that involves visitors on a journey through time. The first path is called "Chayim",and takes you to places important to the Jewish community of Ancona.

The old tower of 900, recently renovated, is located on the hills of the Cappuccini. Shows a fantastic view over the city and the port.

The Botanical Garden is located inside the Gallignano forest and is managed by the Polytechnic University of Marche. It covers an area of 134,000 square meters. Inside there is the Botanical Garden, the forest is considered a 'protected floristic area' and is recognized as a 'botanical-vegetational emergency of exceptional interest'. Moreover, since 1998 it has been the “wildlife and hunting oasis” of the Province on the report of the Municipality of Ancona.

The Calamo Fountain is a historical monument. The construction dates back to 1560 by the architect Pellegrino Tibaldi. It is also known as the Fountain of 13 Cinnamels and represents one of the symbolic places of the center of Ancona. It is called the Fountain of 13 cinnamons because it is built from 13 masks, 12 bronzes and 1 in stone, representing satyrs and faunas. To return to the city, according to a tradition, you should drink the water that flows from the fountain.

The Mole Vanvitelliana is located in Ancona and is also known as Lazzaretto. The building is built by the architect Luigi Vanvitelli. It is located near the port in the form of a pentagonal island. The connection of the structure with the outside is via a walkway.

The Door was erected in the 18th century by Pope Pius VI from whom it also took its name. At the time it worked as an access to enter Ancona, in a more agile and simple way. The structure was built by Filippo Marchionni, who gave the door a typical Baroque style, made of Istrian stone. The original façade contained the papal coat of arms, but during the Napoleonic period it was chiseled. Today, several contemporary exhibitions are exhibited inside the door.

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

The Palazzo Mengoni - Ferretti was built in 1592, and was the building of the Ferretti Family. It was the first building built on the square. In 1690, due to an earthquake, the building was destroyed, but over time it was rebuilt. Currently the building is the seat of the Municipal Library.

The Ferretti Palace was built in 1560 by order of Angelo Ferretti and designed by Pellegrino Tibaldi. In the past, there were two entrances in the building. Over time, it has been refurbished. It is currently home to the National Archaeological Museum of Marche.

Also known as the Pope's Square for the inhabitants of the city. Note the large square with a statue of Pope Clement XII with the government building. Both the square and the palace date back to '500.

Archaeological finds photographic reproductions of buildings, places and characters, prints, paintings, models of the most significant moments in the history of Ancona from the II century until today.

The Civic Tower stands in the municipality of Ancona and dates back to the fourteenth century. It belongs to medieval times. The Tower has six floors and a large clock. It was rebuilt between 1536 and 1549. The building has special architectural decorative elements of Romanesque art and pictorial decorations made in various eras. It is now open to the public.

Built since the mid-1300s as the new headquarters of the city government, it is located in Piazza del Plebiscito. In 1470, the arch of the Rastello was initialized, which is also the main entrance to the courtyard. In 1484 Francesco di Giorgio Martini redesigned the whole building giving it a Renaissance look. Instead, in 1690 due to the earthquake, the frescoes by Melozzi da Forlì were destroyed by the collapses of the Council Hall, who had decorated the interior. From 1860 to today, it is the main seat of the Prefecture of Ancona.

Near the port,it was built in '500 for merchants' meetings. Beautiful facade with four statues of Hope, Fortitude, Justice and Charity and the equestrian statue of St. George on horseback.

The Teatro delle Muse in Ancona, one of the theaters in which currently takes place the opera season, the 13th in Italy for capacity, is also the largest theater in the Marches.

Despite the origin of the building dates back to the '400, the building was remarkably renovated in the '700 at the behest of Francesco Cresci Antiqui, who wanted to transform the loggia on the first floor into shops. The architecture is special and the building can be admired already from the decorated arches on the ground floor. A testimony of the period in which it was built is represented by frescoes on a Christian and mythological theme.

The Municipal Art Gallery or the so-called Francesco Podesta Pinacoteca is located inside Palazzo Bosdari. Palazzo Bosdari dates back to 1973, and is one of the most important in the area. Currently it houses a large collection of works with a hundred paintings by artists such as Francesco Podesti, Carlo Camerino, Archangel of Cola and numerous artists of the past centuries. Another part of the Art Gallery hosts modern art with works by Cagli, Campigli, Cassinari, and other important contemporary artists. Admission to the Art Gallery is free of charge.

Inside there are important paintings by Francesco Podesti, Carlo da Camerino, Arcangelo di Cola and Andrea Lilli, as well as several valuable works from the Venetianterritory to which Ancona was closely linked commercially.

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.

The Museum is a synthesis of historical and archaeological knowledge of the Marche region, from prehistory to the threshold of Romanization, only documented by finds from the excavation process. Used as a museum since 1978 it works as a museum, it was built in the mid-1500s and initially known as Palazzo Ferretti. In this museum we find a great archaeological heritage, documentation of the civilizations that followed in the entire Marche region from the Paleolithic to the High Middle Ages, such as bronze vases and shields, vases figurative penthouses, silver, etc. On the ground floor there are elements of the Roman section.

The Roman Amphitheater of Ancona was erected between the end of the first century BC and the beginning of the second century AD. The amphitheater could accommodate from 7,000 to 10000 spectators. Later it was no longer used as a performance building, but rather assumed the role of a fortress. Currently the appearance of the Amphitheater is that of an ongoing construction site due to the historical and urban layering of the area, with the overlapping of buildings such as the Church of San Gregorio and the Convent of San Bartolomeo.

It is a historic building in the city of Ancona that was built in the twelfth century, and was erected as the seat of the Senatory Council. Between 1943 and 1944 he suffered bombings that seriously damaged him. In 1952 it was restored and today it is the seat of the Superintendence for Architectural and Environmental Heritage of the Marche. It has a high and narrow arch on the stone façade, as well as two orders of mullioned windows of elegant columns and covered with round frames.

The Capitano del Popolo's house is located in the Lungomare Vanvitelli in the coastal area of the city of Ancona. The monument is easily visible given its location. It is also immediately reachable.

The building was built in 1834 and is currently owned by the archdiocese and testifies to the Christian history of the city. Initially, the museum had only modest works such as sarcophagi, tombstones and slabs. Subsequently, the museum welcomed several works of art, due to the closure of the churches or their destruction derived from wars. In addition, the museum also retains a collection of coins and medals from the Roman and Medieval periods.

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.

The Boia's house is located in Via Giovanni XXIII and is among the monuments located in the historic center of the city of Ancona. The monument is surrounded, given its location, by many other historical finds of equal historical importance.